The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

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Chapter 716 Can Only Stand Together in Adversity

Chapter 716 Can Only Stand Together in Adversity.

Vera shot a disdainful glance at Steven's frail form and hollow eyes, sricering with contempt. "I don't want to waste another second on you, and I certainly don't need to hear your endless stories!

"Robin, let's go. Listening to these self-righteous fools spin their disgusting stories is only making me angrier!

"A trap? Even if there is one, what difference does it make to discuss it now?

"Let's just leave, Robin. I can't stand being in this wretched place any longer!"

Vera grabbed Robin's arm and began heading for the door.

But Robin stopped her, gently pulling her back. "Hold on a second. Sometimes, the world isn't as clear-cut

as it seems.

"What you see and hear at first might just be illusions. Let's at least hear Steven out-think of it as listening to a story from the past.

"Maybe it will give you a better understanding of what your mother went through all those years ago.

"After hearing it, you might realize that sometimes the truth is more shocking than you could ever expect.

"It's such a beautiful day. Perhaps it's time to air out those long-buried secrets and reveal just how rotten this garden really is. Let's see just how ugly human nature can become." Vera hesitated for a moment, then met Robin's calm, emotionless gaze and nodded.

"I'll do as you say, Robin. You're the only one I trust in this world.

"Even if they're my family, I could never trust them.

"Even if I hear the truth today, I won't feel a shred of gratitude.

"Because all their family has ever brought me is pain, fear, hatred, and despair

Robin gave her shoulder a comforting pat. "I understand. Once you know the truth, you'll be able to move

on."

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Steven sighed deeply, his voice heavy with regret. "Sigh... Vera, the people I owe the most in this life are your mother and Vincent's mother." ""What?"

Vera felt little impact from his words, but both Vincent and Sophie were visibly stunned.

At that moment, Steven seemed to have anticipated what they feared-the truth about their mother. Megan's, past was about to be revealed.

They didn't want to believe it, but deep down, they knew it was true.

"Vera, your mother was framed because she saw something she shouldn't have.

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"At the time, I had no choice but to keep her in the family.

"I never intended to imprison her. I was only trying to protect her

Vera was confused. Protect my mother? Was this really how you protected her?

"Even though

even though I despise Viola, at least the freed my mother from this cage gave her freedom, and allowed her a few years to live her own life, to pursue the things she loved" Steven shook his head, a bitter smile on his lips "Vera, your mother, Sharon, got into trouble because she witnessed a murder carried out by Viola

The revelation made Vera shudder in disbelief.

"Viola secretly took in the powerful underworld figure Malcolm, and instructed him to kill Vincent's mother, Megan, and her bodyguards. "Unfortunately, your mother witnessed it.

"If Sharon hadn't seen it, perhaps she could have lived a bit longer.

"But she did, and that's what brought disaster upon her

Vera stood frozen, stunned beyond words.

She never imagined Steven would reveal something so unbelievable.

Robin gently placed a hand on her back to steady her.

Vincent and Sophie, overwhelmed with emotion, fell to the ground in front of Steven, tears streaming down their faces.

could you be so

obedience.

nothing, her eyes closed

the turn of events,

I need to know-is it true? Is what Steven said

slowly opened her eyes and nodded coldly. "Yes. Sharon was the

"Sharon was

kill Vincent's mother, what possible reason could you have to frame your

vicious tiger doesn't eat its

And you

did this

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a cold laugh, her voice dripping

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me tell you: None of them deserved to be descendants of the

self-interest. They didn't care about the family's honor

I might as well tell you all the anger

yet you never saw

became obsessed with that

the toughest times. I was the one who always cared about the Lynches

hardships the Lynches endured. Why should she get to share

Every time I saw her around you, looking

better and better

when I met the powerful

I decided to build my own forces, to become strong within the

then could I have the power to speak my

I fight anyone who dared to steal

rival, my

who tried to take even a tiny bit of the

at Viola, horrified by the venomous rage in her words. Her ranting, almost deranged, let them in stunned

possessiveness of a person who had

so graceful, so understanding before me. You seemed s wise and tolerant... I was completely fooled by your

we were poor, we were completely honest with

play, did we start scheming against

can only stand

would have preferred

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paused, allowing the room to absorb the gravity of

about Sharon's fate over the

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then, when Steven kept Sharon locked away in the house, his intentions had been to shield

own matters first, then uncover who had been behind Harvey's deceit in order to win

period of time, Viola had secretly freed Sharon. By the time Steven returned from his overseas

she was chasing love and freedom when, in reality, she was being

sum of money from Viola, following her exact instructions, ultimately leading Sharon to Harmonfield. There,

toward Viola, a sneer twisting his

respect for the wife I had

you'll rot away in the basement of

the basement and lock her

sudden, Viola

the two bodyguards standing next

think anyone still listens to you? Viola

realized that the ten bodyguards who had once stood by Steven's side were now surrounding him, their faces

truth sinking in.

in on him, their expressions grim,

him.

bitter smile played on Steven's lips. I'm

over a decade, and every single one of the mansion's security personnel hati been placed by Viola. How could I expect

the guards, his voice sharp and commanding. "Don't you see? Viola

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crime. If you continue to serve her, the higher ups in Draconia will

dares to threaten me will

voice colder than ice. "Sorry, Mr.

Our families are

the assassins she's hired will kill our entire

for them, Mr. Steven.

pinning him down, while