The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 224

Chapter 224 Even Your Grandfather

A collective gasp echoed through the Crown Banquet of the Harmonfield Hotel.

No one had expected Ruby Quinn, the prized daughter of Draconia's most influential family, to rip a necklace off another guest-especially not in front of a crowd. Her actions reeked of entitlement, her expression one of icy disdain.

Yet, no one lifted a finger to stop her.

Ruby's lineage cast a long, dark shadow.

She belonged to the powerful Quinn family of Brookhaven. Her father, Kyler, known as the Southfist King, commanded respect and fear alike.

And her grandfather, Ronald-a martial legend-had once fought a hundred of Draconia's finest warriors alone.

His prowess and authority had never been contested, even as illness claimed him.

In the Quinn family, loyalty and indulgence knew no bounds. Ronald adored his grandchildren, especially Ruby and her brother Sam.

Whatever they desired, Ronald would ensure was within reach, bending rules and tradition alike to grant them anything their hearts wanted.

With that kind of lineage behind her, Ruby moved through life with the ease of the untouchable.

The silence that followed was thick with tension. Slowly, murmurs began to spread through the crowd, words masked behind raised hands and furtive glances. "Ms. Silva is in for it now."

"To cross Ruby Quinn? She'll be lucky if she's allowed back into Harmonfield at all."

"Did she even know who she was dealing with? It's suicide, challenging Ruby like this."

"And Mr. Neville-he seems completely enchanted by her. They make a fitting pair, don't they?"

"If the Nevilles and Quinns unite, who would dare stand up to them? Ms. Silva's brought this upon herself, the poor fool."

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Each murmur seemed to add to Ruby's smug satisfaction.

With the Eternal Moonlit necklace held high, she let the light catch on its shattered fragments, a cold smile tracing her lips. She leaned toward Vera, her words sharp. "If I can't have it, neither can you." She let the necklace fall, crashing against the marble, the delicate gems scattering across the floor, cutting through the silence.

Ruby's gaze dropped to Vera, taking in the torn sleeve and the livid mark across her neck. And her smile only grew wider.

"If you think you can take it from me, I'll just destroy it!" Ruby spat, her laughter ringing harshly in the hall.

Still unsatisfied, she lifted her foot and crushed the necklace beneath her heel, the gems scattering like shattered dreams. Vera stood in stunned silence, her mind reeling from the audacity of Ruby's actions.

This exceeded all her expectations.

She remained rooted in place, surrounded by a crowd that whispered and pointed, clearly enjoying her downfall.

Jason's brows furrowed, taken aback by Ruby's callousness.

He struggled to find his voice.

Beside him, Anthony exhaled slowly, his tone grave.

"Sir, I think we may have invited trouble."

Jason turned to him, bewildered. "What kind of trouble?"

"If we don't manage this situation with Ms. Silva properly, the Nevilles could face serious repercussions."

Jason's demeanor hardened. "Mr. Anthony, that's absurd! The Nevilles stand at the pinnacle of the martial families. Who would dare challenge us?"

Anthony shook his head and leaned closer, his voice barely above a whisper. "The man who purchased the Eternal Moonlit necklace, Mr. Ramsey ... He is not someone the Nevilles can afford to antagonize." "And yet here you are, supporting Ruby in her attempt to humiliate Ms. Silva. This escalation won't end well for us."

Jason felt a chill run down his spine.

He recalled his grandfather Tristan's warning before his departure for Harmonfield: if he ever encountered Mr. Ramsey, he was to avoid provoking him at all costs.

fully grasped the

not

were invincible, the most formidable family

ever threaten their

or he had simply been protective, anxious about Jason's first real foray

what if he had unwittingly stepped

the Nevilles, and he had no intention of

on Anthony's face and smirked. "Mr. Anthony, you're being overly cautious. What can this Robin do? If he dares challenge us, we'll crush him!" Anthony's mouth fell open in disbelief.

truly faced Robin understood the depths

with a significance that few

it was earned through bloodshed and

and top sects had thought they

nothing more than

ruin of

horror of that day haunted

him; he was a relentless force, a slayer that craved

chance

you persist in this manner, you could bring disaster

need to approach Ms. Silva at once. Apologize and rein in Ruby before things spiral

are you telling me to cower? I am the future head of the Nevilles. I will

echoed throughout the hall,

taken aback. He had hoped to reason with Jason,

dripping with condescension, "this unfortunate event speaks

a judge,

in dismay; he had missed the chance to

being a Neville grants you the

ignited at her

such blatant

smirk. "Ms. Silva, I truly don't know what to say. How dare you speak to Mr. Neville like that? You're just a thankless little brat!" Vera's fury ignited. "Ruby, you and he are

dare you insult me

Ruby's hand flew through the air, landing a sharp slap on Vera's cheek that reverberated throughout the hall. "Today, I will not only

from the Brookhaven Martial Alliance. "Strip

gasp echoed through

What is Ruby thinking?

the Brookhaven Martial Alliance stood frozen, their expressions a mix

pause, they approached Vera, compelled by Ruby's fierce

heavily, stepping protectively in front

Quinn, what on earth are you doing?" He asked, urgency creeping into his

a furious look. "Mr. Anthony, get

simmering over

is a matter for Ms. Quinn. Mind your own

reached for Vera's flowing dress at Ruby's command, a powerful voice

"Stop!"

hall with an intense brightness as sunlight poured in

radiant light, a figure

him as he draped it over

stood frozen, disbelief etched

seemed lost, Robin had arrived like a

cheeks, blending relief

"Robin, so you're the hero who comes to my aid in my darkest

blinked, momentarily thrown off by her

"If

you

think that, I

a hint of amusement in his smile.. He glanced at Vera, now teetering

to Daphne

overwhelming emotion, and

Rita,

had come alongside

sent the four disciples crashing back, his movements sharp and

and unforgiving. "Give me an explanation, or Brookhaven Martial Alliance won't have