The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78 A Change Of

Heart

Daniel, overwhelmed by his public humiliation, had no desire to linger any longer than necessary. After delivering his final words, he exited to tend to his injuries, his departure quiet and swift.

The gym fell into an eerie silence as he left.

As Daniel was assisted across the gym floor by the referee, he paused, looking back at Maren with a mixture of respect and disbelief. “Congratulations, Maren. Not only are you the first student to graduate by defeating the dean, but you are also the most gifted individual ever to walk these halls. In my entire career, I’ve never encountered someone of your caliber. A formal graduation ceremony will be arranged for you by tradition.”

Supported by the referee, Daniel then continued out of the gym.

“Did everyone catch what the dean said?”

A few moments of stunned silence filled the gym after Daniel’s departure. Finally, someone voiced their disbelief.

“Yes, I heard every word…”

The crowd shared uncertain glances, confirming with each other that they all had indeed heard Daniel’s

commendation.

The reporters continued to record, ensuring not a single word was missed.

Was it possible for Daniel to have been mistaken?

There was no longer any room for doubt; the truth was clear for all to hear.

Nadia remained motionless, her mind racing. How could things have turned out this way?

Was Maren truly the prodigious talent?

Nadia had always believed she was destined for that recognition, but today, it had been usurped by Maren, the one everyone had underestimated.

Was Maren truly stronger than her?

Despite the undeniable evidence and countless reasons before her, Nadia found the truth impossible to accept.

Resentment burned in her eyes as she glared at Maren, wishing more than anything that she would just vanish.

At that moment, Maren gracefully stepped off the stage, and Sawyer was immediately there to greet her. “Congratulations.”

“It’s not really a celebration,” Maren responded with her usual calm. She had entered the duel solely to secure

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her rightful shares of the company, not for glory.

Today might have been significant for others. However, for Maren and Sawyer, this victory was just a step in their plans, hardly a cause for celebration.

“Every victory, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. Let’s go out for dinner, my treat,” Sawyer suggested, smiling warmly.

Maren looked at him, slightly confused. “Wasn’t I supposed to be the one treating you?”

“Let’s do it this way: I’ll cover it this time, and next time you can,” Sawyer suggested smoothly.

Nadia’s observation of their closeness, especially Sawyer’s warm approach towards Maren as opposed to his indifference towards her, sparked a surge of frustration within her.

How had Maren become so formidable?

Was she concealing her true capabilities all along?

Such a scenario seemed implausible.

Nadia was not alone in her bafflement

Wilbur stood frozen, engulfed in disbelief following Daniel’s lavish praise for Maren.

Was Maren genuinely that outstanding?

Had he overlooked her true potential?

If he had recognized it earlier, how could he have possibly overlooked her?

Regret washed over Wilbur for the first time in many years.

Observing Maren laugh and converse freely with Sawyer evoked a cocktail of discomfort and puzzlement in him.

Wasn’t Maren supposed to be enchanted by him?

Wilbur vividly recalled Maren’s deep affection for him, an affection no one understood better than he did.

Despite Maren’s recent tactics that had seemed to annoy him, they were merely attempts to capture his attention. Now, her casual display with Sawyer might just be a facade.

She intended for Wilbur to recognize the worth of what he might lose.

Likely, Maren was using Sawyer’s presence to recapture his attention, much like she had done in the past.

Her aim was clear–she wanted to be noticed.

This was her subtle warning to him: take her seriously, or she might choose someone else over him.

Reflecting deeply, Wilbur reassured himself that he was the one Maren truly adored.

With that thought, he resolved to approach Maren and acknowledge her.

At the same time, Nadia, finding no chance to deal with Maren, decided it was time to leave and devise another strategy. However, she noticed Wilbur heading towards Maren.

“Wilbur, let’s leave,” Nadia called out as she typically would.

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But Wilbur, preoccupied with thoughts of Maren, completely overlooked Nadia’s call.

He walked past her, his gaze fixed on Maren.

Nadia, left behind, could only watch, frozen in shock.

As he neared Maren and Sawyer, Wilbur could feel a tangible tension emanating from Sawyer, which unsettled him deeply.

Feeling the weight of Sawyer’s intense presence, Wilbur inhaled sharply, straightening his attire as he stepped closer.

“May, your performance was impressive earlier,” Wilbur said, trying his best to sound casual.

Sawyer, previously engaging Maren in lighthearted banter about dinner plans, frowned deeply at Wilbur’s voice.

May? Even he wasn’t allowed to call her that.

His gaze on Wilbur turned sharp, sending a shiver down Wilbur’s spine.

Who was this man, really?

Feeling a pressure unlike any other, Wilbur questioned his ability to maintain composure.

Yet, as the heir of the Thorpe family, he refused to be intimidated by a mere glare. Standing in front of Maren, his rights as her betrothed support his courage.

Wilbur straightened up, bracing himself as if on a tightrope. “I’m Wilbur Thorpe, May’s fiance,” he said, facing

Sawyer. “And you are?”

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