The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 I Won’t Be Joining Any Team

As soon as Stormclaw learned of Maren’s rapid conquest of a prominent gang, he was stunned but not for long. He quickly grasped the breadth of her plans.

Maren’s ambition wasn’t just big–it was huge.

That was exactly what made her a natural leader.

“We need a variety of talents, not just those from the underworld. They must be discreetly recruited and truly exceptional,” Maren said, feeling a pressing need to return quickly.

Her thoughts turned to Dark Pontiff, ale, and her friends who depended on her. Time was critical, and any delay could be dangerous for them.

Feeling the weight of this urgency, Stormclaw departed immediately after Maren, intent on completing his assignments swiftly.

When Maren reached the academy, she found it bustling with activity, with students lined up and ready. She joined her class, lining up for the upcoming field training, which was a test of survival skills without the allowance of any personal items.

The students began boarding buses destined for a training location deep in the wilderness, a journey that would

take around an hour.

“This training will split into two key parts, starting with a gunfight. Every soldier must master shooting as a

fundamental skill.” Rosaline took this opportunity to brief them.

“Ms. Hinks, are we focusing solely on shooting accuracy? Haven’t we already covered this in our regular tests?”

a student asked.

Rosaline shook his head. “We’re not just shooting at targets today. You’ll use harmless blanks, but the

challenge is real. The woods are your arena. Choose to work alone or in a team. Surviving longer and

‘eliminating‘ more opponents will boost your score.”

Excitement buzzed through the students as they quickly formed alliances. Joining forces with friends made it simpler to coordinate attacks and defend each other.

“Come on, Maren, team up with us. It’s better to stick together as family,” Nadia offered, approaching Maren.

“No thanks.” Maren dismissed without looking away from her phone, continuing to sit isolated by the window.

Nadia, visibly taken aback by the rejection, lingered awkwardly.

Wilbur couldn’t hold back his frustration. “Nadia, stop bothering with her. She doesn’t appreciate your

kindness. You should have learned by now.”

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“Wilbur, please. Maybe it’s something I’ve done wrong,” Nadia responded softly, trying to diffuse the tension, her words echoing a feigned innocence.

Yet, her underlying motives were not so kind. She was plotting to eliminate Maren from the competition at the first opportunity.

Confident in her own skills, she believed she could secure the top positio

Wilbur, the only real threat to her dominance, was unlikely to challenge her. He would stay out of her way, ensuring he didn’t compete for the lead.

Ultimately, she would emerge victorious while relegating Maren to the very bottom.

The disparity between them would soon be evident to all. That was Nadia’s true desire. She sought revenge for the humiliation Maren had inflicted upon her earlier.

Her resentment brewed from that moment of fear Maren had instilled in her.

The more Nadia dwelled on it, the more intolerable it became.

To ensure Maren couldn’t just hide and escape being eliminated, Nadia’s strategy was clear: keep Maren within reach and betray her at the first opportunity.

“Maren, Nadia is one of our best. She reached out to you in goodwill despite your prior actions. It’s ungrateful of you to reject her,” a fellow student said, painting Maren as ungrateful.

“Maren, join us. We’re family. Being with strangers might be uncomfortable,” Nadia said, trying to ensnare

Maren in her scheme.

However, Maren was resolute. “I won’t be joining any team.”

Her decision stunned everyone.

Venturing alone into the wild was fraught with challenges–from securing food to facing potential dangers without backup.

Was Maren courting disaster on purpose? What on earth was she planning?

“Drop it, Nadia. She’s not looking for our help,” Wilbur asked Nadia to disengage from Maren.

Though Nadia was reluctant, she could see that Maren wasn’t even looking at her anymore. Nadia had no choice but to back off.

“Maren, we’re here if you need us,” Nadia said, feigning concern as she returned to her seat beside Wilbur.

The other students on the bus empathized with Nadia, viewing Maren as uncaring. Whispers about targeting Maren during the exercise began to circulate.