The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77 I Was Defeated

By Her

Daniel’s shock was so profound that the physical pain was barely registering. He had a barrage of questions for Maren, yet the moment he attempted to speak, a piercing pain stifled his voice.

The onlookers misread Daniel’s silence as an accusation directed at Maren.

Nadia saw her chance and stepped up. “Maren, what you did was out of line! Mr. Smith was just trying to instruct you. He pulled his punch when he saw you weren’t going to dodge. How could you exploit his leniency

to strike him?”

The crowd, swayed by Nadia’s narrative, started to murmur in agreement.

Daniel, despite his intent to correct Maren, certainly did not wish to cause her real harm, considering she was

still part of the Morgan family.

If Daniel had truly unleashed his full strength, Maren would have undoubtedly sustained significant injuries.

The audience was baffled by Maren’s initial dodge. It now appeared she had anticipated Daniel’s restraint, positioning herself to retaliate the moment his punch fell short.

They concluded this must be the true scenario.

Few had clearly seen Daniel’s punch miss, Daniel included. Those who had shut their eyes in anticipation had definitely missed it.

It was inconceivable to them that Maren had actually managed to dodge Daniel’s attack. It seemed more

plausible that Daniel had intentionally missed his punch.

“Maren, that was disgraceful!”

“Shameful, Maren! You owe the dean an apology!”

“This institution does not welcome those with such flawed character. Leave now!”

“Leave immediately!”

With Nadia steering the narrative, all condemnation reverted to Maren.

Some individuals, driven by their emotions, advanced towards the stage, intent on forcibly removing Maren.

“Everyone, quiet down!” Daniel shouted, halting their movements. His authoritative voice, despite his evident injuries, froze those maligning Maren in their tracks. But then he let out a few rough coughs. The pain was

written all over his face.

*Sir, please preserve your strength. Rest now. Later, I’ll ensure Maren comes to apologize,” Nadia said, her tone, dripping with feigned concern.

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At this moment, Wilbur, Cullum, and Bobby made their way from the audience to the stage.

“Sir, our apologies are sincere. We’ll handle Maren’s discipline once we return. She will certainly apologize to you.”

They apologized.

Wilbur and Cullum were furious at Maren. She was going to kicked out of the Morgan family soon, yet her actions threatened to tarnish their reputations as well.

Particularly embarrassed was Wilbur, who, despite only being nominally engaged to Maren, felt the sting of her disgrace.

Daniel, a man of considerable stature as the dean of one of the Baimsa Royal Trinity, commanded respect citywide.

Even the mayor had to treat him with respect.

Complications could arise if Daniel harbored resentment towards the Morgan and Thorpe families because of this incident.

Wilbur, Cullum, and Bobby were seething with anger towards Maren.

They believed their heartfelt apologies would soften Daniel’s response.

“Quiet down! Didn’t you hear me?” Daniel said sharply.

This unexpected scolding left Wilbur, Cullum, Nadia, and the rest of the audience in disbelief.

Was it something they had said that prompted Daniel to demand silence from everyone?

The crowd fell silent, looking perplexed as Daniel inhaled deeply and turned his attention back to Maren, who remained on the stage.

“I held nothing back in our duel, and you didn’t catch me off guard. I was defeated fair and square.”

His tone was measured, yet it was evident he was restraining himself.

Maren had actually shown restraint during their confrontation. Her agility and quick reflexes could have easily allowed her to inflict much more damage, potentially breaking his ribs or even crushing his sternum.

The impact on his abdomen, while forceful, didn’t result in any broken bones or internal injuries, something Daniel was acutely aware of.

Maren had reacted almost instinctively. If she had been fully intent on causing harm, the force she could have unleashed was unimaginable.

Daniel was old; a full–powered attack from Maren might have completely incapacitated him.

He began to suspect that Maren’s capabilities might even surpass those of Stormclaw, someone he had previously considered a formidable opponent.

Reflecting on Stormclaw’s unusual. behavior–upon encountering Maren, Daniel initially dismissed it as a misunderstanding, as had everyone else. However, given what he had just experienced, he reconsidered that