The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Cooperation

At that moment, the other elevators slid open as well, and the students who had come to watch the

commotion filed in.

“Who are you?” Ernest asked

The eighth floor was the highest level of the building, and they’d booked the whole space for Lucien’s birthday. On a regular day, no one else would have any reason to be there.

“She’s my sister, the current leader of the Morgan family from Baimsa. We’re here today to pay a visit to the Marshall family,” Nadia cut in before Maren had the chance to say a word. Now that she said that, there would be no turning back for Maren.

“Baimsa? The Morgan family?” Ernest, having spent most of his life in the military, wasn’t particularly familiar with powerful families from other cities.

“It’s the top–ranking family in Baimsa.” A nearby guest spoke up, clearly recognizing the name.

Understanding immediately clicked for Ernest. “Please come in. May I ask what business brings you here today?”

His tone was unexpectedly warm, though he couldn’t help feeling surprised at how young Maren appeared.

The other guests were already aware of what was happening. Ernest was helping Lucien build connections.

Even though he often grumbled about Lucien, he always supported his brother from behind the scenes, using his own military influence.

“Thank you,” Maren responded calmly, her tone polite and measured.

She followed Ernest to a nearby sofa and took a seat. Ernest personally poured her a glass of wine.

Around them, the guests resumed mingling and snacking, pretending as if nothing unusual had occurred.

Among the crowd stood isla and Stormclaw.

Still, whether they were military academy students or guests from the Marshall family, all eyes were discreetly fixed on Maren and Ernest.

Nadia could hardly wait to see Maren make a fool of herself.

Maren’s eyes briefly swept toward Lucien, sprawled across another sofa with his arms lazily draped around two women. Her brows knit together instinctively. He was exactly as she’d expected–an irresponsible womanizer.

“I’m sorry about my brother. Well, never mind. I hope you won’t think poorly of us, Miss Morgan,” Ernest said sheepishly, catching sight of where Maren’s attention had drifted to. He couldn’t even come up with a decent excuse to defend Lucien.

“It’s fine. I’ve already heard so much about his reputation. We didn’t intend to interrupt your gathering tonight, but I would like to discuss the possibility of future cooperation,” Maren said, getting right to the point.

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Chapter 208 Cooperation

“Cooperation? As in business partnerships?” Ernest asked, though he clearly didn’t care much for business. matters. For the Marshall family, power plays outweighed financial gain at the moment.

“It’s more than just business. I’m referring to comprehensive cooperation.”

By now, Maren had firmly established her position in Baimsa. But if she wanted to extend her influence throughout Slatinia, there was no getting around the Marshalls.

Ernest caught on quickly to what she was suggesting. “If we’re talking about cooperation, then surely you’ve got a bargaining chip, haven’t you?”

The Morgan family might be wealthy, but compared to the Marshalls, who had held their grip on power for centuries, they were steps behind.

“Are you familiar with the four major gangs in Baimsa?” Maren asked in an even tone.

“I am.” Even if Ernest wasn’t active in elite business circles, as a member of the Marshall family, knowing the gang structures came with the territory. The four major gangs of Baimsa were notorious.

“The Angels of Death, the Onyx, the Slayers, and the Crazybulls.”

“So you want my family to help you wipe out the gangs?” Ernest asked, reading between the lines.

The Marshalls were famous for their ability to dismantle gangs; their record spoke for itself. Proposals like this were nothing new to Ernest.

“From what I understand, all four gangs are forces to be reckoned with–especially the Angels of Death. I also heard that not long ago, there was a brutal internal war. The Angels of Death and the Onyx joined forces to wipe out the Slayers and the Crazybulls. In doing so, they’ve unified the entire underground scene in Baimsa.

Now, the Angels of Death and the Onyx operate as a single force, standing against the rest of the underground world. Even for a family like mine, trying to handle that would come at too high a price.”

Ernest was starting to feel irritated with Maren. This was their very first meeting, and she was already

expecting the Marshalls to clean up a mess this large?

“I think you have misunderstood my point,” Maren explained, her voice unwavering. “What I’m saying is Baimsa’s entire underground is my bargaining chip.”

“What?”

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