The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1356

The Price of Privilege

The auctioneer froze mid–swing, the gavel suspended in the air as he looked up toward the voice.

The woman who had spoken was stunning, modern, poised, radiating the aura of someone born into privilege.

Every guest in the auction hall turned to look at her.

A hundred million Netheris coins for a dagger from a foreign land? It seemed excessive.

Even if the weapon hailed from the distant and mysterious Earthend.

Even if the auctioneer had claimed it once belonged to a handmaiden of the legendary Divine Drakebane.

Yes, such an item could be considered priceless.

But was it really worth that much?

Unless, of course, the buyer had more money than they knew what to do with.

Whoever could afford this dagger was either incredibly wealthy or incredibly powerful.

Most likely both. And definitely one of the elite few in Gyro.

A spotlight turned and settled on the woman.

The auctioneer hesitated, then visibly stiffened.

It was her, Mabel, the daughter of Hunderra’s Duke.

Seated beside her were two heirs from the country’s most influential families. Donald Maack, son of the Maacks, and Lucian of the Shelbys.

Another young woman sat next to them, unfamiliar to most. Still, anyone seen in Mabel’s company likely had a formidable background of their own.

Whispers rippled through the crowd.

“So it’s the Duke’s daughter. No wonder. That dagger is as good as hers.”

“The Duke of Hunderra’s wealth is unmatched. A hundred million coins are practically pocket change to them,” someone murmured in the crowd.

“No wonder she’s being so relentless. She has to have that dagger.”

Ryleigh, who had come with Mabel, knew exactly what was happening. Mabel was stubborn and intentionally caused trouble with Robin and Daphne.

She didn’t care about the dagger/It was about proving a point.

“Mabel,” Ryleigh whispered, trying to calm her down. “Is this really necessary? You don’t even like the dagger. Why go out of your way to get back at them?”

Mabel snapped, her tone sharp as ice, “I’m getting that dagger today, no matter what. Even if I have to buy

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it to throw away, I’m not letting them win.

She shot a cold glance toward the auctioneer. “Today, I’ll see if they have the guts to challenge me

Beside her, Donald and Lucian nodded enthusiastically. “Exactly. Who does this outsider think he is, actin like he can take what he wants? Mabel, if you want it, we’ll help. If you don’t have enough, tell me. 131 ask my dad for more!”

Although Mabel was the Duke’s daughter, pulling off a hundred million coins wasn’t easy, especially considering that neither Donald nor Lucian could summon that kind of cash alone.

offering words of support, not actual

tense, the auctioneer stepped

willing to

out a cold laugh, her voice dripping with confidence.

auctioneer blinked, stunned by the

Lovett, did you mean 500

I’m joking? I said 50 million, and I’m taking that dagger.

fell over the

She wasn’t just going to outbid everyone; she

hundred million was a fair bid, and here she was, offering half and

her

casting

isn’t some back alley operation,” one whispered.

Ms. Lovett thinks she can use her status as the Duke’s daughter to muscle her way into claiming that dagger. She’s in for

tone measured but unmistakably firm. “Ms. Lovett, surely you’re

say it one more

her seat and strode directly toward the

Lucian followed behind

gave a cool,

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auction is bound by rules, which say the highest legitimate bidder wins. Even if Duke Zennet were here, he’d still have to follow

fell

all knew who stood

with the auctioneer taking a hard stance like that, there was no way anyone would try

to throw down a hundred

the real deal, not a single word

they didn’t have that

of Hunderra wouldn’t let Mabel drop a hundred million

score.

crowd below watched them standing awkwardly

auction house backed by the Black Faith Order just by flashing some fancy last names.

cut

to raise the bid, please step off the stage. This is a business

quiet murmurs began rippling through

and Lucian stood stiffly under the lights, clearly out

this dragged on any longer, it’d become a full–on

“Sir, what if I throw

her

Gasps filled the room.

sovereign seal, one of only three ever made by

rare. It symbolized ultimate authority

the most treasured guests of the Black Faith Order were ever given

18 cities of Rosha, only

the Duke of Hunderra, and the third, still waiting to be given, remained

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seal Mabel held belonged to the Duke of Hunderra, truth be told. Even if she didn’t offer a single credit, the auction house would have no choice but

guests clearly disapproved of what Mabel was

none could

even

both let out subtle

they didn’t have to scramble for

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