The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 239

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Fury rippled through the judges. Nadia’s behavior had crossed a line no one was willing to overlook.

Among future soldiers, character was everything–and what she pulled was disgraceful.

Still, there was always someone who saw things differently.

“Hold on, everyone–let’s take a moment before we start jumping to conclusions,” Gerald said.

“You’ve got to be kidding! Defending her again? That wasn’t just poor judgment–it was a downright crime!”

“She didn’t act like a soldier–she acted like a criminal!”

Frustration with Gerald was written all over the judges‘ faces.

Those who knew him well didn’t hold back. They called him an asshole.

“Come on, you’re all overreacting. From where I stand, Nadia’s actions were clearly commendable. She shouldn’t be disqualified–she deserves top marks and maybe even praise once the contest ends,” Gerald said, leaving everyone stunned by his bizarre and unexpected response.

“You’ve completely lost it, Gerald!” one of the judges snapped. Nadia had tried to harm Maren, and he wanted to call that a good deed? Praise her instead of holding her accountable? It was unbelievable.

“I’m not talking nonsense. Think about it–what do you think would’ve happened if Nadia hadn’t done what she did?” Unfazed, Gerald stood his ground.

One judge immediately replied, “Then it would’ve been her facing the danger. But she pushed it on someone else. That’s not strategy. That’s selfish cowardice!”

“That’s right–complete disaster. Nadia prevented that by giving up just Maren and Morris to save dozens. Trading two lives for many… How is that not considered a great deed?” Gerald said, his voice steady and sure. The judges were taken aback by his logic.

It was beyond them how Gerald could show so little shame.

Could Nadia truly have been acting to protect her team?

Anyone could see it was driven by jealousy–a personal grudge against Maren, disguised as concern. Pure

malice.

“Gerald, is that really how you weigh a human life? After everything you’ve studied? You’ve completely lost your sense of decency.”

Tempers flared across the judging panel.

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“I’m simply pointing out the facts,” Gerald said, completely unfazed by their frustration.

“This isn’t against the rules. Nothing says it’s forbidden, so technically, it doesn’t count as a violation.”

The judges continued to argue.

“Fine, if you’re still not satisfied, let’s hear what Mr. Marshall has to say!” Gerald said, shifting the responsibility onto Calvert.

All eyes immediately shifted to Calvert.

Inwardly, Calvert wavered. By the book, fairness demanded he side with Maren. Yet the moment he remembered who Maren really was…

Had Maren been just another face in the crowd, Calvert wouldn’t have given her a second thought. But she was anything but ordinary.

Age was catching up with Calvert, and he wasn’t sure how much time he had left. What worried him more was the thought that no one in the family could stand up to Maren–especially with Lucien already falling under her spell.

If things kept going this way, the Marshall family would soon lose control over the underworld.

To the Marshall family, Maren posed a serious threat. If they didn’t act, she’d end up shaking their foundation.

After looking into Maren, Calvert had learned the truth–she had taken,over Baimsa’s underworld.

The thought haunted him. If left unchecked, the Marshall family might be next. So, when Gerald proposed releasing the wolves here, Calvert didn’t hesitate to say yes.

Now, the same logic applied.

In Calvert’s eyes, as far as the Marshall family was concerned, the best outcome would be Maren dying here.

“The question of right or wrong isn’t yours to settle right now. This isn’t under your authority. Your role is to identify the top talents in this survival contest./The rules clearly state that judges aren’t allowed to interfere with the competition under any circumstances.”

Calvert’s message was clear. He didn’t outright defend Nadia, but he wasn’t about to back Maren either. To him, this matter wasn’t theirs to worry about.

On the surface, it seemed neutral, but in reality, it leaned in Nadia’s favor.

“See? Even Mr. Marshall agrees. Anything else to add?” Gerald said, grinning smugly.

To him, the judges were beneath him!

All these fools cared about was fairness, completely missing the reality of what was truly at stake.

Only Gerald saw the full picture–the tension brewing between the Marshall family and the underworld.

With Calvert’s decision made, the judges had no choice but to stay quiet and keep their eyes on the students.

Right then, Maren stirred from her sleep.

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Years spent surviving in the criminal world had trained her to rest lightly, and the sound of footsteps pulled

her awake.

Soft footsteps echoed in the distance. Maren stayed still, pretending to sleep, her breathing steady and slow.

Only when the figure drew close did she realize it was the mother bear from earlier. It glanced at Maren as it

passed by and then left the cave.

The fact that it didn’t strike proved one thing–it wasn’t there to harm her.

That alone eased some of the tension in Maren’s chest.

Since bears were active at night and the rain had let up, it was likely heading out to forage–nothing that