The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

"It's not like that. There are more people coming and this pass is in high demand."

Emberly's words made Mango laugh.

"Well, there are indeed several more people who've come, but I don't think they will buy anything from you. After all, although they're rich, they'd be willing to purchase an expensive pass from the official venue right?"

Hearing that, Emberly's expression turned unpleasant.

"Miss Gerner, you should know that the ones I have are definitely a little better than those outside."

"But it's expensive."

"We can negotiate it."

Then Mango looked at Emberly, as if she was deep in thought.

Emberly saw that there was a chance, so she quickly smiled and said, "Miss, what do you think of it? The price here is only ten percent higher than the ones in the Underground City. You should give me a chance to earn some extra cash, right?"

Seeing this, Mango understood that Emberly probably wouldn't be able to sell the pass. However, why was it so?

Mango said confusedly, "I'm a little puzzled. Is the pass really legitimate? Otherwise why do you insist on selling it to me?"

Frankly, Emberly seemed to be hiding something from her.

"What is it? You don't want to talk about it? Forget it. Anyway, I can also buy the pass from the Underground City."

As she spoke, she was about to turn around and leave.

"Miss Gerner!"

Emberly hurriedly stopped her.

"What's the matter?"

"I'll tell you the truth, okay? The others who came here today are all regular customers. They're familiar with the city and obviously won't buy a pass from me. Instead, they'll go to the Underground City, where they'll get discounts. Isn't this your first time here? Since you're new, there'll be a strict checkpoint at the entrance, and maybe you won't be able to enter. Although you'll have to spend a little more here, it'll be more convenient, isn't it? That'll save you a lot of time. That's why, Miss Gerner, it's definitely a wise choice to buy from me."

"The pass you're selling isn't fake, is it? Will I get kicked out after spending all my money? Wouldn't that be ridiculous?" Mango looked hesitant.

Then, Emberly quickly said, "No, no. I can take you there. With my guidance and the pass in hand, you'll definitely be fine." "Well, let me think about it."

Mango revealed an extremely conflicted expression on her face.

"All right, how about this? I'll offer you a price slightly higher than the one sold in there, okay?"

Mango was hopeful after looking at Emberly's desperate look.

She pretended to be exasperated and said, "Well, since you've found the stamp for me, I will buy it from you. There is no need for the discount since people who visit here can definitely afford it. However, you have to promise that I can enter the Underground City."

"There won't be any problems at all!"

Emberly nodded happily.

Then, Mango used her phone and made the payment.

Seeing that the money had been transferred into her account, Emberly's face lit up instantly.

"This is the pass, Miss Gerner. Handle it with care. Tell me if there is anything else you need. I will definitely try my best to fulfill your wishes."

"All right, I won't forget what you've done for me today."

Next, Mango took the pass, looked at it, and put it into her pocket.

"Oh, by the way, give me the location so you don't have to take me there. Otherwise, people may talk behind your back if they knew you sold it to me."

Emberly paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "Yes, you're right. I didn't think of this. Thank you for reminding me, Miss Gerner."

After that, Emberly sent the location to Mango.

Seeing that the location was exactly the same as the one sent by Zion, Mango knew something was up.

It turned out that the church was the entrance of the Underground City.

Then, Mango calmly put away her phone and gifted Emberly a piece of jade, "Thank you, but you'd better not let others see this. There are only a few jades left of this color now." Emberly looked and found that it was a priceless piece of purple jade.

Although she did not specialize in that area, she could tell at a glance that this jade bracelet was of good quality and was extraordinary.

Emberly grinned like a Cheshire Cat upon receiving the gift.

"Goodness, that's so generous of you. Thank you."

After that, she scanned the area warily and quickly put it away.

Then, Mango said in a low voice, "This jade bracelet was bought for 30 million, so be careful not to show it off. Since there's surveillance everywhere here, what if someone sees it?..." Mango hinted and Emberly immediately understood the meaning behind her words.

"Yes, I get it. I will go to the security room and delete the footage."

"Ah, you're sharp-witted indeed. It's better to delete it in case we get into trouble because of the pass."

Emberly nodded quickly.

"Yes, of course. Miss Gerner, I'll be off to the security room. Just tell me if you need anything."

"Go ahead."

Mango waved her hand and bid Emberly farewell.

Watching Emberly leave in a hurry, a sly grin flashed across Mango's face.

She had no choice but to do this because Ryan knew her, so she should try to avoid him as much as possible.

After Mango had sorted everything out, she quickly returned to her room and made some preparations.

