The Deadly Assassin Robin novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Mr Gill Has Already Proposed to Me
Vera was on the phone. Seeing the situation, she quickly gave an apologetic nod to the Dickers management team, gesturing for Alice to take a seat.

"Quit the act already. You're making it look so real."

After a brief moment of fluster, Alice smirked mockingly, glancing dismissively at several of the Dickers executives, and snatched the phone right out of Vera's hand.

A woman seated nearby said expressionlessly, "Ms. Silva, you must tell your secretary to absolutely prevent those trashy people who want to disrupt your work from entering your workspace. It will seriously hinder your work efficiency."

"What did you just say?" Alice turned back to the woman, irritated. "Did you call me trash? Vera and I are close friends; I came here to chat with her. How am I disrupting her work?"

Vera quickly pulled her aside. "Alice, I'll explain everything to you later."

Then, turning to the woman, she apologized, "Ms. Harlow, I'm so sorry. I've only just started in this position, so many people aren't fully aware of my current responsibilities.

"I wasn't involved in the group's management before, so they're not used to me in this role yet."

Anna Harlow hesitated for a moment, then gave a slight nod.

"My friend might have something urgent. I'll have Sarah come over right away," Vera said with a shrug to Anna.

Once Sarah arrived, she took Alice to a small lounge next door.

"Alice, didn't you say over the phone that it wasn't anything urgent? Otherwise, I wouldn't have had Anna and the others come in," Vera said.

Alice studied Vera intently.

Her entire look and demeanor had changed.

The once long, curly hair was now straight, and paired with a professional suit, she seemed much more polished and composed.

Alice felt herself looking at a stranger when she faced Vera.

The once easygoing, laid-back woman seemed entirely gone.

"Vera, what on earth happened? How did you end up taking over Silva Group? Where are your father and Quincy?" Alice shook her head, a glint of mockery in her eyes.

"I don't like this new version of you. I preferred the old Vera."

Vera paused, managing a bittersweet smile. "I don't want to be like this either. I miss those carefree days, too, when life was simple, light as a breeze.

"But sometimes, the tree wants to stand still, but the wind won't stop. Some people just won't let me have peace.

"Silva Group is my mother's legacy. I can't just sit back and watch it be taken over by some animals.

"I'm going to grow it into what my mother always dreamed I would be."

Alice looked at the unwavering resolve in Vera's eyes, and she knew that the Vera standing before her had truly changed.

Yet, with just a small stake—only a little over 20 percent of Silva Group—how could she hope to challenge the foundation that Harvey and Quincy had established over the years?

"Vera, you're not just putting on an act for me, are you?"

Alice still found it hard to believe it was all true and pressed on stubbornly. "I know your family situation well. How could Quincy and the others possibly hand over their power to you?"

Vera smiled coldly. "I used to think the same way.

"I believed I would never be able to reclaim the wealth my mother built from those heartless predators.

"But then I met Robin, and he changed everything for me! He's like a godsend."

Alice looked at the glimmer of tears in Vera's eyes, incredulous. "Robin? You can't be talking about the legend, can you? He changed everything for you? Haha."

Vera ignored Alice's doubts and continued, "Without him, I could never have achieved the things I once dared not even dream of!

"Without Robin, I would just be left watching those sc*undrels who deceived and harmed my mother continue to enjoy the wealth she created.

"If it weren't for Robin's assistance, my late mother, my brother, and I would have to take our endless grievances to the grave.

"What seemed impossible to me, Robin made possible with ease."

Seeing Vera so emotionally invested, Alice was taken aback. "Vera, what's going on? Are you dreaming? If this is some kind of joke, you are really getting into character."

Vera turned to Alice and shook her head. "Alice, everything I'm saying is true. There's no joke here. You may never believe it, but it's the reality!"

Alice laughed mockingly but remained silent.

Vera gazed out the window, taking a deep breath. "The reason I was able to reclaim control of Silva Group is all thanks to Robin.

"He helped me get rid of those two sc*undrels, Harvey and Quincy!

"After taking over Silva Group, I felt completely lost—I had no idea how to run a company.

"To my surprise, Robin already prepared everything for me.