The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 289

Chapter 289 Lucien Would Never Turn Against The…..

“I’m not interested in women. Just a bit anxious, you know? What if I end up losing to you later?” Sawyer

scrambled for a plausible explanation.

This moment was too precious for him to risk; if Maren became offended or saw through his facade, he’d be at

a loss.

“Okay.” Maren casually dismissed his concern.

“Why don’t we go over our dance moves? We need to be convincing, right?” Sawyer suggested.

“Alright, that sounds good.” Maren accepted.

They started to dance, and as they did, the tension eased, bringing them closer.

“Why do you keep looking at me like that?” Maren asked, her discomfort growing with Sawyer’s unwavering

attention.

“Oh, it’s nothing.” Sawyer quickly diverted his gaze.

Maren was radiant tonight, her beauty so overwhelming that it quickened his pulse.

Her presence was enchanting, and even without perfume, there was a sweet aura around her.

“Let’s go back,” Maren suggested as their dance concluded, stepping back from Sawyer.

She realized she had been absent for quite some time.

“Sure.” Sawyer offered his arm to her.

“Why?” Maren looked at him quizzically.

“We have to sell it, remember? Everyone out there thinks we’ve just shared a romantic interlude in here. We need to appear united as we go back out,” Sawyer explained.

Seeing his logic, Maren accepted his arm, and they made their way out together.

“They’re coming out.”

“That was quick. Wasn’t Lucien meant to be quite the ladies‘ man? Seems a bit short.”

“Only more than ten minutes? When you think about what all that involves, it sounds like it ended almost before it began. That’s hardly impressive.”

“Give the guy a break. With someone as stunning as her, many would struggle to prolong the moment.”

“Indeed. She’s breathtaking; any man would struggle to hold out.”

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“Enough already.”

Maren had led Lucien into the women’s restroom not long before. Now, barely twenty minutes had passed, and they were stepping back into the party together.

The crowd was alive with whispers and speculations about their quick return.

Sawyer exhaled deeply upon hearing the chatter, while Maren couldn’t her but giggle behind her hand.

“They’re not talking about you, relax,” she teased, poking fun at his discomfort.

Had she remained silent, perhaps Sawyer would have been less affected, but her comment made him stiffen.

He was well aware the remarks weren’t directed at him.

“Keep it together. The Marshall family is watching. We need to tread carefully,” he said, catching the watchful eyes of some guests and using it to deflect from the moment’s tension.

“Understood.” Maren already noticed those gazes too.

Higgs had briefed his family that she and Lucien were merely pretending to be a couple. This news suited the Marshall family well. Yet, they still lacked conclusive evidence to fully leverage this situation.

As soon as Maren and Sawyer walked out from the restroom, they immediately sensed an unusual setup–the Marshall family, previously scattered, had now subtly encircled them.

It was evident the Marshall family was on the lookout for any hint that the couple’s affection was just a performance.

“We should show them more affection,” Maren suggested, as she playfully fed Sawyer a slice of cake.

Sawyer welcomed the gesture with joy. He relished these displays and, after enjoying the cake Maren offered, affectionately stroked her hair.

To onlookers, their behavior mirrored that of a couple intimately connected.

“Dad, are we really taking Higgs‘ claims at face value? I don’t see Maren and Lucien staging this. I mean, I know Lucien well enough. He enjoys his fun, but he wouldn’t joke about something as grave as this.” Edwin advocated

for Lucien

Earlier, while several prominent guests were taking turns congratulating Calvert on his birthday, he had received a text message from Higgs and shared the message with everyone around him.

Edwin, knowing Higgs‘ relentless ambition to replace Lucien as the heir and his tendency to manipulate, instantly suspected another one of Higgs‘ plots targeting Lucien.

“Whether it’s fake or not, we’ll confirm soon. Higgs is checking into it and promises to deliver proof. Let’s just wait for his findings, unless of course, someone here is apprehensive about what might be uncovered,” Leon, Higgs‘ father, said pointedly.

“Leon, what exactly are you suggesting? That I’m hiding something?” Edwin retorted, his anger evident at the insinuation

Leon scoffed. “I didn’t imply anything”

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“Enough, both of you.” Calvert, who had been quiet, intervened to halt the brewing conflict “Our family reputation for integrity doesn’t allow us to overlook such matters. Higgs is confident and has ways to verty their relationship. We will let him proceed.”

His endorsement seemed to favor Higgs.

Not that he had a particular preference for Higgs; Lucien was actually more to his liking, However, the potential underworld connections Maren might bring were troubling, lesning Calvert feeling he had no other

option.

“Do you see? If Lucien is indeed masquerading as a couple with a woman from the underworld, that underlines the threat he poses. He should be stripped of his inheritance rights–at the very least. Collaborating with the underworld? That alone could justify the grave of penalties,” Leon said, buoyed by Calvert’s backing

“Enough with your absurd claims. Lucien would never turn against the family,” Edwin said, staunch in his defense of Lucien.

Meanwhile, Maren and Sawyer, fully aware they were under the Marshall family’s watchful eye, contemplated

their next steps.

“Sawyer, I’ve never actually been in a romantic relationship. What do you know about feigning one?” Maren’s expertise was vast, but romance was uncharted territory for her. The Sovereign Underworld had not prepared her for the nuances of dating.

“Um…” Sawyer faltered, clearly unsure himself.

His upbringing had been strictly business–oriented, with every aspect of his life tailored towards taking over the family empire. Romance had never been on his radar; his professional commitments had always taken precedence, and personal relationships were not encouraged by his family.

In the domain of romantic entanglements, he found himself even less versed than Maren. While she had experienced some affection towards Wilbur, Sawyer had never let himself be swayed by such emotions.

“What’s our next move?” Maren inquired.