The Deadly Assassin Robin novel Chapter 1335

Catherine publicly exposed Ethan and Kimberly, accusing them of seeking power for selfish reasons. She argued that they didn't care about the well-being of the country or the public.

Her words hit hard, and Ethan and Kimberly's anger flared immediately.

With his expression darkening, Ethan snapped, "Catherine, do you honestly think you and your brother, Zayn, are free from the hunger for power?

"You're in control of the Westeria Token now, running the Intelligence Bureau of the Westeria Military Zone, and your position is equal to that of the Eight Kings.

"You're the same age as us, but you've already established control over an entire region.

"You get all the advantages, yet you pretend to be above it all and accuse us of wanting power!

"Isn't that a bit hypocritical?

"Fine, yes. I did this for power.

"I wasn't given the respect I deserved, so I had to fight for it!

"My grandfather told me I would never inherit Lord Southmere's title.

"Unlike you, who had Lord Westeria hand everything to you.

"What right do you have to lecture me while pretending to be so virtuous?"

At this point, Ethan could no longer keep his anger inside, and it exploded all at once.

His eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Rhett, who was seated among the guests.

With a bitter, mocking laugh, Ethan shouted, "Only now, at this stage in my life, do I realize—you people in power are the most self-centered of all!

"You sit in your lofty positions, enjoying all the glory and privileges power brings, yet you deny us the rights we deserve!

"You're nothing but hypocrites!

"You warned me that Lord Southmere's title would never be mine, condemning me to live like an ordinary person.

"Grandpa, I just want to ask you—is this what you call doing what's best for us?

"Ridiculous!

"What you're doing is nothing more than creating a false image of serving the greater good while hiding your true self-interest!

"In reality, it's all about preserving your reputation!"

At that moment, nearly every person in the room turned their attention to Rhett, sitting at the front.

The aging Lord Southmere, humiliated by his own grandson in front of everyone, didn't show a hint of anger. His face remained as impassive as a calm lake.

Ethan, like a powder keg set off by a spark, let out all the resentment he'd been holding.

"Lord Southmere, why don't you say something?

"Is it because your own grandson has revealed your true face, and you can't even find words to respond? Hahaha ... "

"Enough!" Ryder's patience finally snapped, and he stood up quickly, his voice sharp and commanding.

He turned to Robin. "Master Ramsey, please allow me a moment to speak with Ethan and Kimberly."

Robin gave a cold nod.

Before Ryder could continue, Kimberly shot a furious look at her father. "Today, I've finally seen how selfish Grandpa and you truly are. We hate both of you!

"You have no right to lecture us!

"Look at Catherine, Maverick, Elliott, Brendon, and the others—they're all from royal families too, third generation, and yet they've earned fame, fortune, and power.

"And what have we gotten? Nothing!

"Grandpa is the most heartless and selfish of all!

"For his own status, he personally had his second grandson, Kieran, killed!

"He single-handedly destroyed the entire family of the person who saved us!

"And now, today, he stands with Robin against us!

"Is this what a grandfather should do?

"If your grandpa had passed his power to mediocre, unworthy people like you, he would have betrayed the republican ideals his generation fought for.

"He would have dishonored those who gave their lives for the peace, happiness, and equality we have today!

"And what do you think your glory means?

"Is it the power to be above others? Or is it the right to oppress and exploit people?

Ethan retorted angrily, "You're all so hypocritical! You claim it's for the people, but your actions show a completely different story!"

Ryder shook his head, disappointment clear in his expression. "Ethan, you've let me down in ways I never imagined.

"The great ideals your grandfather's generation fought for were about equality and freedom for all—not the tyranny and privilege you speak of.

"If it were otherwise, what would make us any different from Autreynia or the Western imperialist powers?

"You mention Lord Westeria handing the Westeria Token to Catherine, while Maverick, Elliott and Brendon received everything they could wish for.

"Look at what they've done.

"They've stuck to your grandfather's ideals, fighting for this land and the people, not for power and privilege.

"How can you compare yourself to them? There's no comparison."

"Enough! We've had enough of your nonsense!" Kimberly snapped, glaring at Catherine.

"She's only here to criticize us because she wants to impress Robin.

"Everyone knows Catherine has a thing for Robin—do you really think she's more noble than us?

"She's just trying to win Robin's favor and set the stage to become his wife.

"Do you really think Catherine cares about ideals?

"Her obsession with privilege is worse than anyone's!

"Her actions are more despicable than what we've done!"