The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316 A Deal Is A

Deal

Most of enemies had been taken down, and Higgs‘ influence had been significantly weakened. This was a major

victory for Maren.

“Hold it! There are still people approaching!”

Suddenly, Maren caught sight of two figures approaching. Her instincts took over, and she raised her gun, ready to fire.

Yet one of them looked familiar.

A heartbeat later, she recognized Stormclaw.

Relief swept through Maren instantly, easing the tension from her shoulders.

“Maren, I’ve brought you someone important!” Stormclaw called out confidently, pulling along the middle–aged

man. He figured Maren would prefer handling someone this crucial herself.

“Look who finally decided to show his face again!”

Instead of praise, Stormclaw was met right away with Maren’s sharp scolding.

After vanishing without notice, he’d left Isla exposed and vulnerable.

He had gone radio silent for so long Maren had nearly assumed the worst.

“I’m sorry, but I’m lost. What’s wrong?” Stormclaw asked, clearly taken aback.

Earlier, Maren had tasked Stormclaw and Simon with operations in Vouts. Stormclaw, unexpectedly encountering Ronan and his associates, sensed they weren’t ordinary thugs and followed them out of suspicion.

That path had led him to this place, where he’d already neutralized multiple enemies. And now, he even

captured their key figure.

He had assumed this success would impress Maren.

“It’s fine. Just walk me through exactly what happened.”

Maren knew Stormclaw was reliable. His prolonged silence clearly wasn’t his fault. He’d become stranded inside enemy territory, unable to communicate.

If Stormclaw had chosen to leave, no one there could’ve prevented him. However, the slightest attempt at

communication would’ve alerted their enemies, prompting immediate evacuation.

So, he remained patiently hidden. The communication channels here were blocked to secure their location. That was why they hadn’t left. Stormclaw had planned to strike at the perfect time, but Maren and Sawyer had

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unexpectedly discovered the location themselves first.

“Here’s exactly how it unfolded…”

Stormclaw carefully outlined every detail of what happened during his absence.

That day, after their meal together, Gregory was called away to handle urgent business. Stormclaw lingered a while longer on his own.

Because of that delay, he coincidentally spotted the long–haired man and his group—the very crew who previously attacked Maren–at a restaurant just a few tables away.

Recognizing the immediate threat, Stormclaw discreetly followed them as they headed toward the restroom.

There, he overheard their hushed conversation about their botched attack against Maren.

Initially, Stormclaw planned to kill them immediately. But the mention of a hidden base and their ambitious plot involving the Williams, Wright and Cruz families, and their schemes against the Marshalls and Voutsas stopped him in his tracks.

Intrigued, Stormclaw silently followed them as they quickly exited the restaurant.

Unfortunately, he’d never gotten the opportunity to relay this information back to Maren.

Unexpectedly, he’d become trapped at their base far longer than intended, isolated without any way of communicating.

Stormclaw then detailed how the middle–aged captive was directly involved with Higgs.

“So that’s what happened,” Maren said thoughtfully, finally connecting every missing piece. “At least you’re safe now. You’ve been pushing yourself hard. Head back and rest. But don’t vanish again without a heads–up.”

Stormclaw obediently nodded. “Of course.”

He recognized Maren’s concern in her tone. She wouldn’t have personally ventured into such dangerous territory if she didn’t care.

“And this guy here–what’s your plan?” Stormclaw gestured toward the middle-: him back alive for interrogation?”

aptive. “Should we bring

“There’s no need. We already have all the answers we need.” Without hesitation, Maren lifted her gun, fired

once, and ended the matter right there.

“Alright, I’ll head back now,” Stormclaw said briefly, before commandeering a car from the factory and setting

off toward Voutsas.

He knew Simon had been single–handedly shouldering the workload in Voutsas for days and must be exhausted. by now.

“Why did you send him off first? Aren’t we leaving too?” Sawyer asked, his curiosity piqued as Stormclaw left. They had swept the place clean; their task here was undeniably complete.

“You and I still have something we need to settle,” Maren replied suddenly.

Sawyer gave her a puzzled glance. “Settle what?”

Chapter 316 A Deal Is A Deal

“Our little bet, of course!” Maren announced cheerfully, gesturing toward the fallen middle–aged man. “435- just enough to beat your record.”

“Hold on!” Sawyer blinked twice, momentarily stunned. “That actually counts?”

Maren lifted a playful eyebrow, her eyes bright with triumph. “Why wouldn’t he? Weren’t we keeping track of

who eliminated more targets?”

“Well, technically…”

“Technically, I still have one more than you.

“Okay, fair enough.” Sawyer exhaled softly, admitting defeat.

The second he surrendered, he thought he saw a spark of playful triumph dance across Maren’s expression.

In that instant, Sawyer couldn’t help thinking Maren was rather adorable.

Her playful teasing seemed to happen more frequently lately, and their connection grew deeper with every small exchange.

Sawyer liked that feeling immensely.

“On second thought, maybe that one shouldn’t count,” Maren said, changing her mind. “Looks like it’s a tie

after all.”

“Why?” Sawyer was baffled.

“Our bet involved dinner, remember? A tie means no one has to pay.”

Truthfully, Maren wasn’t worried about covering dinner, but skipping the meal altogether might be more

practical tonight.

“Nope, absolutely not. A deal is a deal,” Sawyer said immediately. He wasn about to lose this chance to share

dinner with Maren.

“Alright,” Maren replied easily, feigning resignation. She was fine with losing if meant Sawyer treating her.

With their playful debate settled, they set off back to Voutsas.

That evening, Voutsas descended into chaos. Doctors across the city–on duty, off duty, or even away on trips. -received urgent summons.

Medical experts from neighboring cities like Baimsa were also requested to rush over.

By midnight, it seemed that nearly every top medical expert in Slatinia had assembled.

All these specialists had crowded anxiously into the VIP suite of Voutsas‘ top hospital. They whispered nervously amongst themselves, trying to figure out how best to treat Calvert, who lay pale and unresponsive in the bed. The sight alarmed every professional gathered there.

“Stop stalling and just tell us! Can you save my grandfather or not?”

By the bedside, Lucien and his father Edwin sat tense, their frustration spilling over as they pressed the doctors

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