The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 261

Chapter 261 President Of Slatinia Antique…..

“This vintage ring holds a great deal of value for me,” Dunn said to Maren, his voice steady despite his nerves,

“Great deal of value? I said the most precious one,” Maren said, her gaze drifting to the pocket watch in Dunn’s

grasp.

Feeling a surge of panic, Dunn quickly closed the pocket watch and hid it behind him. “This ring is indeed a treasure, acquired at an auction. Let’s not be too greedy.”

“Greed has nothing to do with it. Remember our wager?” Maren replied sharply.

“Well…” Dunn swallowed hard, feeling cornered.

The pocket watch was no mere timekeeper. Inside, it harbored a tiny enamel painting, a gem among

collectibles.

Where most would sequester such a find away from damaging elements, Dunn preferred to flaunt it. The admiration it drew, the recognition–it fed his vanity.

He had the painting integrated into the pocket watch as a mark of distinction.

This miniature wasn’t just another acquisition like the vintage ring; it was a serendipitous discovery, seldom encountered even in the auction world.

Dunn never expected Maren to discern its true worth.

He had exposed it openly for ages, yet it had escaped everyone’s notice until now. Suddenly, Dunn found himself in a predicament.

“Consider this offer: I’ll part with something of even higher value,” Dunn suggested, hoping to sway her.

For him, parting with the pocket watch was akin to shedding his very essence within the antique expert of

Ozel.

“I’m set on having that pocket watch.” Maren’s resolve was unwavering. From their first encounter, she had pegged Dunn accurately.

“Don’t test me–I am a Moreno from Ozel,” Dunn warned, his hands balled into fists.

“And what of it?” Maren chuckled dismissively. Did he genuinely believe that gave him leverage to dictate terms? Dunn held his tongue, recognizing that he was out of his element. The realization dawned that he had sorely misjudged her. Maren was not merely a power–chaser. Indeed, she was a formidable rival.

Reluctantly, he softened his approach. “Please, Miss Morgan, let’s consider a compromise. Perhaps in the future

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“Enough with your delays Hand over the watch now, or forget wey future beating, Veer prent. unwilling to prolong the discussion.

itad he intended to negotiate, earlier would have been the time to do so

Trapped and seething, Dunn felt a mix of fury and helplessness wash over him. With a reserst gestus, e

hurled the pocket watch towards her

Reluctantly, he surrendered his cherished artifact, hoping it would extricate him from this debacle

Maren casually passed the watch to Lucien While the timepiece itself held significant value, its rarity made t an ideal birthday present for Calvert that evening

“Was that really so difficult?” Lucien teased as he flipped the watch in his hand.

A cold look crossed Dunn’s face. “I’ve paid my dues. Now, where is my compensation?”

“Compensation? What compensation?” Lucien feigned ignorance.

A surge of anger welled up in Dunn. “You promised me a reward for coming here!”

Lucien shrugged dismissively, “You were supposed to assist, yet you did nothing, Why should you receive anything?”

Dunn’s anger nearly knocked him off his feet.

“This isn’t the end of it!” he shouted after a tense pause. Realizing any further argument would only degrade his dignity further, he stormed out of the store.

Once he was gone, Lucien looked to Maren, worry creasing his brow. “Is it really wise to offend the Moreno family like this?”

Maren eyed him skeptically. “A moment ago, you seemed quite bold.”

“I wasn’t planning to take it that far! I would’ve backed off, if you gave me the chance,” said Lucien with a grin

Publicly burning bridges was not his method, yet Maren was less hesitant. She was determined not to make things easy for Dunn.

Their partnership necessitated solidarity and shared actions.

“Since he’s already upset, escalating it a bit more wouldn’t make much difference. Besides, “Ozel is distant enough to be irrelevant,” Maren said.

While the Moreno family held sway in Ozel, Maren and her gang were no less formidable. She had considered the potential consequences carefully.

“That’s a sound argument,” Lucien replied. In matters of confrontation, he relied heavily on Maren’s judgment, confident she would lead effectively if challenged.

“Let’s wrap this up and leave.”

The prolonged stay in the shop was beginning to take its toll, leaving Maren physically fatigued and aware of the time slipping past the lunch hour.

Their extended visit was undoubtedly overdue.

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