The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 246

Chapter 246 Calvert’s Dinner Banquet

Unbeknownst to Nadia, the release of the wolf pack on the island was a deliberate twist in the competition.

While Nadia and her team watched with mixed feelings of envy and resignation, Maren and Morris climbed into the helicopter and took off.

As Nadia watched the helicopter ascend slowly, a relentless pressure built in her chest, refusing to subside.

With Maren claiming the victory, Nadia questioned her own reasons for remaining.

Not everyone shared Nadia’s sense of defeat or bitterness.

“Now that they’ve left, we get to keep all the wolf meat,” someone said cheerfully.

“Exactly! We have plenty of food now. This could easily sustain us for the next few days.”

“Isn’t it ironic? Maren’s departure might just be our lucky break!”

A shift in mood was evident among the crowd, who felt disheartened just a short while ago. They now looked

upon the heap of wolf meat with renewed optimism.

Unlike Nadia, they had no grand ambitions for the championship; defeating Maren was never in their plans.

All they wanted was a decent spot in the rankings. Who took first place didn’t concern them in the slightest.

And more than anything else, they were painfully hungry.

“Won’t you join us for a bite, Nadia?” Wilbur suggested, trying to ease the tension. He too felt a little upset, but

not as much as Nadia.

Distress weighed heavily on Nadia.

Surrounded by cheers, it felt as though everyone had expected it, yet for Nadia, that championship was meant

to be hers.

Before she could express her frustration, the loud rumble of her stomach reminded her of her more pressing

need.

She needed food just as much as anyone else.

“Fine,” Nadia said.

Eating the leftovers from Maren wasn’t ideal, but options were scarce.

This time, Nadia had to swallow her pride, a departure from her usual defiance.

“Come on, you hungry folks! Dive into that wolf meat. Don’t hold back!”

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Just as Nadia braced herself to partake in her enemies‘ leftovers, Morris‘ taunting rang out from the helicopter

above.

Her newly mustered courage almost crumbled. The humiliation was intense! Who did Morris think he was? In

the past, he did not dare to lift his head in her presence, and now he dared to disdain her. Damn Maren. She was to blame for all of this.

“Look! The wolf meat–it’s being stolen!” Suddenly, a shout pierced the air.

Everyone froze, then whipped their heads towards the pile of meat.

There, a creature resembling a human was rapidly consuming the wolf meat.

“That’s not just any creature–it’s the black bear we saw earlier!”

“Indeed! The same black bear has returned!”

A wave of shock swept through the group.

They recognized this bear, and the cubs following it.

With the wolves gone, the bears had ventured back.

But the real issue wasn’t the bears themselves. The problem was that the wolf meat had been piled right outside the cave. Now that the bears had returned, how were they expected to get any of it? Were they supposed to go up against the bears for it? Aside from Maren, who among them had the skill to pull that off?

“Any ideas, Nadia?” one of her teammates asked. Everyone looked to her, expecting guidance.

Tremors of rage shook Nadia’s hands; she was at a loss.

The rest simply resigned themselves to their bad luck.

“This is a disaster! We have ten more days here. How will we manage to live?”

“I’m so hungry, I can’t stand it any longer!”

“I just want to go back home.”

Desperation erupted among the crowd.

But by then, Maren and Morris had already disappeared into the distance. None of it reached their ears.

Upon their arrival, the judge’s chauffeur escorted them to their lodgings.

During the ride, the judge lavished them with commendations.

Morris grinned throughout, pleased by the commendations. Maren was also cheerful, satisfied that her support for Morris had paid off.

“By the way, the officers from the military heard about what you accomplished. They’ve planned a banquet at the Harborstone Hotel and want to meet you both face–to–face.” While riding in the car, the judge passed along the invitation to Maren and Morris.

Morris was quick to accept the invitation, intrigued by the potential perks from the military.

Maren was less enthused and was about to decline when her phone buzzed with a message from Lucien,

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inviting her to a banquet hosted by the Marshall family that same evening.

His grandfather, Calvert, was celebrating his seventieth birthday and wanted her there.

Relieved to have a valid reason to decline, Maren showed the judge her text.

The Marshall family’s name, particularly Calvert’s, carried enough weight to earn the respect of the military.

“Given Mr. Marshall’s personal invitation, we can reschedule your meeting with the military officers,” the judge

said, showing understanding. “Also, Maren, we’re eagerly anticipating your participation in the upcoming medical competition.”

“When is this medical competition set to begin?” Maren asked.

“Most likely a few days after the island survival challenge wraps up.”

Given the exhaustion from the island challenge, the competitors would receive a few days to recover.

“That sounds manageable,” Maren responded.

“I’m counting on you to clinch another title!” the judge said.

With victories in the previous two contests and the highest overall scores, Maren had clearly demonstrated her

capabilities, and the judge was confident in her continued success.

He then drove Maren to her residence before leaving with Morris.

As she exited the vehicle, Morris looked at her with appreciation.

Maren realized the significance of her decision to skip the military banquet–it allowed Morris to be the focus and enhance his connections within the military. This was partly why she had decided to bow out.

“Maren, hop in.” A red sports car pulled up. The window slid down to reveal Lucien inside.

“Wasn’t the banquet scheduled for tonight? What brings you here so early?” Maren asked.

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