The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235 Fighting Against The Tiger

The students gathered around Nadia erupted in a chorus of astonished cheers, completely drawn into the spectacle of human versus predator unfolding below.

“Maren…” Wilbur whispered, mesmerized by the sheer ease with which Maren had wounded the tiger.

Beside him, Nadia’s expression darkened.

Wilbur’s obvious fascination with Maren made her insides twist uncomfortably.

“It’s just a scratch. The fight’s not over yet. Who knows who’ll win?” Hannah’s words were the only thing that

offered her a bit of comfort.

“Exactly. Just a lucky shot, nothing decisive,” Nadia mutter to herself.

Even though the tiger roared in pain, she could clearly see that the injury was minor–a shallow cut at best.

Had Maren wielded a blade instead of just a stone, the tiger would’ve been severely injured, but fortunately for

it, a rock was all Maren had.

“Now that you know what pain feels like, why don’t you run along?” Maren hurled another stone to chase the

animal away,

But the tiger, acting purely on instinct rather than human intellect, lacked the reasoning to retreat from such a

minor wound, especially facing an opponent like Maren, who didn’t even have a weapon.

While most people would freeze facing a tiger, Maren had always been far from ordinary.

The fresh sting of pain inflamed the tiger’s rage; instead of backing down, it stared at Maren with intense fury,

readying itself for another attack.

The tiger lunged again, refusing to yield.

This marked its third attempt at overpowering Maren.

Learning from past mistakes, the tiger didn’t leap this time, choosing instead to charge headlong with pure

brute force.

“Too late for you. This time, I’m taking the shot.”

Maren moved like lightning, delivering a fierce kick that drove the tiger’s head forcefully into the dirt.

The tiger, howling with rage, jerked its head upward sharply, launching Maren into the air.

Taking advantage of the momentum, Maren landed on the tiger’s back and delivered two rapid punches to its

head.

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Frantic, the beast snapped its jaws and slashed desperately with its claws, yet Maren effortlessly dodged every

strike.

Enraged and desperate, the tiger bucked wildly, trying to throw Maren off its back.

“She’s lost her mind! If she falls, she’s done for!” a judge cried out, eyes glued anxiously to the fight.

Morris, his heart pounding furiously, watched with bated breath, unable to turn away.

Yet Maren persisted, relentlessly pounding the tiger’s head with precise, powerful strikes.

Every blow drew anguished roars from the tiger as it thrashed helplessly in circles, desperate to escape her grip.

No matter how viciously the animal struggled, Maren remained solidly anchored.

Having tamed the wildest horses, handling a frenzied tiger wasn’t beyond Maren’s capability.

“Remarkable horsemanship!” Calvert was the only one sharp enough to catch it.

“Maren, you’re incredible!” Morris shouted, finally releasing his pent–up tension as the tiger’s struggles grew

weaker.

Seeing Maren overpower the mighty predator so effortlessly filled him with newfound admiration.

The tiger kept growling defiantly, but every attempt at resistance was met by Maren’s disciplined strikes.

Nearly an hour of nonstop fighting had drained the tiger completely. It finally collapsed, lying still on the ground utterly defeated.

Finally, Maren slid off its back.

“Want another go?” she asked mockingly, nudging its limp paw. The beast merely gazed up at her, too drained

to even rise.

Nearly an hour of sprinting and leaping had left the tiger drained of all energy.

Though Maren felt a bit worn out, it was nothing compared to the exhaustion the tiger had gone through.

“Not so tough after all, right?”

After making sure the tiger was no longer a danger, Maren headed back to Morris, who was already showering her with praise.

“Think you’d ever show me a few of those moves someday, Maren?”

Watching Maren fight had convinced Morris of her exceptional ability.

He even suspected she had held back the entire time. Had Maren unleashed her full strength, the tiger would’ve fared much worse,

“If you’re genuinely interested, sure,” Maren replied easily, open to teaching Morris some basic self–defense.

“Fantastic!” Morris was ecstatic,

Their exchange was cheerful and upbeat, but across the clearing, Nadia was seething.

Anger burned in Nadia’s eyes.

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She cursed Maren.

What was it with Maren always stepping in and stealing her moment?

Nadia felt helplessly angry.

It baffled her how had Maren suddenly turned into someone so powerful, someone she barely even recognized?

Nadia couldn’t even stack up–Maren had become far too formidable.

Aside from Hannah, every other student, Wilbur included, stared at Maren with open admiration and envy.

Their obvious praise only added fuel to Nadia’s simmering resentment.

“We’re losing daylight; we better head back and start working on our shelter,” Nadia said curtly, eager to steer everyone’s attention away from Maren.

Meanwhile, the judges were excitedly discussing the spectacle they’d witnessed.

“Taking down a tiger? That’s beyond what even top military elites can pull off. No wonder Alberto was so keen to recruit her–she’s a real prodigy!”

Their voices were filled with awe.

Ever since the first shooting round, the story of Alberto’s unsuccessful attempt to recruit Maren had circulated

widely among them.

“Word is, she defeated Daniel with a single move. Not even many in the Marshall family could manage

something like that.”

Maren had done so well that even judges seasoned in top–tier talent couldn’t hold back their praise.

And surprisingly, even Calvert–despite his dislike for her–kept silent when others began likening her to the

Marshall family’s finest.

“Lucien really does have an eye for talent. If it weren’t for her underworld connections, we might’ve welcomed

her. Shame, really…” Calvert reflected quietly.

Despite everything, talent was undeniable, and even someone as selective as Calvert recognized Maren’s value.

“But remember, this competition isn’t just about brute force. You can’t win every round with combat alone. It’s already midday, and Maren and Morris still don’t have a place to sleep tonight, correct?” Gerald said, trying to

belittle Maren.

A hush fell over the other judges. Gerald’s prejudice against Maren was clear as day, but he wasn’t completely

off base.

Maren had saved the mother bear from the tiger, so the cave still belonged to the bears.

Despite everything they’d done, she and Morris were still without a place to stay.

Morris also realized this issue. “Maren, should we look for another cave?”

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