The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 413

"Mom, do you really think that I can't do anything to you? Do you really want to see the Hans family destroyed?"

Terrance could not believe that his mother had said such wicked things.

His mother hailed from a prominent family and was also kin to veterans. She used to think critically and was praised by the folks at Santell Capital as an exemplary woman. What happened to her?

Madam Hans seemed to realise that she may have overstepped her boundaries, but she did not ease up and instead said, "Is that not the case? As of this moment, you're finding me obnoxious, aren't you? I can't do right by you and you won't even let me have the last say in adopting my god granddaughter. All these years, I am the one worried about you after your father and brothers passed away. I cannot believe that you're biting the hand that feeds you and you are accusing me of destroying the Hans family. I dare you to repeat those accusations in front of the graves of your father and brothers!"

"That's not the same at all. Mom, you really don't think you've done any wrong? Don't you feel that you've been too harsh to Mango?"

Terrance suddenly did not recognize this crazy woman in front of him.

"Where did I go wrong now? It's that evil little brat who went and spread rumors about how she lost a child because of saving me! If it wasn't for Andrea, I would be long dead already! The Hans family always pays their debts, so what sin did I commit? It should be Mango who is to blame here. She manipulated the Ye Family and is now using them to harm us! This morning, she threatened to hurt Andrea, but little did I expect she would launch her attack against us so quickly. How dare you pick a fight with me over that little c*nt? I'm your own mother, I was the one who raised you!"© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Madam Hans was getting angrier by the moment, whereas Terrance could not stand another word of it.

Everyone was in agreement that Mango had in fact saved his mother, but Madam Hans simply refused to believe this version of events. She obstinately believed that Andrea was the one who saved her instead. Terrance was helpless in this case.

"Mom, I've already purchased a ticket for you, and you will leave for Santell Capital tonight. There will be someone to take care of you there. Leave everything in Ocean City to me, I will be solely responsible for whatever happens to the Hans family next. You're not young anymore, it's time for you to enjoy your life at Santell Capital.

Terrance would have preferred another way, but his hand was forced.

If she continued to stay in Ocean City, who knew what other mayhem she might cause.

He had always hesitated when he thought of how his mother had struggled all her life. He did not want his mother to spend the last days away from her hometown, but it looked like this was inevitable now.

Madam Hans was completely stunned.

"Are you going to place me under house arrest? What a useless son!"

Madam Hans was so furious that she wanted to throw something at Terrance, but the servants had already packed up everything earlier on.

Terrance looked at his fuming mother and said coldly, "Not only are you going to be kept away, but Andrea will also have to stay here in Ocean City too. Everything happened because of her, so she should be the one to face the music. Since she's one of us now, I expect her to earn her keep in the

Hans family as well. Don't worry, mom, I'm sending Nanny Liu with you to Santell Capital to ensure you'll have a

good time there."

Andrea's expression changed instantly.

"Uncle Terrance, I wish to follow grandma. She's getting old and I don't feel comfortable letting someone else take care of her. Plus, I'm just a weak girl, I probably won't be of much use here anyway. Let me go with grandma instead."

"You're staying right here in Ocean City! Don't even think about leaving this place!"

Terrance's words made Andrea's face turn pale.

"Uncle Terrance..."

"What do you think you're doing? I'll have you know that I won't forgive you if any harm befalls Andrea!"

Madam Hans locked gazes with Terrance.

There was a time when he would have obliged his mother. But now he had made up his mind to separate his mother from Andrea, so he was not going to give her any quarter.

"You there, send Madam Hans to the train station!

An attendant immediately came in from outside to escort Madam Hans.

Madam Hans was so angry that her entire body trembled.

"Terrance, you good-for-nothing b*stard!"

"Sorry, mom."

Terrance waved his hand and the attendant proceeded to usher Madam Hans out.

Andrea grabbed Madam Hans' sleeve and whispered, "Pretend to faint now, he won't send you away if you feign illness."

She spoke in a low voice so that only Madam Hans could hear her.

The old crone paused for a moment, rolled her eyes back and let herself collapse backwards.

"Madam!"

"Mom!"

Terrance was shocked at his mother's sudden fainting.

"Quick, get the doctor!"

Terrance carried his mother off the floor immediately and placed her on the wheelchair and wheeled her to her room.

The attendant who was watching was more hesitant.

"Sir, is Madam Hans still going to board the train?"

Upon hearing this, Andrea hurriedly said, "Uncle Terrance, grandma's heart isn't very stable lately, and the doctor too said that she couldn't be too emotional. Grandma was already not feeling well today when she returned from my sister's place. If we still force her to take a trip now, I worry you will regret it for the rest of your life if anything happens to her."

