The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282 She’s Absolutely Stunning

Maren sent messages to Simon and Lucien, directing their teams to track down Stormclaw

She doubted anyone within the country posed a real threat to Stormclaw, yet his sudden disappearance indicated that something significant must have occurred. It wasn’t necessarily perilous–perhaps he was merely caught up in a situation from which he couldn’t extricate himself

Realizing speculation was futile without further information, Maren decided to move on.

The afternoon was progressing, and she needed to go to the Marshall family’s banquet.

Gossip linking her with Lucien had been circulating, drawing considerable scrutiny. It was inevitable that some people would try to cause her trouble.

Individuals like Lucien’s cousin, Higgs, or those contemptuous of underworld connections, might see an

opportunity.

The banquet was scheduled for sunset, yet arriving guests typically appeared earlier in the afternoon as a gesture of respect. Arriving late could furnish her detractors with ammunition for criticism.

Particularly critical was Calvert, the family patriarch. Lucien’s ascent to leadership largely depended on Calvert’s endorsement. Given the family’s aversion to underworld figures, Lucien’s relationship with Maren was a

negative.

Tonight, her conduct had to be impeccable. She aimed to preemptively address any critiques and, ideally, render her adversaries speechless. She couldn’t afford to provide the Marshall family with any fodder for fault-

finding

“I can’t afford to let them get the upper hand. I need to act first.” Maren paused for a moment, a new idea forming in her mind. “Looks like it’s time for a change in style.”

Resolved, Maren didn’t head directly to the Marshall estate. She made a detour first.

As darkness enveloped the city, one might expect a quiet evening, but the buzz around Calvert’s birthday event kept the social elites of Voutsas lively.

The Marshall family’s estate had been become an extravagant venue for the celebration.

A continuous flow of distinguished guests–entrepreneurs of considerable wealth, influential politicians, and other notable figures–made their grand entrance.

They were drawn to celebrate Calvert’s special day, each arriving with elaborate gifts, their demeanor oozing politeness and profound respect.

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Chapter 282 She’s Alveolutely Stunning

“Lucien, you’re empty–handed? You didn’t forget a gift for grandfather, did you?”

Lucien, handling the event logistics at the entrance, was Higgs‘ immediate target upon the latter’s arrival.

Higgs, flaunting a gift box wrapped with meticulous care, seemed to handle it overly delicately, suggesting its contents were extremely fragile.

“Considering I arrived before you, how would you know whether I brough omething? Unless you’ve suddenly developed psychic abilities?” Lucien retorted, observing Higgs. It was clear to him that Higgs had stolen his gifts.

“Just guessing.” Higgs said, the smugness evident on his face. He didn’t give a damn about Lucien discovering

what he had done.

His motives were clear and hardly surprising to Lucien. They were competitors, and without proof to bring before Calvert, Higgs‘ tactics were unlikely to backfire.

“Higgs, is this your cousin? He’s quite the charmer, very sophisticated,” said a woman as she approached, her tight miniskirt and bold makeup enhancing her provocative allure. Any slight forward bend revealed more than intended, her demeanor boldly challenging any onlooker’s restraint.

Lucien was immediately drawn to her, especially her eyes, which conveyed a bold and enticing allure typically reserved for more private moments.

She also caught the attention of everyone else present. Each man seemed unable to look away.

“She’s absolutely stunning! Makes me want to…”

“Run off to the bedroom with her, doesn’t it? That’s not mere attractiveness; that’s raw seduction.”

“Why on earth would they allow her entry here?”

The crowd was divided; while some were clearly enchanted, others expressed outright revulsion.

“Let me give her a proper introduction. This is Yvette Wright, a member of the Wright family, and she’s my girlfriend,” said Higgs, wrapping his arm around her waist with a possessive ease.

Knowing full well Lucien’s reputation with the ladies, he made it a point to flaunt her.

The Wright family? Lucien was puzzled. He didn’t recognize the name, suggesting it might be a lesser–known family in Voutsas. And Yvette being Higgs‘ girlfriend? He was all too aware of Higgs‘ reputation for fleeting and exploitative romances.

Lucien had always kept things playful but consensual. Higgs, on the other hand, operated like a predator lurking in plain sight.

Behind closed doors, he’d left behind a trail of threats, assaults, even rumors of gang violence and murder- each one buried deeper than the last.

To stay one step ahead, Lucien had once quietly ordered a full background check on Higgs. What he found painted a chilling portrait of the man hiding behind the family name.

Respect was never something Higgs extended to women. So why parade one around now, calling her his girlfriend at a formal event no less?

“You’ve gone awfully quiet, Lucien. Are you enchanted by me?” Yvette teased, twirling a strand of hair around

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