The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 406 Bankrupt Them

Chapter 406 Bankrupt Them

The room went quiet.

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Shirley was not someone people saw often. She rarely showed up in public, and when she did, she never spoke to the press.

To the people of Harmonfield, she was an image of cold beauty, a quiet heiress of the Dunn family, whose wealth and power were only whispered about. But no one had ever heard her speak like this before.

Her voice was sharp, cutting through the silence. "Arrogant? What does it matter if I insult your family?"

And she was right.

The Dunns were a giant in Harmonfield, and the Millers? They were nothing. It was like watching someone crush a bug beneath their heel.

For the first time, the Millers saw the full weight of Shirley's authority.

She was not just some spoiled child.

She was the head of Dunn Group, the most powerful company in the city.

Her words held the force of an entire empire behind them.

Hank felt a cold sweat trickle down his back.

For a moment, he froze. But then, years of experience helped him regain his composure.

He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and stepped forward. "Fine, Ms. Dunn. If that's what you want, I won't argue."

He paused, his gaze shifting around the room. "But, before you act, hear me out.

"You might not fully understand what's happening here.

"Even your grandfather would listen to me before jumping to conclusions," he added.

The reporters shifted, their attention now on him. Hank nodded to them. "What do you all think?"

They were all watching now. Hank continued, eyes locked on Shirley.

been quick to accuse the Millers of mistreating Robin. But you've misunderstood

Alice, was once engaged to Robin, but that

ended.

The engagement

that marriage contract was just a joke between Robin's grandfather and me when we were young.

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when we made that deal. It was nothing but a foolish

passed. Things have changed. That

real power.

my granddaughter, with her status, marry a man with no family or

I've heard Robin's been following Alice around, causing trouble

Robin shows up here, angry and desperate.

push Alice and my family around. That is just

want to ask you all, in front of everyone here: What have we, the Millers, done wrong? "Is power really

to spin the situation to his favor.

looks passed between the prominent families of Harmonfield and the gathered reporters, he let a sly smile

still learning. You don't understand how

weak in front of the Dunns, Hank

work the crowd,

might hold the power, but no amount of wealth could shield them from the opinions of the

expression growing colder with each passing

what the desperate cling to, she thought, unimpressed by

know the truth, don't you

stumbled backward, the force of Drake's blow

your worthless spawn?" Drake growled.

as he continued, his voice dripping with disdain, "Hank, don't

gets his due," Drake said, his tone

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Ramsey's time," he spat. "The whole

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ties with you trash a long time