The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1174 Glad I Met You

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Robin kept his arm around Shirley as they walked toward the waiting convoy, the world around them. fading to the periphery of their quiet bond.

Mario, his voice simmering with rage, jabbed a finger toward Robin’s retreating figure. “Simmond, cousin, kill him now!” His teeth ground together, fury painting his words with venom.

Simmond’s laugh was hollow, distant, as if the very sound repelled warmth. “Mario,” he said, voice cutting through the tension, “do you even know who he is?” He raised an cyebrow, his words sharpening with disdain.

“If he hasn’t killed you yet, count yourself lucky. That man-” Simmond’s voice dropped, low and menacing.

“He’s the one who wiped out the Athroods last night. Divine Drakebane himself.”

“If you want to drag the Hendelich family to ruin, go ahead and make your call. But you, Mario … You’re the kind of fool who’ll end up dead at your own hand.”

With those final words, Simmond turned sharply, striding toward Robin.

He caught up to him, his voice polite but commanding “Mr. Ramsey, Ms. Dunn, if you please.”

The three of them climbed into the general’s car, the atmosphere thick with an unshakable tension, as the world outside seemed to slip into silence.

Simmond leaned forward slightly, his voice respectful and composed, “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, General Reynold mentioned that you and Ms. Dunn were aboard this flight. I’ve arranged a banquet at Landorne Hotel in your honor.”

He paused, a pleased glint in his eyes. “Before arriving, I sent my guards to bring Ms. Joanna and Ms. Eira from Landorne University. They’ll be joining us shortly

Robin turned his gaze to Simmond, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, their eyes locked, an invisible weight pressing down on the silence. Finally, Robin gave a subtle nod. “I appreciate your efforts, General Yates.”

Simmond, sensing the unease creeping along his spine, gave a nervous chuckle. “Mr. Ramsey, I am more than pleased to have you here in Mecria. There’s no need to mention effort or cost.”

A knowing smile tugged at the corner of Robin’s lips, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. “Is that so? Well, I’m glad to hear it.”

Simmond stiffened, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

For a fleeting moment, he feared Robin had uncovered his true motives, and the realization left him with a lingering unease.

remon spoke of

Robin turned his attention back to Shirley, his voice softening as he spoke.

“Once we meet Joanna, I’ll tell her about our plans to marry.” His words were tender, filled with affection. “We’ll marry in Harmonfield, Draconia, this New Year.”

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at him with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. “Robin,” she whispered,

nervous,”

you’ve

there to be nervous about? When

he looked down at her, his voice quiet with affection. “After I’ve taken care of a few things, we’ll

I return home, I’ll bring the betrothal gift to the Dunns. I’ll ask for your hand

a smile

arm, as though afraid to let

blanket. In a voice thick with tenderness, she murmured, “Robin, I’m so

the car. A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks. She turned to him with an apologetic smile.

wavered for a brief moment, his expression caught between concern and uncertainty. “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, Ms. Dunn,” he began, his voice steady but filled with unspoken resolve, “when the

“By then,” he murmured, his voice taking on a quieter, more dangerous tone,

no matter what happens, I will set aside

back in his seat, eyes half–lidded, a faint, knowing smile playing at the corner

later, the convoy arrived at the Landorne

everything was arranged. A spacious suite awaited them,

noticeable–just a few

four plainclothes men remained close

the suite, Joanna and Eira awaited, their presence a warm

with

wide and inviting. “If I’d known you were

arm still gently around Shirley, pulled her closer, his voice teasing. “Joanna, what

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with laughter. “I’ve seen Joanna before, Robin.

laughter was a bright sound, free of any pretense. “Well, of course, she’s the fairest of

taking Shirley’s hand with a tenderness that

my brother are about to make everything official,

to get you two’a gift. A

are getting hitched, this home is really starting to look like

Year. That’s when we’re getting

welled with tears as her heart overflowed with emotion. “Joanna, to marry Robin and become part of your family … It’s the greatest happiness of my life. I can’t

uncontainable. The two women held each other tightly, laughter mingling with their tears in a pure moment of shared

took several moments for Joanna to regain her composure. Her radiant smile lingered, even

else I’d like to introduce. This is

standing a little stiffly, bowed deeply. “Hello,

her gaze, a strange vacancy that unsettled

a round of light pleasantries, everyone

just as a hotel servant appeared at Robin’s side, his presence marked by

servant said, bowing

be your friends,

and Simmond, signaling for them to stay put. “Lead the way,” he said, his voice calm, a touch of

Robin’s retreating figure, felt a flicker of something within–hesitation,