The Deadly Assassin Robin Novel

Chapter 577 The Sigh of Sorrow Chapter 577 The Sigh of Sorrow +5 Free Coins At 10:30 in the evening , the dim light of the Northern Business Plaza executive office cast long shadows : across the floor .

Gatlin knelt before Elliott , his hands shaking as he begged for mercy .

Mr.

Chandler , please .

Ive been here for so long .

Even if I havent done much to earn praise , Ive worked .

hard .

If you let me stay , Ill do anything .

Just dont fire me .

Please .

If I leave now , no one will ever give me a chance again .

Elliotts lips curled into a bitter smile .

His voice was sharp as a blade .

If I keep you , how do I explain that to Mr.

Ramsey ? How do I face the people who look up to me ? Ive warned you befere , Gatlin .

I wont stand for this kind of behavior on my land .

Drogo attacked Joanna , and instead of doing whats right , you defended him and went after Mr.

Ramsey .

You made your own bed .

Now lie in it .

Spare your life tonight ? Thats me showing mercy .

Dont mistake that for kindness .

Who taught you to suck up to the powerful and crush those beneath you ? If I let you get away with this , what will happen to the company ? What will happen to everything Ive built ? Leave .

If you dont stop talking .

I might just end your miserable life .

Gatlins body shook , his hands trembling as he fell to his knees .

He bowed several times .

Thank you sparing me .

for Youre out of Brighton .

Ive set up a pension for you , enough for you to live out your days .

But you must be gone before midnight .

Understand ? Yes , Mr.

Chandler ! Thank you ! Gatlin scrambled to his feet , bowing again , and hurried out of the room .

A pair of bodyguards entered next , their footsteps quiet but firm .

Mr.

Chandler , the people from Sproutlings Learning Institute , including Kandy , have been dealt with .

And Francesca ? he asked .

Francescas situation has been handled .

Her mother has received the full medical payment as instructed .

Elliott nodded slowly .

Good .

As for what happens next thats her problem .

Whats the situation with Joanna and her mother ? One of the bodyguards hesitated before speaking .

Joanna and Marge were living in a house on the western edge of the city , but today , the landlord took it back .

Elliots face darkened .

He glanced out the window at the heavy rain .

What ? His voice was a low growl .

Where are they now ? 1/4 Chapter 577 The Sigh of Sorrow Theyre moving out , the bodyguard reported .

The landlord tossed all their things outside .

Elliotts jaw tightened .

Who is this landlord ? We dont know , Mr.

Chandler , We havent been able to figure it out yet Mr.

Ramsey told us to stay away from Joanna and her mother .

We are to watch them from a distance , not interfere .

Elliotts eyes narrowed , and his expression became unreadable .

Fine .

Keep your distance .

But if no one harms them , let them go .

His mind raced .

Why had Robin Ramsey ordered him to stay out of their lives ? Why not just help Joanna and her mother directly ? But Elliott couldnt grasp the deeper reason behind Robins choice .

Robin didnt want to harm the pride of the two women .

On the train , he had noticed how , despite their struggles , Joanna and Marge carried themselves with quiet pride .

They kept their dignity , clinging to the little joys they could find .

They wouldnt accept charity , not from anyone .

They would rather work hard at menial jobs than lose their pride for a moment of case .

To them , struggling on their own was more important than receiving help from others , no matter how hard it got Robin understood this .

That was why he told Elliott to stay out of it , to give them space to keep their.

independence .

Instead of stepping in directly , Robin asked Marrisa to help quietly .

Through her , Joanna could find ways to improve her life at school , to change things on her own .

The satisfaction and pride of earning success through her own efforts was something money could never give .

Joanna and Marge werent like people such as Rhea .

Rhea , with her shallow desires and obsession with appearances , would do anything for money as long as it didnt require work .

Though Rhea came from a poor family as well , she thought like someone from the lowest rung of society , always looking for an easy way out .

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Chapter 577 The Sigh of Sorrow +5 Free Coins At the stroke of 11 PM , a torrential rain fell on the town of Brighton .

The streets were slick with water , the night sky lit only by flashes of lightning Outside a crumbling house on the edge of the western district , Marge and Joanna stood , drenched to the bone .

They clutched the last of their belongings , helpless against the downpour .

A man , his face lined with age , stood in the doorway , watching them .

Joanna , shivering from the cold , stepped forward .

Please , sir , she begged .

Can we stay just one more night ? Well find a way to pay you , I promise .

If it werent for an unexpected situation , my salary wouldve come through today .

But the training center I work for had a problem .

Dont worry , my paper won a prize .

Soon , Ill get a scholarship .

Ill repay you .

The landlord studied them with a cruel gaze , his lips curling into a sneer .

No money , no room .

Get out .

Joanna turned to look at Marge , whose frail form trembled in the rain .

She couldnt give up yet Please , she said again , her voice almost breaking .

Its so late , and the rain is coming down hard Well leave by morning if you just let us stay tonight .

My mothers not well if she gets sick .

The landlord eyed Joanna as she stood there , soaked and shivering .

His gaze was cold and calculating .

Til let you stay , he said , his voice laced with malice .

But only if you agree to something … in return .

Joanna stiffened , her eyes narrowing with disgust .

Youre vile ! The landlords face twisted into a snarl .

Vile ? He took a step forward , his hand swinging across Joannas check .

You think you can just stay here without paying the price ? Marge grabbed Joannas arm , pulling her away .

Come on , Joanna .

Lets go .

Well find shelter somewhere else .

The landlords laughter echoed in the rain .

In this cole I hope you freeze out there .

His eyes followed Joanna , greedy and unblinking .

Like I said , if you agree to my terms , Ill let you stay .

Three months , no charge .

What do you think ? Marge stepped forward , pointing a trembling finger at him .

You think you can get away with this ? If the master hears about this , hell have you killed ! The landlords laughter echoed in the dark , empty street .

Kill me ? The master ? Are you crazy , old woman ? Youll freeze to death out here tonight , I swear it ! Marge didnt answer him .

She grabbed Joannas arm and pulled her into the rain , pushing forward .

As they ran , Marges laughter broke the tension .

Joanna , Im so happy today ! Joanna turned to her mother , drenched and looking like a soaked rat , but still laughing as if the world were fine .

Mom , how can you be happy right now ? Marges smile only grew .

Joanna , its Mothers Day today ! 3/4 11:53 Tue , Dec Chapter 577 The Sigh of Sorrow Its the happiest day Ive had in 20 years ! Joanna stopped dead in her tracks .

Today ? Its Mothers Day ? +5 Free Coins She looked at herself , wet and shivering , and then at her mother , equally soaked .

A sharp pang of guilt twisted inside her chest .

Mom , Im so sorry .

I couldnt even give you a warm home to rest .

And today of all days , Ive made you struggle in the rain .

Her voice broke .

Tm sorry .

At last , they found shelter .

They rushed into the self service area of a bank owned by Robins family .

They sat on the cold floor , trying to catch their breath .

Marges smile was still there , lighting up her face .

Joanna , today , the gods gave me the biggest gift .

Im truly happy .

I dont even know how to explain it .

Joanna watched her mother , soaked to the bone , yet still radiating joy .

Her own eyes welled with quiet tears , a mix of love and pain .

When the webs of fate wrapped around my hearth , When the smoke of dreams whispered the sorrow of hunger , I stubbornly spread the ashes of my own lost hope ….