The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75 Defeat

“I’m taking that bet!”

The individual who initially proposed wagering against Maren’s success was now intrigued.

“I’m joining that bet!”

“Me too!”

All those who had previously bet against Maren concurred.

They saw this as an opportunity to make a fortune.

It was a common belief that Maren wouldn’t last a single move against Daniel, much less defeat him instantly.

Some murmured that Sawyer might be out of his mind.

Wilbur thought the same.

“I figured he was an influential person, but turns out he’s just crazy.” Wilbur was annoyed by Sawyer’s apparent acumen, and seeing him with Maren only fueled his irritation.

Bobby agreed enthusiastically. “Right? It’s like he’s just throwing his money away. Why not get in on this?”

“Let’s do it!” Cullum was already moving to place his bet.

From the stage, Maren cast a perplexed look towards Sawyer among the crowd.

She usually disregarded such distractions, but today marked the first occasion someone had defended her publicly.

From the crowd, Sawyer yelled, “Make sure you treat me to dinner later!”

“Sure!” Maren unexpectedly accepted his offer this time around.

Once mortal enemies, the heiress of the Sovereign Underworld and the Warren family had fiercely competed on an international scale, facing off in potentially fatal confrontations.

Now, however, they shared a brief, peaceful exchange.

This moment even stirred a sense of nostalgia in Maren.

As Maren and Sawyer exchanged playful remarks and set a date from the stage to the stands, Nadia’s jealousy surged uncontrollably.

Unable to stand the delay any longer, Daniel interjected.

“We need to start now,” he insisted, eager to proceed.

Elevating a mere student challenge to such a grand event was an insult to him.

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He had politely recommended she withdraw, yet her stubbornness had not allowed it.

Now, to claim she could overcome him with a single move?

Sawyer and Maren were clearly a team, so Maren ended up taking the fall for it.

Daniel’s original plan was to merely caution Maren lightly. Given her defiance, he now felt she merited a substantial correction. Otherwise, how could he maintain his respect as dean of the academy?

“Are the competitors ready?” asked the referee instructor, positioning himself between them.

“I am ready,” replied Daniel.

Maren gave a confirming nod as well.

“Fighters are set. Begin the duel!”

With that, the referee quickly left the stage, leaving just Maren and Daniel opposite each other.

“You can make the first move,” Daniel said to Maren.

His choice not to attack first wasn’t due to inability but rather his contempt for Maren, who had seemingly forgotten her status.

He wanted her to make the first move, planning to counter it decisively, leaving no room for grievances if she lost swiftly.

Maren grasped his intentions clearly. “You mentioned earlier that the cost of losing today would be too high for me. I believe that’s more true for you. A loss for me is merely a defeat, but for you, it would be a disgrace. You should make the first move. If I were to attack first, you might not have the opportunity to respond.”

Daniel had remained silent when others ridiculed Maren earlier. Now that Sawyer was backing her, Daniel felt provoked?

A soft chuckle escaped Maren.

Her statement clearly enraged Daniel.

“It’s been decades since I’ve encountered such insolence from a student. Fine, I’ll initiate the attack! One strike

is all it will take to defeat you!”

With that, Daniel advanced towards Maren with a cold look.

Given her audacity, he thought, she shouldn’t expect the luxury of making the first move.

His acceleration was breathtaking.

He crossed the ten–meter gap in mere seconds, showcasing skills refined over decades beyond what most could imagine.

“That’s incredibly fast!”

The students sprang to their feet, charged with excitement.

This was the man who led them.

The action was so swift, they barely caught a glimpse before Daniel was already upon Maren, initiating his

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strike.

Almost immediately, Daniel executed a punch that sliced through the air.

The power behind it was formidable, delivered without restraint.

Such a punch would confine a regular person to bed for months.

The crowd was anxious for Maren, yet when they turned their gaze to her, they saw she remained unmoved, standing her ground.

Her features did not betray any emotion.

The spectators were in shock. Was she petrified?

“Such slow reflexes. How do you expect to defeat me?” Daniel’s contempt for Maren intensified.

Typically, anyone with a small amount of skill would at least attempt to block if they couldn’t evade.

Maren’s lack of action seemed excessively amateurish.

Remembering Maren’s well–known inadequacies reassured Daniel.

The spectators tensed, many closing their eyes, unwilling to see the anticipated moment where Maren would be

knocked aside.

Nadia, in contrast, looked forward to that outcome.

Only Sawyer, standing below the stage, remained composed. He had no doubts about how this duel would end.

The conclusion appeared inevitable to everyone.

On stage at that crucial moment, Daniel’s fist nearly connected with Maren.

However, just as he let his guard down, believing victory was his, Maren nimbly stepped aside. She avoided his

punch.

“How could she move so quickly?”

This swift dodge was beyond Daniel’s expectations, causing his strike to miss. He scrambled to launch another punch.

But Maren would not give him the chance. She lifted her leg and struck his chest.

“Didn’t that punch reach Maren?”

The audience, who had braced themselves for Maren’s defeat and closed their eyes, hadn’t heard any distress from her and began to peek.

When their eyes adjusted, they expected to see Maren hurtling through the air,

However, the figure they saw was not who they anticipated. It was Daniel.

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