The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 404

Nathaniel could not figure out who else could have been involved in the incident five years ago.

After a short moment of silence, Mango took another look at the picture. Then, she said softly, "Perhaps I know who this person is."

"Who is it?"

Nathaniel asked nervously.

Mango looked at the picture for a moment longer before she replied, "Macy had told me that while Nanny Zhang was the mastermind, there was another person who was involved. It was her mother, Susie Zhong."

Over the years, Mango had had very little contact with Susie. However, upon returning to the country, Susie did cause her some troubles.

After Macy's death, Susie seemed to have disappeared as well. Overnight, the Chu family sold all their businesses in Ocean City. From then on, Susie was never seen again.

Mango had always thought that Susie went into hiding because she had suffered a tremendous blow from her daughter's death.

Now it did not seem to be the case.

Perhaps Susie blamed Mango for Macy’s death.

And she had been hiding in the shadows while she waited for an opportunity to take revenge.

Upon hearing Mango's analysis, Nathaniel called Thomas immediately.

"Send our men to find out everything about Susie Zhong, including all her activities in the open and in secret. I want to know if she is still in Ocean City."

"Yes, sir!"

Thomas didn't know why he was suddenly told to gather information on Susie Zhong, but he got right on it.

Mango was feeling rather despondent.

If it was indeed Susie who was behind all this, it would not be easy to deal with.

"I was negligent. I thought everything ended with Macy's death and overlooked the matter with Susie."

"Who would have thought of that? Besides, I' m only guessing. After all, not many people knew about what had happened. I think it's better that we ask Newell and Sisi about this too."

Mango's words dawned on Nathaniel.

Only those who were involved in the incident would know what happened five years ago.

Nathaniel was about to call them, but Mango stopped him, "It’s better for us to talk to them in person. It may not be safe to use the phone sometimes."

"You're right. By the way, you can’t stay at the casino forever. This place is too messed-up, you..."

Before Nathaniel could finish his words, Mango burst out a laugh.

"Are you going to give Walter trouble as long as I stay here?"

"Why? You can't bear to see that?"

Nathaniel sounded jealous.

Mango's smile widened.

"I have never thought of you as the jealous type. You know full well that there is nothing between Walter and me. Why do you keep fussing about it every day?"

"I just happen to detest that man. I'm pretty sure he still has feelings for you even though you don't think of his that way."

Rage churned inside of him as Nathaniel recalled searching frantically for Mango while Walter hid her in the casino.

Mango rubbed her temples wearily and said, "I'm a little tired. I'll leave you to handle the rest of the matter. I want to rest for a while."

"Perhaps it’s the cold. Let me give you a massage."

Nathaniel sat down beside Mango to rub her temples.

Mango leaned into Nathaniel's chest. His rhythmic breathing and the massage soon put her to sleep.

Mango hadn't been sleeping well at the casino. Even though Walter owned the place, she had to keep her guard up all the time in fear that something might befall her.

With Nathaniel by her side, she could finally let her guard down. As fatigue washed over her, Mango fell asleep quickly.

The exhausted look on Mango's face nearly broke Nathaniel's heart.

This woman was his wife. It was his duty to love and protect her, yet there she was, facing such a difficult situation. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

He gently laid Mango down on the bed and tucked her in. As he stood up to leave, he could see Mango stirring and sat down again.

She seemed to lack a sense of security.

He had always thought of her as a cold-

hearted woman. Now he understood that all of it was just a facade.

Nathaniel eventually took off his shoes and climbed into bed. He held Mango tightly in his arms.

Once more, Mango sensed a familiar warmth and scent, and fell into an even deeper slumber.

Nathaniel frowned upon receiving a call from Thomas, then hung up quickly. After he'd put Mango down, he went to the balcony to return the call.

"What is it?"

"Mr. Ye, I have discovered the presence of several reporters. I am not sure if they are here for you."

Nathaniel frowned slightly.

"What else are they up to?"

"I am uncertain. Perhaps they are here because of your huge winnings earlier today."

"Or perhaps someone disclosed Mango's whereabouts and they are here for her. This won't do. She can't stay here any longer."

Nathaniel hung up the phone and hastened to wake Mango up.

"Mango, wake up."

"What's wrong?"

When Mango opened her eyes, she was a little at a loss.

It took her several moments to remember where she was.

"Did something happen?"

