The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 293

Chapter 293 You Can’t 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. 

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“Max’s 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 Kearney’s importance. 

Robin smirked slightly. 

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

What’s there to brag about a director? 

Amanda’s 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.” 

Max’s gaze shifted to Brenda, his eyes lingering with a glint of desire. 

Interrupting Amanda’s boasting, he put on a supposedly gentlemanly smile. “Hello, Ms. Brenda. I’m 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. It’s a shame that you’re not in the industry. 

“I could make your dream come true if you’re interested.” 

Amanda’s expression turned ugly when she noticed Max’s attention was on Brenda. 

Her gaze turned venomous. 

Brenda shook her head. “I’m not interested, thank you. I’m actually about to attend Athena University…” 

“What?” Amanda burst out laughing. “You’re going to Athena University?” 

She barely contained her glee. 

“That school is for Demberoa’s elite and the wealthy. How could you afford it? 

“Brenda, we haven’t seen each other in a year, and now you’re telling such ridiculous lies? It’s so funny!” 

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Chapter 293 You Can’t Afford That 

Her loud voice drew the attention of several customers, making Brenda uneasy. 

She flushed and whispered, “Amanda, please keep your voice down. I’m not lying.” 

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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. She’s 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 she’s trying on is priced at 50,000 dollars. There’s 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, let’s be honest. You won’t earn 50,000 in your whole life.” 

Brenda’s 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. 

Amanda’s 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. You’re that poor kid from seven years ago, the one who was homeless. 

“Didn’t you run off? 

“I heard you left to work on ships or something…” 

Robin, unwilling to engage, shifted to block Amanda from Brenda’s view. 

He asked her gently, “Brenda, do you like this dress?” 

She nodded shyly. “I do, but it’s… so expensive…” 

Amanda, noticing Robin’s indifference, sneered. She assumed he was just embarrassed over his lack of 

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