The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 Belated Affection

Stormclaw had gone to the Borba Bay to hunt down Mr. Lion and nearly caught Blackwood, but Blackwood slipped away just in time. Not long after returning to the Sovereign Underworld, Blackwood launched his own search into who had killed his cousin, Slasher.

Alexander, long suspicious of Maren’s identity, approached Blackwood, questioning him about the ferry incident and presenting a photograph of Maren for confirmation.

Their lengthy conversation finally removed all doubts–Maren was not dead.

The news spread quickly.

The traitors, as well as those who had aided them, fell into a state of panic.

Shortly after dealing with the aftermath involving the Crazybulls and the Slayers, Maren received a call from Daniel, the dean of the Royal Military Academy, asking to meet her at a cafe.

“Do you need something from me, Mr. Smith?” Maren cut straight to the chase.

However, Daniel hesitated, noticeably uncomfortable, failing to speak up right away.

“Mr. Smith?” Maren frowned.

He’d called her here, yet was oddly reluctant to explain why.

“Maren, the truth is, I asked you here because I need a favor from you.” Daniel finally spoke up, fearing she might leave.

A favor from her?

“What’s so urgent that you had to meet me privately?” Maren asked.

“There’s a high–level competition in Voutsas soon, gathering elite students from every military academy across Slatinia,” Daniel explained carefully,

Within seconds, Maren grasped exactly where he was going with this, “You want me to represent the Royal Military Academy in this event?”

“Yes, that’s right,” Daniel admitted. “Slatinia regularly holds the competition to gauge each academy’s effectiveness. The results directly influence how resources are distributed among the academies.”

“I don’t have time,” Maren responded flatly, standing up.

With Stormclaw busy collecting vital intel on the Echucan jungles, she had to stay prepared to leave at any

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moment.

With her time in Baimsa quickly running out, there was no way she could manage a trip all the way to Voutsas.

Maren was ready to leave.

“Wait, Maren!” Daniel pleaded. “To be honest, ever since you defeated me publicly, the top brass in Voutsas started questioning my competence. They’re threatening to remove me as dean unless my academy takes first place this time.”

There was a clear sadness in his eyes as he genuinely reached out for Maren’s help.

Maren paused quietly, saying nothing.

Though they’d had differences before, those conflicts had been trivial.

In fairness, Daniel wasn’t entirely undeserving of his position.

Yet the problem remained–Maren genuinely couldn’t spare the time.

“It’s not personal, Mr. Smith. The thing is, I’ll be heading to Echucan soon, and right now, I’m caught up with sorting out my sister’s schooling.”

She’d taken Isla around multiple local schools already, yet none suited her needs.

Truthfully, Maren disliked those schools herself.

Apart from the Baimsa Royal Trinity, there weren’t any good schools in the city.

But the Baimsa Royal Trinity were packed with kids from wealthy families and had cutthroat competition, which wouldn’t be a good fit for Isla’s gentle nature.

“You’re trying to find a school? What kind of school are you looking for? Elementary or middle?” Daniel

immediately brightened, seeing an opportunity to assist her.

Catching the sudden enthusiasm in Daniel’s eyes, Maren realized he might have useful connections. “I’m looking for a good public middle school.”

“Then Voutsas Middle School is your best bet. I’m close friends with the principal there,” Daniel suggested ads with the principal there,” Daniel suggested

promptly. “It’s considered the best public school in Slatinia–friendly environment, low pressure, perfect for a

child.”

Daniel’s words immediately sparked Maren’s interest. She needed

Echucan.

Settled quickly before heading off to

“Alright, I’ll participate in the competition, but it better not drag out, Maren agreed, acknowledging his goodwill and understanding the need to

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“Fantastic!” Daniel exclaimed, promising to pecall the principal that evening and update Maren right

away.

After their meeting ended, Maren returned home.

“At least that settles Isla’s schooling issue. Now, I just need to finish handling the Thorpe family,” she muttered.

Before leaving for Echucan, she had to settle this. She was planning to bring a team to visit the Thorpe family

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