When night fell, the surroundings began to get crowded and clamorous. In this small, remote town, there were all kinds of luxury cars driving in and out, which was extremely dazzling to see. Meanwhile, Mango was making her way through the crowd of people.

Just then, Zion sent a text message asking her if she was okay.

Mango replied to him saying that she was doing great and immediately turned off the phone. She could not afford to make any mistakes during this period of time.

She wore a navy blue dress tonight as she went straight to the church.

There was a huge throng of people who were lining up at the entrance of the church.

However, Mango's heart skipped a beat when she saw Ryan sitting at the ticketing booth beside her.

What should she do?

Did she have to face Ryan here?

Just when she was hesitating, someone suddenly pulled on her arm from behind.

"Who is it?"

Mango instinctively became alarmed, but then she heard Emberly's voice resounding, "It's me, Miss Gerner. I forgot to tell you that there is a rule here. Everyone who enters must wear a mask to conceal their identity. Hence, I've prepared one for you, and I hope that you will kindly accept it."

Emberly's flattering manner made her feel disgusted. However, she noticed that there were people around her who didn't wear masks. Therefore, she asked in confusion, "Why are there people who don't wear masks?"

"Here's the thing, Miss. Those who don't wear masks don't care about being seen by others. They are not afraid that others will know what they have purchase here. But you're different, you're from a remote area, and it's the first time you've been here. So, it's better to wear it."

Hearing Emberly's words, Mango was secretly delighted. It seemed that even the Gods were helping her. However, she didn't show any emotion on her face.

"Yes, you're right. Thank you for that. I'll repay you later."

"Why, thank you so much, Miss."

Honestly, Mango couldn't stand Emberly's greediness.

Mango took the mask and put it on. Then, she whispered, "Do we still need to remove the mask when we pass through the main entrance?"

"No, you don't need to. You can just get inside directly with the pass."

Mango nodded her head and immediately put on the mask.

Suddenly, there was a flurry of commotion amongst the people around her.

"What's the matter? I arrived here first, but why won't you give me the pass?"

It was a woman, who was about the same height as Mango. She looked very beautiful, and she even resembled Mango a little.

Hence, Mango was slightly stunned.

How could there be such a similar- looking person?

On the other hand, Emberly seemed to have noticed this as well. She whispered, "Miss Gerner, is she your sister?"

"No, I don't know her."

Mango didn't want to stir up any trouble right now. Although she had some doubts, she decided to get down to business first.

She had undergone reconstructive surgery with

Abyss's help after her face had been disfigured. Upon seeing this woman who looked exactly like her, she couldn't help but wonder if that woman knew Abyss. However, she had no time to dwell on that matter anymore.

When Emberly heard Mango saying that she didn't know this woman, she said in a low voice, "Miss Gerner, don't meddle in other people's business. Follow me, this is a direct entry to the Underground City. It seems that the woman is new to this place, so she needed to be inspected. I bet that's why she's angry."

Honestly, Mango was a little nervous and hesitant.

If it weren't for the pass and the mask given by Emberly, she would probably be the one who was being examined right now.

After the brief commotion, Ryan looked over. As soon as he saw her face, he immediately said, "Arrest her!"

"What are you doing? Why are you arresting me? Do you know who I am?"

The woman tried her best to resist, but the bodyguards in the Underground City were quite aggressive. They soon subdued the woman and took her away.

Meanwhile, Ryan seemed to be waiting for someone. After the woman was captured, Mango and the others were allowed to enter.

Mango knew that Ryan might have mistaken the woman for her because of the dark surroundings. Although she gained entry smoothly, she still felt a little sorry for that woman.

However, there was no point in thinking about these things now.

Mango quickly followed the crowd into the Underground City.

Truth be told, she was shocked by how it looked like!

This was just like an underground trading market. As long as people had the money, they could buy anything here. The place was selling not only goods, but even women and children. Anger rose in her heart when she noticed the filthy surroundings. However, she still had to restrain herself.

Just then, a waiter walked over. After looking at Mango's pass, he said respectfully, "Miss, you are assigned to room number three. Please follow me.

Mango nodded her head and followed after him.

Meanwhile, it was very dark in the crowded corridor.

Mango looked around warily, but she suddenly felt someone approaching her.

"Who goes there?"

She wanted to dodge, but the other party was even faster than her. Just when Mango turned around to defend herself, the person quickly robbed her of her belongings.

"Hey, my stuff! Help! There's a thief!"

Her shout immediately caused a disturbance in the crowd.