Shadow Assassin

Chapter 4

Robin, noticing the disdainful expressions on Alice's family members, felt a surge of frustration.

He had come to honor a promise made by his grandfather not to endure condescension based on wealth and status.

With Old Fred's card holding at least two trillion dollars, he believed he didn't deserve to be demeaned by the Millers!

"Enough of this!" Alice interrupted, her face etched with frustration as she cut off her family's barrage.

Turning to Robin, she continued, "Today is the Miller Group's New Year's party, and my grandfather is overseas receiving medical treatment.

"We'll discuss the marriage contract after the party, once we've had a chance to reach my grandfather.

"We honor our promises!

"Since you have the marriage contract, I won't ask you to leave immediately. You can stay and eat to your heart's desire.

"But keep this in mind!

"All the attendees here are prominent figures in Harmonfield, and they are our honored guests. You are not on their level and should not interrupt them, understood?" With a cold glance, Alice tossed the marriage contract back at Robin and walked toward the stage.

Zachary sneered at Robin, saying, "Kid, know your place. Eat what you want, and leave afterwards. This isn't where you belong!"

The crowd's laughter and derision were palpable, and their gazes towards Robin were filled with condescension.

Robin felt a wave of revulsion.

Alice's sophisticated face now seemed repellent to him.

Eat to my heart's desire?

Do they take me for a beggar?

"I have no interest in your mediocre party. Please have your grandfather give me an answer immediately," Robin said, remaining unmoved with a shrug.

Alice stopped and turned to face him, her expression one of exasperation.

Alice hesitated. "Grandpa, are you saying... that we can annul the engagement?"

Hank sighed heavily on the other end of the phone.

"I acted too quickly back then. If you're unhappy with it, then annul the engagement.

"But the Millers must uphold some degree of courtesy.

"The Ramseys are no longer in a strong position. We'll return the one million dollars Robin's grandfather lent us to properly close the matter." Alice's frown immediately faded. She shot a cold look at Robin and handed him a check.

"Did you hear that? This is Grandpa's response!

"We're not on the same level, so let's dissolve the engagement.

"This check for one million dollars is your compensation!

"Remember this! From now on, there will be no further connections between the Millers and the Ramseys!"

Robin glanced at the engagement contract and then at the arrogant Alice. He smiled. "Fine! I hope you Millers won't come to regret this!"

Zachary sneered, "Regret? Haha... You're just a minor player. The Millers will never regret anything because of you! You must be dreaming! "Get out! Leave right now!"

A cold light flickered in Robin's eyes.

Alice sniffed dismissively. "Go on! I don't want you to make things more uncomfortable here.

"I suggest you don't try to get back at Mr. Gill. You'll never measure up to him!

"This one million dollars should be enough for you to live comfortably.

"With your background, don't aim for anything beyond your reach. Find a modest woman and settle down.

"And remember-I will never regret ending this engagement!"

Robin looked at Alice's contemptuous face and tore the engagement contract and check into pieces, tossing them into the air.