The Deadly Assassin Robin novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255 The Gambling Den
Brenda momentarily stiffened, her eyes darting nervously back to Hugh as she tugged Robin forward a few hurried steps.

"Robin, I really don't want you to get mixed up in this. They're not the right crowd.

"I once witnessed a family down the street beaten to death because they couldn't pay their protection fees.

"People around here fear crossing them; Hugh and his crew are backed by the Rogarios!"

Robin let out a harsh laugh. "The Rogarios would never support these losers. They're seriously overestimating their importance."

Brenda shivered as she replied, "Robin, it's true!

"Even if they don't hold a significant position in the Rogarios and are just minor players in their family, it's still risky. Just because of that, even the Terenova police tread carefully around them."

Robin turned back to face Hugh and his gang, then grasped Brenda's arm and asked, "What exactly did they want you to do at his gambling den?"

Brenda shook her head. "This is my first time going to one of their places.

"Yesterday, Hugh mentioned they wanted me to sell some sort of stimulant to the gamblers.

"What kind of stimulant?" Robin asked.

Brenda shrugged her shoulders. "I'm not sure."

Realization hit Robin hard.

Hugh and his crew intended for Brenda to sell drugs to the gamblers.

If she got entangled with them, there would be no escape.

"You silly girl, do you understand what these people are truly after? They want to drag you down with them and destroy your life!"

Brenda trembled in fear.

Just then, Hugh approached from behind and offered Robin a cigarette. "Robin, why don't you have a smoke?"

A few guys edged closer, encircling Robin.

He remained unfazed. "I don't smoke."

Hugh smirked slightly. "I don't believe you. Just take one."

Robin's expression didn't change. "I told you, I don't smoke."

"What's wrong? Do you look down on me? Are you going to smoke or not?" Hugh's tone turned frosty.

Robin came to a halt. "I'm not smoking."

Hugh and his crew exchanged glances, their faces hardening. "You really won't smoke?"

Brenda anxiously grabbed Robin's hand. "Hugh, Robin really doesn't smoke ... "

Hugh studied the grin on Robin's face and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Alright, you're Brenda's brother, so I won't pressure you. Let's go one round at the gambling den."

Brenda quickly grasped Robin's arm. "Robin, don't ... "

Hugh's voice sharpened. "Brenda, what's your deal?"

Robin smiled reassuringly. "It's okay, Brenda. I want to see the gambling den; I've never been to one before.

"Lead the way, Hugh."

Brenda's eyes flickered with fear and concern.

In front of Hugh and his crew, she didn't dare to speak too much.

She understood the type of ruthless enforcers who operated in Hugh's gambling den.

Hugh allowing Robin inside was a way to set him up for something worse.

With that in mind, Brenda steeled herself. "Hugh, Robin just got back; he doesn't know how to gamble—"

Hugh interrupted her, his voice icy. "Brenda, what are you suggesting? I'm just having a bit of fun with Robin; it's no big deal. What are you trying to do, huh?"

Robin pulled Brenda closer. "It's okay, Brenda. Let's go."

Turning to Hugh, Robin inquired, "Do you take large bets?"

Hugh's eyes sparkled. "Absolutely! The bigger, the better."

"I mean over 1,000." Robin raised an eyebrow.

Hugh grinned widely. "Sure! How much do you want to bet?"

Hugh looked Robin up and down, guessing he must have made a decent amount of money while he was away.

"How about 100 grand? Think you can handle that?"

"No problem." Robin shrugged. "Let's do this!"