The Deadly Assassin Robin novel Chapter 1357

Donald and Lucian looked like they still wanted to argue.

Mabel gave a cold little laugh. "Forget it. It's just some crappy old dagger. I was only interested in fun."

The way she dismissed Rita's danger like it was trash, Daphne almost leaped across the room and killed her on the spot.

But she held it in. They still hadn't found Rita. Or Shirley's soul.

Starting a scene now wouldn't help anything.

Still, Mabel was officially on her death list.

The entire room became noisy when the auctioneer confirmed the seal's authenticity.

That was beyond rare. It was historic.

Two Blackfaith Seals showing up in one auction?

Every guest turned to look toward the back corner of the auction house, their eyes locking onto Robin.

Who was this young man? To carry a Blackfaith Seal, you had to be someone serious.

And Robin, alongside Daphne, both radiated a quiet, untouchable grace. The kind of presence that felt above the world. Even more refined than Mabel and her clique.

All across the room, people were hiding amused smiles. The Duke of Hunderra's daughter thought she could walk in and throw her status around. But now? She'd just been put in her place.

No one dared say it out loud, at least not before her.

Still, plenty of them were loving the scene. They'd had enough of rich heirs acting like they owned the world.

And now that Robin and Daphne had totally shut them down? It felt good.

Off to the side, Ryleigh and Alaric watched everything quietly.

Alaric shook his head and leaned in. "Raelyn, I've seen Mr. Ramsey in action. He's on a whole different level.

"Back at Gyro Castle, he tossed Evander over 300 feet, as if he was nothing. You know how heavy that guy is. One of the Black Faith Order's top guardians? Mr. Ramsey slapped him dead in a single hit.

"The Blackfaith Seal he's holding? That was personally delivered by Corwin himself.

"How did the Duke's daughter think she could mess with someone like that?"

Ryleigh saw Mabel heading their way and quickly hushed Alaric.

"Don't talk like that out loud. You'll get Dad into trouble."

Alaric scowled. "But Mabel totally came looking for a fight.

"Mr. Ramsey didn't even want anything to do with them. They're just mad he ignored them, so they're acting out intentionally.

"This is so dumb. I didn't know the Duke's daughter was this bossy."

Ryleigh gave Alaric a smack on the head. "You're just a kid. What do you know? Don't run your mouth like that, alright?"

Alaric nodded quickly. "I got it. This is a clash of titans, so we'd better keep quiet."

Ryleigh laughed at how serious he looked, acting way older than he was.

Then, her gaze drifted back toward the section where Robin and Daphne had been sitting.

But the man who made her heart flutter was gone.

Mabel, Donald, and Lucian had already returned to their seats. Mabel waved at Ryleigh and Alaric.

"Let's go. This auction's turned boring anyway."

Still embarrassed about how things went down on stage, Lucian rushed to explain himself to Ryleigh.

"I was just about to call my dad and have him wire a hundred million. But Mabel said the guy wasn't worth it. Otherwise, we would've crushed that bastard."

Ryleigh could tell he was putting on a show just for her.

But honestly? His try-hard attitude annoyed her.

She gave a polite smile and followed Mabel out of the auction house.

Still not reading the room, Lucian trailed behind her, running his mouth. "If I ever reencounter those two, I'll make them pay. I'll teach them what happens when you go up against people from Hunderra. That's a death wish."

Mabel scoffed, clearly annoyed. "Ugh, whatever. Why waste time on some random nobody?

"He's got a Blackfaith Seal? Please. Who knows where he picked that thing up? He could've found it in a gutter. Once we meet the Young Lord Fairfax, I'll ask who owns that seal."

A million? Just like that? This guy's got serious money.

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