The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Could It Be You Still Have Feelings For Him

Wilbur declared his identity as Maren’s fiance, hoping to intimidate Sawyer into retreating

But he couldn’t have been more wrong.

Instead of intimidating Sawyer, all he did was push the wrong buttons.

Unbeknownst to Wilbur, Sawyer had already made up his mind about how to get rid of him.

Maren noticed the killing intent radiating from Sawyer. Although she couldn’t identify the cause, she reached out and tugged at his sleeve.

To her surprise, the simple gesture worked.

Sawyer looked away from Wilbur; he didn’t want to bring any trouble her way.

Maren hadn’t anticipated Sawyer’s responsiveness, and it took her by surprise.

“Really? Why has May never mentioned you to me?” Sawyer’s demeanor returned to calm, his tone indifferent.

If Maren weren’t involved, someone like Wilbur wouldn’t even be worth his time, much less a conversation.

May?

Wilbur stiffened at the casualness with which Sawyer used her nickname.

But as his gaze turned to Maren, noticing the faint trace of irritation in her expression, a sense of reassurance

washed over him.

It was all a facade.

If Maren had any real affection for this man, she wouldn’t have looked bothered.

Wilbur was certain now–Sawyer was simply another piece in her game, brought in to make him jealous.

At that moment, Wilbur’s confidence soared. Maren held him in higher regard than this perfect–on–paper man.

The thought of it made him smile with quiet satisfaction.

“May and I…”

Wilbur was about to boast when Maren cut him off.

“We’re not close.” Her words shiced through the air, leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding.

Wilbur’s expression faltered/his words suddenly trapped within him.

He hadn’t seen this coming–not from Maren, especially after he’d humiliated himself by lowering his pride.

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But she dismissed him without hesitation as though he were of no importance.

Wasn’t she concerned that her behavior might finally drive him to walk away for good?

Before he could say something more, Maren turned on her heel and walked away with Sawyer. The indifference in her step made it clear–she had no intention of entertaining him any longer.

With her graduation complete and the challenge behind her, it was time to take back the shares.

Wilbur remained frozen in place, his anger simmering just below the surface.

What made it all the more infuriating was the look Sawyer gave him just before they left. It wasn’t one of animosity but rather amusement.

“You arrogant fool, who do you think you are?” Wilbur muttered under his breath, his restraint the only thing preventing him from confronting Sawyer outright. If not for his carefully cultivated image as a gentleman, he would have already advanced on Sawyer.

Sawyer, with his impeccable appearance and effortless confidence, could not possibly be an ordinary person. Yet, Wilbur had never encountered him before in Baimsa, which led him to conclude that this man was likely

an outsider.

This was Baimsa, after all, and Wilbur’s family was one of the most influential in the city. He had the home- field advantage. There was no way some unknown visitor could outmatch him here.

Moreover, he couldn’t shake the suspicion that Sawyer might just be another one of Maren’s hired actors.

Wilbur resolved to dig deeper into this man’s background.

Nadia watched Wilbur, her gaze sharp as she noticed the unmistakable shift in his behavior. It was becoming

clear he was falling for Maren.

Damn her. Even with someone as perfect as Sawyer at her side, Maren still had the nerve to seduce Wilbur.

Nadia’s mind flicked back to all the times she had tried to outshine Maren, to put herself in the spotlight, but

each attempt had been met with failure.

That realization left a deep sense of humiliation in Nadia’s chest.

Now, the pieces of Maren’s indifference towards her all fell into place. Maren had likely seen her as nothing

more than a minor obstacle.

Nadia had never felt so insignificant in her life.

“What’s the point of being skilled in combat? Do you really think that makes you superior to me?”

Nadia wasn’t just a genius from the Royal Military Academy; she was respected by all of the students from the Baimsa Royal Trinity.

Arriving later than most only made her achievements that much more impressive.

Combat skills? They were a basic part of her training. Her true strength lay far beyond that.

The disgrace she felt now would not go unanswered. She vowed she would repay this humiliation tenfold.

“Maren, just wait. I won’t forget this.”

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Meanwhile, Maren stepped out of the gym, Sawyer followed closely behind, his steps steady and measured

The moment the reporters spotted her, they surged forward, voices clamoring, eager to capture any piece of

the story.

But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t close the gap.

Maren and Sawyer made their way through the academy grounds into a quiet alley, leaving the chaos behind them.

Sawyer opened his mouth to ask where she was headed next, but before the words could leave his lips, Maren’s hand was already at his throat, a blade pressed against his skin.

“What’s this about?” Sawyer asked, feigning surprise. Though he had anticipated such a move, he stayed still, letting Maren take control.

“You know exactly why I’m doing this,” Maren replied, her gaze icy, her tone laced with an unspoken threat.

Sawyer met her cold stare without flinching, a twisted affection flickering in his eyes as he leaned into the tension. “Is this all because I called you May?”

Maren’s eyes darkened, and her lips barely parted. “Say it again, and I’ll slit your throat.”

“Funny, you didn’t threaten him when he called you that.” Sawyer raised an eyebrow, an inscrutable smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Could it be you still have feelings for him?”

He had spent time delving into Maren’s background.

He had initially thought her to be little more than a foster daughter randomly chosen by Nikolas. But the deeper he dug, the more entangled and complicated her story became.

He was well aware of her past obsession with Wilbur, not to mention the engagement…

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