Terrance was visibly distraught by this.

He knew that his mother's health had been deteriorating. Despite his resolution to send her away, he could not help but waver a little now.

"Uncle Terrance, if you insist on sending grandma away, why don't you wait until tomorrow? At least let the doctor take a look and give us some reassurance?"

Seeing Terrance's determination loosen, she quickly piled on her arguments.

In the end, Terrance succumbed.

"Has the doctor arrived yet?"

"The doctor had just left. He's coming back now and should be here any moment."

The servant quickly said.

Terrance fell silent, while Andrea and the others took the hint and left discreetly.

Seeing his mother lie there unconscious, Terrance sighed deeply.

He could deal with anything with brute force, but his mother was the only family he had left, and he could not decide what to do with her.

Madam Hans had been pretending to be unconscious the whole time and was quietly in awe of Andrea's wit. At the same time, she became dissatisfied with her own son.

When the doctor arrived, Terrance immediately scooted aside.

Madam Hans breathed erratically on purpose.

She decided to play along since someone had given her this marvelous idea.

The doctor frowned slightly, which made Terrance a little anxious.

"What's wrong? Is my mother very ill?"

"Her heart is beating erratically and there seem to be some murmurs. Things don't look good, I think we need to monitor her overnight."

Hearing the doctor's words, Terrance dared not force his mother to take a long trip now.

"Sorry for the trouble, doctor."

"Madam Hans is no spring chicken, plus she's always had heart problems. It's best for her to stay calm."

The doctor had been summoned over twice in a row, so naturally he felt a need to remind Terrance.

Terrance nodded.

Andrea came in with a glass of warm water.

"Have a sip, uncle. Let me take care of grandma tonight, I'll let you know immediately if anything happens. The Hans family is in a lot of trouble now, all thanks to my sister. It seems like you'll have to be the one to rescue the Hans family. I'm not capable of doing much, but I can still look after grandma."

Though Andrea's words seemed compassionate and reasonable, Terrance felt nauseated hearing them.

"Don't you think I know why my mother is like this? You better watch her carefully, or else I won't let you off the hook!"

After saying so, Terrance left in a huff.

As soon as he left, Madam Hans opened her eyes.

"Spoiled brat, I really wonder what spell Mango has cast over him! How dare he treat me like this! Thank god you're here, I wouldn't know what to do otherwise."

Madam Hans quickly grabbed Andrea's hand.

A dark look flickered in Andrea's eyes, but it was there only for a fraction of a second. She quickly reverted to her sweet- natured look and smiled, "Don't worry grandma, I won't let uncle send you away. This is your home after all!"

"That's right, even you know this is where I belong. I can't believe that stupid son of mine wants to exile me from here. That b*tch Mango is quite something. She has completely played all of these people like puppets on a string. If it wasn't for you, maybe I would have fallen under her spell too. If she wants to harm the Hans family, she'll have to cross my dead body first!"

Madam Hans clearly saw Mango as her mortal enemy.

Seeing this, Andrea smiled a little before she remembered herself and refrained from doing so.

"Grandma, you can't play sick forever. Uncle is no fool, and the doctor is here as well. Eventually they'll figure out that you're faking it and send you away."

Andrea's words worried Madam Hans.

"What do you propose?"

Andrea was a little hesitant.

"There's a way, but it's a little risky."

"Tell me your ideas, silly girl. I'm not afraid."

Madam Hans found Andrea to be a sight for sore eyes. How nice it would be if she was her own granddaughter.

When she thought of Mango, she couldn't help but sigh and say, "I know you've been good to me. Don't worry, even if the Ye Family brings our family to ruin, I won't let anybody hurt you. The Hans family still has its allies in Santell Capital. We'll find a good man for you there and let you have a comfortable life."

Andrea was astounded at first, then she felt some disdain upon hearing this proposal.

She didn't want anyone else. She only wanted Nathaniel and the Ye Family!

She wanted to snatch everything and everyone Mango had from her. Plus, if the Hans family were to come to an end, she highly doubted Madam Hans could arrange whatever good life Madam Hans had in mind for her.

Nevertheless, she smiled genially.

She lowered her head and whispered, "I know grandma loves me, that's why I always do my best for you."

"Good girl, I was right to dote on you. Now quick, what idea did you have in mind?"

Seeing that Madam Hans had been caught, hook, line, and sinker, Andrea smiled and handed over a glass of water.

"Grandma, this is some good stuff. If you drink it, I guarantee Uncle Terrance won't send you away, at least not in the near future."