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

nervous,”

voice. “Now that you’ve

in gesture both comforting and intimate. “What’s there to be

I’ve taken care of

your hand in front of everyone,

and a smile

arm, as though afraid to let go, to lose

shoulder, the warmth of his presence wrapping around her like a blanket. In

heavy, before Shirley finally noticed that General Yates still sat in the car. A flush of embarrassment

“Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, Ms. Dunn,” he began, his voice steady but filled

an unmistakable sharpness beneath it. “By then,” he murmured, his voice taking on a quieter, more dangerous tone, “you may not have the

happens, I will set aside everything. Your wedding … I will be there.

knowing smile

an hour later, the convoy arrived at

A spacious suite

noticeable–just a few of Simmond’s

four plainclothes men remained close at hand, blending into the

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

immediately lightened, filled with a sense of shared

them, her smile wide and inviting. “If I’d known you were in Centraline, I would’ve come

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

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

free of any pretense. “Well, of course, she’s the fairest of them all! You married Shirley, and your happiness is

out, taking Shirley’s hand with a

are about to make everything official, Shirley. I’m so

need to get

home is really

when

Robin and become part of your family … It’s the greatest happiness of my life. I can’t even express how happy I

embrace, her joy uncontainable. The two women held each other tightly, laughter mingling with their tears in a pure moment

Her radiant smile lingered, even as

I’d like to introduce. This is Ms.

standing a little stiffly, bowed deeply. “Hello, Ms. Dunn. Hello,

vacancy that unsettled him, though he kept the thought to himself. Something felt

round of light pleasantries, everyone took

with wine, just as a hotel servant appeared at Robin’s

Ramsey,” the servant said,

gentlemen, claiming to be your

smile was distant, almost unreadable. He gestured to Joanna, Shirley, and Simmond, signaling for them to stay put. “Lead the way,” he said, his voice

figure, felt a flicker of