The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

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Chapter 446 I'll Tear You Down!

Chapter 446 I'll Tear You Down!

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Vera swiftly set her glass down, recalling a piece of advice Robin had given her during their time at Dawnspire Heights Estates: A woman drinking alone outside was bound to attract trouble.

If Robin had been here today, she would've had no hesitation in raising her glass and drinking until she lost herself in the moment.

Where is that troublesome guy now?

wave of longing for his blunt, no-filter ways hit her.

Since that day, she had promised herself that unless Robin-her reckless troublemaker-was around, she would stay far away from alcohol.

With a soft smile, Vera spoke up, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Feron, but I simply don't drink.

Lincoln's expression faltered, a momentary shift in his smile. "But don't you think business and drinks go hand in hand?"

Vera inhaled deeply before responding, "Mr. Feron, business is important, but alcohol is not something I'll entertain. If having a drink is a prerequisite for doing business with you, then I'd rather not proceed." The air in the room thickened with tension.

Lincoln's face darkened as he shot a quick look at Sarah before turning back to Vera. "Ms. Silva, do you think you're better than me?"

Vera remained calm, her smile still in place. "Mr. Feron, if my choice not to drink makes you think I'm looking down on you, I apologize, but I don't believe we can work together."

With that, she stood, gathering her purse, ready to leave the room.

Sarah acted quickly, grabbing her arm and giving Lincoln a subtle look.

As Vera began walking toward the door, Lincoln's gaze followed her with greedy interest before he let out a loud laugh.

"Ms. Silva, I was just teasing! I admire women like you, who know exactly what they want!

"Alright, no drinking! You can drink anything else in place of wine. My apologies for being so brash earlier.

first time meeting, and I should've been more considerate

don't hold

knows I speak my mind, even when I don't always think things through.

for her to sit again. "Come, relax. I'll

So, I understand your goals. You can rest assured. This is actually a good thing. "Don't worry. It's just a drink. Any drink works fine. Even plain water is good if

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strengthen our relationship and get the

"Ms. Silva,

good relationships. Don't you want to make

Robin and the Dunn Group, right? You've always

Robin knowing her true potential

only joking before. I'll have something to drink that's not wine," Lincoln's hearty laugh filled

Ms.

with Mr.

supposed to bring

sweetly and gently removed Vera's hand. "They might not get the ones you like. Let

a brief

Sarah left, Vera couldn't shake the sudden urge to call

her phone, dialed his number, then

I even supposed

203, Robin had just settled in when his

chuckled when he saw she had called but hung up almost

was probably bored, looking for

familiar face hurry past the door. Sarah? What is she

here

what would you like for dinner?" Ernest

the thought of Vera's call for

grabbed two bottles of soda from

her

powdery substance into one of the bottles, watching it fizz up

dark smile twisted her

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