The Deadly Assassin Robin Novel

Chapter 293 You Cant Afford That Amanda ? Brenda looked up , a trace of irritation flashing in her eyes .

The unfriendly woman in the lavish outfit was an old neighbor Amanda Doyle .

Amanda was accompanied by a man with a medium build and a tanned complexion .

This is my boyfriend , Max , Amanda said proudly .

+10 Free Colos Maxs father is a renowned director of Luminous Studio in the Terenova branch .

It is owned by the Dickers , an elite family from Qurgh .

She barely took a breath , eager to squeeze in every detail of Max Kearneys importance .

Robin smirked slightly .

Pfft , I thought he might be one of the Dickers .

Whats there to brag about a director ? Amandas face lit up , enjoying her moment .

She seemed determined to flaunt every advantage she could .

Brenda , Max , and I were invited to attend the Terenova Film Festival .

Maxs gaze shifted to Brenda , his eyes lingering with a glint of desire .

Interrupting Amandas boasting , he put on a supposedly gentlemanly smile .

Hello , Ms.

Brenda .

Im Max Brenda gave a polite nod and instinctively covered her chest .

Ms.

Brenda , Max continued smoothly , I work in the film industry .

Your looks and charm could easily make you an actress .

Its a shame that youre not in the industry .

I could make your dream come true if youre interested .

Amandas expression turned ugly when she noticed Maxs attention was on Brenda .

Her gaze turned venomous .

Brenda shook her head .

Im not interested , thank you .

Im actually about to attend Athena University … What ? Amanda burst out laughing .

Youre going to Athena University ? She barely contained her glee .

That school is for Demberoas elite and the wealthy .

How could you afford it ? Brenda , we havent seen each other in a year , and now youre telling such ridiculous lies ? Its so funny ! 1/3 13.18 Tue , Nov 26 Chapter 293 You Cant Afford That Her loud voice drew the attention of several customers , making Brenda uneasy .

She flushed and whispered , Amanda , please keep your voice down .

Im not lying .

+10 Free Coins The sales associate , maintaining her composure , politely interjected , Excuse me , could you lower your voice so as not to disturb the other customers ? Amanda nodded , smiling in mock apology .

Oh , of course .

I was just a bit … surprised .

Then , pointing at Brenda , she continued , Let me give you a heads up .

Some people come into stores like this just to try things on without buying anything .

Shes one of those people .

They own a little soup restaurant barely ten square meters , at that .

The daily income is barely enough to make ends meet .

Think about it , how many bowls of soup would she have to sell to afford a dress like that ? The one shes trying on is priced at 50,000 dollars .

Theres no way she could buy it ! The sales associate looked at Brenda with an uncomfortable frown .

In her experience , customers who entered luxury stores typically had the intention to purchase .

Amanda pressed on , relentless .

Brenda , lets be honest .

You wont earn 50,000 in your whole life .

Brendas face turned scarlet , too overwhelmed to respond .

It was true such a sum had always felt like an impossible figure for her family .

Robin … Brenda murmured , glancing over to him for reassurance .

Amanda and Max finally seemed to notice the tall , handsome man beside her .

Amandas eyes gleamed with curiosity .

Brenda , is this your boyfriend ? What does he do ? Brenda quickly clarified , No , Amanda .

This is Robin .

Robin ? Amanda scrutinized him .

I remember now .

Youre that poor kid from seven years ago , the one who was homeless .

Didnt you run off ? I heard you left to work on ships or something … Robin , unwilling to engage , shifted to block Amanda from Brendas view .

He asked her gently , Brenda , do you like this dress ? She nodded shyly .

I do , but its … so expensive … Amanda , noticing Robins indifference , sneered .

She assumed he was just embarrassed over his lack of 2/3 13:18 Tue , Nov 26 Chapter 293 You Cant Afford That +10 Free Coins So , she stepped in front of Brenda .

Brenda , look at yourself .

Do you think youre fit to wear something like this ? You cant afford it .

Dont pretend otherwise .

Itll only be worse when you cant pay when its time to .

Just take it off now , and dont waste the sales associates time .

Max , she then cooed , rubbing her arm against him , I like this dress too .

Max , though visibly reluctant , maintained an air of magnanimity in front of the crowd .

Well buy anything you want.

Amandas eyes sparkled as she looked back at Brenda .

See , Brenda ? You cant afford it .

Now , take it off- the dress would suit me much better .

She then instructed the sales associate smugly , Have her take it off and wrap it up for me.

The associate gave an apologetic smile .

Im sorry , but as were part of the Rogarios business , we have strict policies .

Once a customer has claimed an item , its no longer available for others regardless of the price offered .

Amanda frowned , feeling her sense of superiority slipping away .

Well , thats assuming they can actually afford it ! The associate glanced at Brenda and Robin as if to confirm .

Robin looked at her and said , Wrap up that dress .

Were taking it .

Wrap up each item that would suit Brenda in this store and send it over tomorrow .

Amanda burst into mocking laughter .

Robin , youre gone for seven years and youre still as poor as ever .

How dare you pretend to be some kind of big spender ? She turned to the sales associate and said , Hes bluffing .

Youll just end up wasting your time if you go along with his act .