The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 426

Nick was stunned by Mango’s question, but he quickly replied, "My brother always has a plan. He is Nathaniel Ye after all."

"Yes, he is Nathaniel Ye!"

Mango smiled, but Nick was uneasy like there was a hidden meaning behind the gesture.

"Mango, you..."

"If you still treat me as your sister-in-law, just shut up, don't stop me, and don't tell your brother. I am going to the basement now. Do you have any opinions? Of course, if you insist on informing your brother, I can't do anything. After all, your brother is very affectionate, and I am just an outsider."

When Mango's words came out, how could Nathaniel continue to stop her?

A furious blush rose on his face, and he knew that things were going wrong. However, Nick did not stop her as he watched Mango heading to the basement.

Then, Nick sent a text message to Nathaniel telling him that Mango was coming. Unfortunately, Nathaniel’s phone was left in the car and he missed the message completely.

When Mango strolled through the basement’s corridor, some people came up to greet her but she stopped them.

After all, Nathaniel had given Mango this privileged status, and everyone in the Ye family knew that Mango was Nathaniel's priority.

Furthermore, Nathaniel hadn't made any special arrangements to prevent Mango from coming in. Thus, Mango had silently entered the room.

Nathaniel’s back was to Mango, so naturally, he didn't see her entering the room. Furthermore, Susie failed to see her as well because she was restrained and Mango had stuck to the shadows.

"Tell me, when did you start coveting the Ye family’s riches? How did you know about the vault? Nanny Zhang? Did she tell you about it, or did someone else?"

The question of Nathaniel made Susie shiver.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Really? Then, listen to this."

As he spoke, Nathaniel played the conversation between Susie and Andrea.

Then, her expression suddenly changed. "Is it she who betrayed me, Andrea, that idiot?" "If she really had betrayed you, it wouldn't take me this long to find you. I have to say, Susie, you're smart and you know exactly how to push Andrea to attack my wife and family. Unfortunately, you just missed the mark."

Nathaniel said coldly.

He looked at the woman in front of him. She was already in her fifties, but there was no trace of aging on her face.

This woman was too cruel. He could still vaguely remember that when Macy was in prison, she had nearly taken Macy's life.

Nathaniel couldn't help but shuddered at the thought.

"Back then, to keep Macy quiet, you poisoned your daughter and nearly left her to die in prison. You're absolutely cruel, and being able to sacrifice your daughter for your own goals is a testament

to how cruel you can be."

Susie's expression became as cold as ice upon Nathaniel's words.

"Macy was a fool! She was pregnant with the Ye family's child, and yet she managed to get nothing in the end. Five years passed and she failed to become the mistress of the Ye family, nor did she find out where the vault was. She was useless!"

"But she is your daughter!"

"So what if she was my daughter? Once she’s married off, she will belong to someone else. If she ever cared about me or the Chu family, she would have done something to you long ago. Otherwise, you and that b*tch Mango wouldn't have been together until now."

Susie's vicious words were eye- opening to Nathaniel.

"You really are heartless."

"Not more than you!"

Susie sneered. "If I'm right, then Rita was never kidnapped, right? Or should I say that she’s been hidden in the Ye's Mansion all along! Poor Mango, she actually thought that her daughter's been kidnapped and she was so anxious. Plus, Mango even went to the Hans Family to kick up a fuss. If it weren't for that, if she didn't alert the Hans Family and Andrea, would Andrea have contacted me? If she didn't contact me, how would you know where I was? Nathaniel Ye, we are the same, so don't think you're better than me. But I'm curious, how will Mango react once she finds out that this was all your doing and you risked your daughter's safety to do this?"

In the dark, Mango could hear everything clearly. She felt as if she had fallen into an icehouse.

Although she still had some doubts, she never expected Susie to explain it in such detail. Now that she thought about it, Nathaniel kept saying that Thomas was complying with their wishes by not going to the police after Rita was kidnapped. Furthermore, he even let her suspected the Hans family was behind him, and she even rushed over to the Hans family to interrogate them.

Was everything just like what Susie said?

Mango felt her limbs go cold and her limbs go weak.

However, Nathaniel grabbed Susie by her neck and he growled, "What do you know? You're nothing but a stone-cold killer. I would never let you set your sights on Mango and my family, so I had to find you. You and I are not the same. Rita is my baby, and I won't let anything happen to her."