"There are a few reporters outside. I do not know whether they are here for me, or for you. Listen to me, you need to come with me. I cannot possibly leave you here alone. Walter is at an auction and cannot protect you here. If I send for help, it will inevitably expose the fact that you are here. So, you must come with me. I will ensure your safety."

Nathaniel looked very anxious.

Mango was no longer mad at Nathaniel now that their misunderstanding had been resolved. However, she was worried that if she returned with Nathaniel, it would bring trouble to the Ye Family.

Like he could read her mind, Nathaniel said softly, "Mother had said that Ye Family do not run away from our own problems. These problems won't go away just because we have announced our divorce. These people hiding in the shadows will stop at nothing to destroy you and our family."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Mango couldn't bear to see Nathaniel in anxiety. Moreover, if she stayed on, Walter would be at risk of losing more money.

With the decision made, Mango did not even bother to pack and followed Nathaniel to the balcony.

Nathaniel took off his jacket and wrapped it tightly around Mango. He then asked softly, "Can you go down from here?"

"My special training back in those days are not done in vain."

Mango was a little weak, but she still remembered the basics.

She went first, and Nathaniel followed closely behind. Both of them scaled down the pipe.

Thomas opened the door quickly for them.

"Madam, please."

Mango got into the car quickly.

At the same time, a few reporters arrived at the casino's main entrance.

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Thomas, drive past them slowly."

"Yes sir!"

Thomas started the car. As the car drove slowly past the main entrance of the casino, Mango saw several reporters running into the casino with cameras in their hands.

"From the looks of it, they are indeed here for me."

She wondered who exposed her hiding spot to the media.

It was definitely not Walter, not to mention Nathaniel. Did Susie Zhong have informants in the casino?

Mango's brows furrowed slightly.

If Nathaniel hadn't been there today, she would have been trapped in the casino.

At the thought of the brutality of those reporters, Mango felt a chill down her spine.

"I'm fine."

Nathaniel held Mango in his arms and in a low voice, "Thomas, go to the villa."

"Yes sir!"

Soon, they arrived at Nathaniel's villa by the sea.

The villa was built on private land. No one was allowed entry without Nathaniel's permission.

Upon Mango’s return to the villa, Sisi and Newell rushed out to welcome her.

"Madam, you're back?"

Sisi looked anxiously at Mango.

Newell was also very worried but said

nothing.

"Let's talk inside."

Nathaniel was afraid that Mango might catch another cold and ushered her into the villa quickly.

Once they were in the living room, Sisi poured a glass of warm water for Mango.

"Sisi, Newell, sit down. I have something to ask you."

Both of them were stunned by Nathaniel's sudden serious tone.

Newell took a moment to sit down due to his leg injury sustained from the car accident.

"Mr. Ye, what is it?"

Newell asked calmly.

Nathaniel asked in a low voice, "Five years ago, did Nanny Zhang give you any other instructions besides asking you to kill Mango on her way to leave the country? Who spread the rumor that she had eloped? Was it you? Did you take pictures of Mango?"

Upon hearing these words, Newell's heart sank.

Newell thought the incident was well over five years ago. He didn't expect Nathaniel to bring it up again. Somehow, it made him quite nervous.

Sisi quickly interjected, "Mr. Ye, isn't it all water under the bridge? Why are we ..."

"Don’t worry, Sisi. We intend to let bygones be bygones. However, we have discovered that the pictures in the recent media uproar were the same pictures taken five years ago. That's why I want to know the details of what happened back then."

Mango interjected quickly for fear that Sisi and Newell might misunderstood Nathaniel’s intentions.

Upon hearing Mango's words, Sisi and Newell heaved a sigh of relief.

Sisi bit her lower lip and said, "I was the one who took the pictures because the rest were all men. Nevell wanted no part in it but we had no choice because Nanny Zhang threatened us. Newell even helped fend off a bodyguard who wanted to take advantage of Madam."

"Who did you give those photos to?"

The answer to this question was what Mango was most interested in.

Sisi shook her head, but Newell replied instead, "We gave all the photos to Miss Cho. Mostly, she was the one who liaised with us and we acted upon her orders. Nanny Zhang had never asked us for the pictures."

Mango and Nathaniel's hearts sank.

"So it is indeed Macy Cho! We can now be certain that Susie is the one who is creating all this havoc for the Ye Family."