The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 1415

After getting the cold shoulder, Verda immediately began pulling strings and calling in favors.

But no matter whom she approached—be it political heavyweights or scientific elites—everyone backed off the moment they heard who she was trying to target: Robin.

Not a single powerful family or major institution was willing to go head-to-head with a figure like Divine Drakebane.

Besides, anyone with half a brain could tell that Verda's so-called official request was nothing more than a high-sounding excuse to grab something she wanted for herself.

Just a few weeks ago, Verda had attended the Global Scientific Conference. As a delegate, she was assigned a foreign male assistant named Les Lupton, age 28.

Les had worn many hats in life: bodybuilder, kickboxing instructor, bar singer, even street performance artist—basically anything to make ends meet.

It was during this conference that Verda miraculously met him. And just like every other time, she plunged headfirst into yet another whirlwind romance.

This kind of thing happened to her once or twice every couple of years.

Verda, a tenured professor at one of the nation's top universities and Vice President of the Redwave Institute, was in her mid-forties.

Yet she carried herself with the energy of a woman half her age—spirited, passionate, and full of life.

The conference's focus was the study of possible biological life forms beyond the known world.

Eighteen locations across the globe had been identified as potential hotspots for further research.

Among them was Dragon Ridge Valley, nestled in the heart of Harmonfield.

Four days ago, Les had accompanied Verda to Harmonfield.

When he caught sight of Villa One from afar, it was love at first sight for the villa.

He turned to her and told Verda plainly that he wanted that house as a gift.

Verda had puffed out her chest with pride and assured him, "We're a government-endorsed scientific agency. If we want something, we take it. One little villa? Piece of cake."

After all, in her career spanning more than a decade, she'd never once failed in matters like this.

But what Verda didn't expect was the kind of resistance she'd face over Villa One.

The application was fast-tracked through all the highest levels with green channel clearance, marked Priority: Immediate Attention.

Sure enough, her request caught the eye of the national administration.

Meanwhile, Robin—who had been quietly staying at Villa One—received a formal summons from the authorities.

The envoy didn't disclose any details, only that Robin was expected to attend a private meeting.

Originally, Robin had planned to take Shirley to Qacalisle Island for a period of rest and healing.

They had just packed and were getting ready to head to the airport, where Felix had arranged a brand-new private jet for them.

That's when the official envoy arrived.

Robin figured it was a good time to have a proper talk with the higher-ups anyway.

So, while he made his way to Brighton for the meeting, Verda, accompanied by Les, an international science envoy team, and a full security escort, headed straight for Villa One.