The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 53

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Nadia’s compelling arguments swayed everyone.

“That makes sense. Maren has access to a smartphone. Given her status as a Morgan heiress, secretly arranging transportation would be effortless for her.”

When this point was raised, a collective memory was jogged among them.

They had tried to take Maren’s phone, and she had taken off just to keep it safe.

“We can’t just overlook this. We have to confront her and demand she reveal the truth!”

“Yes, she needs to confess before all of us!”

They were oblivious to the fact that the path Maren chose, though risky, was the most direct one, complete with natural food and water sources.

In particular, the mountain they had climbed–avoiding it would have cost them several extra hours.

As for their sickness, the water from the bamboo tubes was designed for emergency situations in survival training, not for regular consumption. Their refined stomachs, not accustomed to such raw conditions and devoid of proper food, reacted poorly to the water.

After the ceremony dispersed, Maren walked back to the classroom.

A group of students quickly mobilized, intent on confronting Maren.

Seeing the mob rush to challenge Maren, bitterness twisted Nadia’s features.

Traditionally, she had been the best of the class, the master everyone admired.

Every school event had been her moment to shine.

But now, everything had been stripped away from her by Nadia,

“Maren, you’ve never been able to defeat me, you can’t do it now, and you never will. I will destroy you. You will regret this,” Nadia muttered under her breath.

Feeling disinterested after the

ceremony, Maren wandered back to the classroom.

Despite not having slept the previous night, fatigue eluded Maren. Instead, Sawyer’s confusing words haunted her.

What were his true intentions?,

Their relationship had always been fraught with hostility, teetering on the brink of violence.

Whenever they encountered each other, Maren braced herself for an attack on her life.

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However, Sawyer’s recent demeanor was puzzling.

Having navigated the criminal underworld for years, Maren was no stranger to deceit and betrayal.

She had been betrayed by those who had pledged their loyalty to her.

Sawyer was once a predictable opponent for Maren, but now, she found him utterly inscrutable.

She was at her lowest, yet he sought an alliance?

Maren was baffled by what he could possibly need from her.

Maren was absorbed in her thoughts when suddenly a voice from outside the classroom caught her attention.

Shortly after, the caller stepped inside.

It turned out to be Alberto.

“Feeling worn out from the field training sessions, Maren?” Alberto asked in a laid–back manner.

Surprised by his relaxed tone, Maren looked up at him. “Go ahead, say what you need to say.”

“I’ve always appreciated how forthright you are.” Alberto’s response came with a chuckle. He had been contemplating how to initiate this discussion. “I’ll get straight to the point. I’m here on behalf of the state military division. We’re extending an invitation for you to join our team.

“What?”

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At the door of the classroom, the students who were gearing up to challenge Maren froze, their astonishment

was evident.

Did they understand correctly?

An invitation for Maren to join the state military?

This offer was not part of any school activity; it was a real military appointment.

And it was offered by someone of Alberto’s stature, whose backing could decisively influence her career.

Such an endorsement meant that Maren might soon find herself in a prominent military leadership role.

At the back of the crowd, Nadia’s anticipation of Maren’s embarrassment turned to sheer outrage upon hearing

Alberto’s declaration.

She turned her gaze towards Hannah.

Without hesitation, Hannah stepped forward to confront the situation. “Sir, this is unacceptable! Maren didn’t win fairly! She tampered with our water, made an emergency call, and secured a ride back!”

Alberto interjected sharply, “Be quiet! The entire event was under satellite surveillance.”

Satellite surveillance?

Silence enveloped the crowd.

It was unexpected that such a minor survival exercise would be observed from space.