The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238 Crisis Comes Again

A judge had just answered an incoming call.

Before he could utter a word, Gerald yanked the phone from his hand and rattled off a location, then hung up

without hesitation.

“Gerald! What do you think you’re doing?” the judge shouted, visibly outraged.

“You think it’s worth wasting such a high–level test on those mediocre teams?” Gerald said coolly, as if his

decision needed no defense.

Surviving on this island wasn’t just about scavenging for food or hiding from danger. The test was meant to

measure whether someone could stay sharp and combat–ready, even when facing life–threatening situations.

Because of that, the military had arranged for a trained wolf pack to be used as part of the challenge, raising

the intensity of the trial by several notches. These wolves weren’t raised in the wilderness, but they weren’t

domesticated either. They’d been fed raw flesh, and their instincts had never been dulled. While they didn’t possess the same deadly edge as wild–born wolves, they were still more than capable of striking fear. For pushing students into high–stress situations, they were the perfect tool.

Of course, regardless of their upbringing, unleashing a unified pack like that—-especially one that could easily number in the dozens–was a gamble that could quickly veer out of control.

The panel of judges, without exception, tried to talk Gerald down.

“I’m actually inclined to agree with Gerald on this. The purpose of this competition isn’t just to test basic survival skills. It’s meant to identify the strongest candidates to serve under military. And so far, most teams haven’t shown anything remarkable. Maren’s team stands out in individual skill, and Nadia’s has the advantage in numbers. Between them, they’ve proven to be the most competent. Focusing the main assessment on those two makes perfect sense.” To everyone’s astonishment, Calvert chose to support Gerald’s suggestion instead.

The judges were left in confusion. “Mr. Marshall, if something were to happen to Maren because of this, it would be an irreplaceable loss for the military.”

Maren’s abilities were unquestionable. Whether she passed this test or not, the military would have her as a recruit. What was the purpose of risking her life on such a challenge?

However, Calvert stood unwavering in his decision. “As soldiers, we are conditioned to face hardship and persist no matter the odds. If Maren cannot handle something as minor as this challenge, she doesn’t belong in the military, regardless of her skills.”

The judges persisted, unwilling to let the matter go. “But Mr. Marshall—”

“There is nothing more to discuss. Follow my orders!” Calvert’s voice carried a finality that brooked no

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argument.

That was the end of the conversation. The rest of the judges were silenced, perplexed by Calvert’s sudden shift to such a resolute stance.

Only Gerald, who had been waiting for this moment, looked inwardly pleased.

With Calvert’s command, every helicopter on the island unleashed the wolves, their numbers surely surpassing a hundred in total.

Night had fallen when Nadia was abruptly roused by a sound.

As her eyes flickered open, she saw that everyone else, including Wilbur and Hannah, remained in a peaceful, undisturbed sleep.

“What was that? Could an animal be nearby?”

It felt strange to her. After all, they were in the domain of a powerful predator. What other animal would dare venture this close? Could it possibly be another predator, like a tiger or a bear?

She quickly propped herself up.

Her gaze shifted to the crude wooden planks that offered little protection from the wind. She couldn’t help but wonder if they’d be able to stand against a real beast’s assault.

At that very moment, the same eerie animal cry rang out once again. It was deep, shrill, and drawn out.

“A wolf’s howl?”

But it wasn’t just a single howl. More followed, a chorus of them. A cold shiver crept down her spine.

By the sound of it, the wolves weren’t far away.

“Wake up! Wake up!” Nadia tried to shake the students awake. With so many of them, if the wolf pack truly came, wouldn’t they be easy prey?

She pushed the students around her, but they simply rolled over and continued sleeping.

They were fast asleep, the weight of exhaustion from a long day and no dinner keeping them in a deep, unshakable slumber.

Left with no other option, Nadia decided to focus on rousing just Wilbur and Hannah. After all, like her, they hadn’t been part of the work during the day, so waking them would be far easier. They could escape first, and if the others didn’t wake, then that wasn’t her problem.

Just as she was about to call out to Wilbur, she stopped.

Her gaze fell on the raw wild rabbits they had failed to eat the night before, and a dark, cunning idea flickered through her mind.

Maren was close by as well. By using the blood and meat from these wild rabbits, she could easily craft a trail leading straight to Maren. Without a doubt, the wolf pack would follow it.

If she guided the wolves towards Maren, they would naturally make their way down to the lower ground, while Nadia and her team, positioned on higher terrain, would remain safe.

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