The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 139

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Chapter 139 Her Calmness

Maren’s composure was a stark contrast to the noticeable tension around her.

“Who is she?” The crowd, influenced by Maren’s demeanor, briefly set aside their fear.

“Isn’t she the new one? Was she the one who injured that butcher’s hand?”

“How did she pull that off?”

“She’s really brave!”

Winona and Tracey, having seen Maren’s capabilities up close, knew better than to underestimate her.

“Maren…” Winona’s anxiety was evident.

She recognized Maren’s strength, yet the sight of her in handcuffs filled her with concern.

Tracey shared Winona’s apprehension.

Agate, who had lost all hope, felt a renewed sense of possibility when Maren intervened.

If anyone could save her, it was Maren.

“The newcomer hasn’t suffered enough yet. She just got lucky with a sneak attack. If she dares to resist, she’ll pay for it later!” Evelyn’s remark broke the brief moment of hope.

“Evelyn, would it kill you to stay silent? Shut your mouth!” Tracey’s retort was sharp, wishing she could gag Evelyn.

Evelyn wanted to retaliate, but halted as Tracey advanced towards her, causing her to hold back her insult.

Lenny was also intimidated by Maren. The throbbing pain in his hand was a constant reminder not to underestimate her.

Accustomed to rough encounters, Lenny managed to mask his inner turmoil with a facade of bravery.

“You have some nerve. I hadn’t noticed you before. Such a pretty face,” he remarked, noticing the handcuffs on

Maren’s wrists.

He observed Maren fiddling with some small stones, her hands still cuffed.

“Why do you remain silent?” he pressed her further.

Lenny restrained himself, remembering the severe pain Maren’s thrown stone had caused.

The strength she demonstrated/ even while handcuffed, was extraordinary.

Only Lenny, who had endured the pain himself, truly understood just how close Maren’s stone had come to

cutting straight through his palm.

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The stone had embedded itself deep into his flesh, and even now, he hadn’t brought himself to remove it.

Even the slightest touch to the injury sent agonizing shocks through his body.

“Seriously? Do you think you’re worthy of talking to me?” Maren spoke with utter contempt. In her eyes, Lenny was far beneath her, unworthy of even being considered a rival.

Her arrogance shocked everyone present. They had not witnessed Maren injuring Lenny earlier, but now heard her bold challenge.

“You dare to show such arrogance even as a captive!” Lenny’s rage boiled over. It was unprecedented for him to be so openly disrespected.

He saw himself as the one in charge, holding authority over the prisoners as though he were the warden in all but name.

Every woman here quivered before him, eager to please.

“Listen, no matter who you were outside, in my domain, even the mightiest tiger must bow down!”

Fuming, Lenny approached Maren, brandishing the cleaver he used for dismemberment.

“Her end is near.”

Everyone thought Maren was doomed.

“There isn’t a woman I cannot subdue!” Lenny boasted loudly. His earlier underestimation wouldn’t repeat itself; he believed Maren, handcuffed, posed no real threat.

“Maren…” Winona’s voice trembled as she grasped at Maren’s arm, her anxiety noticeable.

Tracey, too, was visibly worried, swallowing her fear as the tension mounted.

The crowd had already retreated, leaving a clear space around them.

“Don’t worry; I’ll take you home. You two step aside for now.” Maren reassured them, gently encouraging them to step away.

“But…” Winona hesitated, reluctant to leave.

“Winona, we can’t help her by staying here. It’s safer to stand back.” Tracey moved with determination, pulling her friend to safety.

“It looks like your friends have left you.”

Lenny hadn’t caught their conversation; he only noticed Winona and Tracey retreating as he stepped forward. His powerful presence had likely sent them running, and the thought alone was enough to boost his ego.

“You’re even more stunning than any woman I’ve encountered! It’s almost a shame to think of harming you. How about a deal? Sleep with me, and I’ll let you live.”

Though Lenny’s right hand ached from the stone Maren had hurled, stoking the flames of his anger, his rage began to ease as he truly saw her beauty for the first time.