"Hahaha, such beautiful words indeed, but isn't it all just the same in the end? Why didn't you tell Mango about all this at first? You were using her, Nathaniel. You used her love for her children and her recklessness to draw me out. You're not a very trusting person either, Nathaniel. You say you love Mango, but what you truly care about is the Ye family's vault and your family, right? If not, why have you not told her about it after all these years?"

Susie's questions were like knives stabbing at Mango's heart.

She never once cared about what the Ye family had, nor did she care about their vault. The only thing she cared about was Nathaniel’ s love and the safety of their children.

Now, Nathaniel had taken advantage of her.

He used her!

By taking advantage of her love for the children, and her trust and affection for him, she could find Susie.

Although Mango knew that Nathaniel’ s method was the fastest way to find Susie and to clear her name, she couldn't stand this feeling.

Mango looked at Nathaniel's tall figure and felt a sense of unfamiliarity for the first time.

Did she really know Nathaniel?

Or, was there really a place for her in Nathaniel's mind?

If that was the case, how could it be possible for him to restrain himself while she was restless over Rita's disappearance without saying a word?

Even if he told himself that this was a trap, would she not cooperate with him?

Why did he hide her inside?

At that moment, Mango truly felt like she was an outsider and the feeling was gutwrenching.

Then, she quietly left the basement. She no longer cared about what Nathaniel was going to do to Susie.

In the past, Mango had incited Susie and Macy's wrath just because she fell in love with Nathaniel while marrying into his family. Now that everything was going according to Nathaniel's plan, what else did she have to worry about?

A void formed in her heart and the emptiness was unbearable.

When Mango walked out of the basement, Nathaniel anxiously waited at the door. When he saw Mango come out, he immediately looked behind him. However, he didn't see Nathaniel's figure.

"Mango..."

"I'm going to see Zion."

Mango spoke faintly. Her voice didn't have any fluctuations, but it didn't contain any other emotions.

Nathaniel looked at her carefully, but he couldn't tell how Mango was feeling right now.

Hence, he hurriedly brought Mango back to the living room.

Mango knew that Nathaniel must be anxious now. She didn't care if Nathaniel wanted to say something to her.

Mango didn't say anything as she got up before marching towards Zion's room.

When the lights were turned on, Zion was sleeping soundly.

Her small body was lying on the side with a blanket covering her body. Zion appeared to be a little smaller on the huge bed.

Then, Mango walked over and she sat by the bed looking at Zion. For the first time, Mango felt like she might have made a mistake.

He was supposed to be a simple child. He could be like a genius and superior to others. He could also be like an ordinary child and spend his childhood happily.

However, it was precisely because he was Mango and Nathaniel's son that he had experienced so many things at such a young age.

Her heart ached terribly.

Then, she held Zion in her arms and felt the warmth of his body. A slight affection permeated her otherwise empty heart.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

Meanwhile, Zion was still bleary-eyed as he felt someone hugging him. When Zion opened his eyes and he saw Mango, he grabbed onto her arm before yawning out the words, "Mommy."

After that, he went back to sleep.

Zion was so at ease, and it was clear that he trusted Mango.

It was she who was too silly. It was her concern that caused chaos.

If something had really happened to Rita, would Zion really be this indifferent? If it was true, then he would have frantically made phone calls to start searching for Rita, right?

Hence, Mango felt that she was a complete fool.

"Go to sleep, Mommy’s here."

Mango smiled faintly as she carried Zion in her arms before she went to open the door.

She glanced at Nick who was standing outside before saying, "I'm going to sleep with Zion tonight, and I don't want to be disturbed. I hope you understand what I mean.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Mango immediately shut the door in Nick’s face and she locked it from the inside.

Meanwhile, Nick was flabbergasted.

Mango was too quiet. She was so quiet that it made him a little afraid.

"Mango..."

He wanted to continue speaking, but Mango didn't allow him the opportunity.

Next, Mango carried Zion onto the bed and she took off her coat.

Since Rita had fallen into Nathaniel's hands, it was only natural that there would not be any danger. Right now, she only felt that she was so tired.

The exhaustion seemed to sink into the core of her being and all of her limbs. Thus, she felt as if she had no strength at all.

Right now, she only wanted to be with her son as well as having a good night's sleep. She didn't want to hear from anything or anyone, nor did she want to see anyone.

Especially that person!

Mango laid down with Zion in her arms.

After that, Zion found a comfortable position in his mother's arms and he stayed there before both of them drifted off into slumber.

On the other hand, Nick was on the edge of his seat.

Mango's reaction made him realize that this was a very big problem!