The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Risk His Whole Fortune To Back Her Up

Wilbur simply couldn’t accept it.

There had to be some trickery involved for Maren to attract that man’s interest. That was the only explanation.

Maybe this was yet another one of Maren’s manipulations. She was possibly aiming to incite jealousy in him by being seen with another man, thereby capturing his attention. That had to be the reason.

Wilbur’s features grew even colder.

Meanwhile, the crowd reached a fever pitch with Maren’s entrance, shaming those who had speculated she would not face the challenge.

“What does it matter that she’s here? She could have remained out of sight, a coward, yet she has chosen to expose herself to ridicule. Watching the dean remove Maren from the stage will be delightful.”

That was Nadia’s thought, yet externally, she smiled warmly and moved towards Maren.

“Maren, so glad you’re here. I’ve been assuring everyone you’d show up,” Nadia said, though her attention was clearly on Sawyer.

His looks were undeniably captivating. Such a man could captivate any woman.

“Is that so? Thank you.” Maren was not fooled by Nadia’s apparent friendliness and saw through her pretense.

Nadia was eager for Sawyer to notice her.

She felt she was every bit Maren’s equal, if not better. If Sawyer glanced her way, he would surely perceive her as far more desirable than Maren.

Yet, not once had Sawyer looked Nadia’s way. His focus was entirely on Maren, with affection in his eyes that he seemed unable to mask.

“Now that you’re here, why don’t you go up and face Mr. Smith?” Nadia suggested, anticipating the chance for Sawyer to see Maren humbled.

After he saw Maren’s defeat, his affections would wane, right?

What Nadia didn’t notice was the shift in Sawyer’s expression after her comment. He looked visibly upset.

At that moment, Daniel, who had been waiting on stage for quite some time, called out, “Maren, let’s make this quick.”

“Let’s do it,” Maren replied promptly, keen to get the ordeal over with.

She advanced towards the stage with deliberate steps.

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“Bold enough to flee and then return, she seems utterly fearless of consequences!”

“Such

arrogance deserves a stern correction!”

“The Morgan family’s dignity is surely compromised today!”

“Shall we place bets? I’m certain Maren will be defeated. Who’s in?”

“Is that even worth a gamble?”

“Indeed, I bet that Maren will be overwhelmed within three moves!”

“My bet? She’ll falter at the first move.”

As Maren walked, the spectators whispered and speculated among themselves.

Having reached the stage, Maren found her spot.

Daniel cautioned her, “If you give up now, there’s still a chance to salvage things.”

“No need. L.don’t think I’ll lose,” Maren replied, closing off the discussion.

Daniel couldn’t hide his frustration. Did she actually think he was going to be beaten?

The arrogance of youth was evident in her defiant stance.

“Alright, you’ve been warned. If you’re ignoring my advice, you better be ready for what comes after failing.”

Meanwhile, Nadia tried to tarnish Sawyer’s opinion of Maren. “Sir, it appears that not many here are backing my sister.”

“As long as I do, that’s enough,” replied Sawyer, his eyes locked on Maren, not even glancing at Nadia.

He had conducted a thorough investigation of Maren. By doing so, he had also discovered Nadia’s manipulation.

Nadia felt uncomfortable with his response and asked, “What exactly is your relationship with my sister?”

Asking this made Nadia slightly anxious.

She hoped that Sawyer and Maren were merely acquaintances because, in her eyes, a man as flawless as him

deserved someone like herself.

Previously, she had thought Wilbur was her ideal match, but upon meeting Sawyer, her certainty wavered.

“And what do you suppose our relationship is?” Sawyer finally looked at Nadia.

That look sent a thrill through Nadia and she asked cautiously, “Are you two romantically involved?”

“Yes,” came Sawyer’s immediate reply.

Even if they weren’t at the moment, it seemed destined that they would be soon.

Maren was meant to be with him.

What?

Nadia was left speechless.

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“You and my sister are actually an item?”

Nadia stumbled backward two steps, almost tripping. She struggled to accept the truth.

Why?

Why did fortune always favor Maren?

In what ways was she inferior to Maren?

“Sir, you may not be aware, but my sister is entangled with criminal figures…” Nadia, having regained her poise, attempted to deter Sawyer by revealing Maren’s links to the underworld.

This suggested that Maren was not exactly a model of decency. Certainly, no upright person would willingly entangle themselves with the underworld, right?

Yet, Sawyer’s reply rendered her utterly speechless.

“I’m aware of that. I’m part of that world myself,” he replied. Thus, they were ideally matched.

The Warren family had been steeped in the criminal underworld across several generations, even more deeply

than most.

Taking a deep breath, Nadia persisted in her attempts to tarnish Maren’s reputation. “She’s even connected to a gang leader…”

“Are you trying to belittle gang connections? My family has been entrenched in the underworld for generations,” Sawyer retorted, his face turning a menacing shade of dark.

If it weren’t for Maren’s sake, he would’ve pulled out his gun and shot Nadia right there.

“That’s not what I was trying to imply…” In a state of panic, Nadia wanted to expose Maren’s relationship with Simon, sure that revealing her link to a gang leader would make Sawyer reconsider his association with her.

But Sawyer had no interest in Nadia’s continued accusations. He approached those who had bet against Maren. “I bet that Maren will prevail in just one move.”

“What?”

Every gaze snapped back to Sawyer.

Following him, Nadia could hardly believe her ears. Was he seriously betting on Maren to win? In just one move?

But Maren’s opponent was their dean, the top fighter in Baimsa.

It was unexpected for Sawyer to show such staunch support for Maren in this critical moment.

“How much are you willing to wager?” someone inquired.

“My entire fortune, Are you in?”

Sawyer’s bold bet silenced the crowd.

These students, hailing from affluent backgrounds, recognized Sawyer’s motorcycle as an exceptionally rare, high–end model. From this, they inferred his substantial wealth.

He was prepared to stake all he had on Maren’s victory?

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