The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

"What happened to Desmond?"

Mango remembered that Desmond told her that the Fang family's home is a really dangerous place and he asked her to leave immediately the last time she went to the Fang family's house. She thought that Desmond could get himself out of danger considering that he had lived there for so many years, yet eventually something happened to him.

She touched her belly as she knew that it was all thanks to Desmond that she could pregnant this day and it was impossible for her to ignore the issue now that Desmond was in danger. Mango had to go even if she was not feeling very well now.

On the other hand, Nathaniel could tell from Mango's expression what she was thinking.

He held Mango's hand and said, "I don't know exactly what happened and it was Zion who told me, but I think this is very likely to be true.

"Zion? How did he know?"

Mango was very surprised.

Nathaniel hesitated for a moment before saying, "Zion knew from Abyss after he called him. Abyss genuinely loved and cherished Zion although he didn't treat Rita well and I can't deny this. He told Zion to inform you that Desmond is in trouble and I have also asked my people to investigate it. Indeed, something must have happened as no one has seen Desmond recently and the Fang family's gate is locked securely."

"Do you mean Zion called Abyss?"

Mango was traumatized by Abyss and the past incidents could never be erased from her memory although it was all because Abyss loved her too much.

Nathaniel hurriedly hugged Mango as he knew what she was thinking and said, "It's okay, don't think about it... I think it's better if I go and have a look regardless of the reason as this matter is related to Desmond. Though I suggest you stay at home as you aren't feeling very comfortable now...no, you should go to Genevieve's house and wait for me to come back."

Mango shook her head immediately.

"I don't want to go anywhere else other than to go with you to find Desmond. I'm not feeling very well but I have a hunch that we'll have a better idea about the issue that we couldn't figure out if we look into Desmond's case."

Nathaniel looked at Mango in confusion.

"What do you mean?" "I can't tell either as I said yesterday that everything that happened around us seems to be connected although I can't find solid evidence or a reason for it. Still, I have a feeling that all these events are driven by a person or an organization in the dark. Now, regardless of whether the news that Abyss told Zion about Desmond's incident is true or not, I am sure of one thing."

Mango paused for a moment after saying this.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel knew what Mango was going to say next.

"Are you saying that the other party is inviting us to the Fang family?"

"Yes, and they will probably use other methods to force me to go to their place even if I don't go and hide in the President's house. So, why don't we just play along to see what the mastermind behind all these incidents is up to and who the hell is this person?"

Nathaniel agreed with Mango's words but he still hesitated if he really wanted Mango to take this risk with him.

"Mango, this isn't a small issue and your body..."

"Stop mentioning my body and don't worry as I'm aware of my physical condition. I promise you not to force myself and overdo it, okay?"

At that instant, Nathaniel knew that he could never persuade Mango's otherwise as she was really determined.

Also, it would be better for him to take her along so that he could feel at ease instead of letting her stay in Ocean City and stir up troubles.

Nathaniel whispered at the thought of this, "You can follow me to the Fang family but you have to listen to my command and you can't be stubborn, alright? Also, you must let me know and never hide it from me if your body can't take it anymore."

"Alright... You're getting really long-winded."

Mango waved her hand after she finished speaking and she seemed really impatient.

At that moment, Nathaniel felt really speechless and helpless.

How did he end up in this situation?

"Mango, you don't love me anymore."

Mango almost burst into laughter as she saw Nathaniel's aggrieved expression.

"Stop it, Mr. Ye, you'd ruin your great reputation if your staff sees you as you're so old already yet you're acting like a spoiled kid...aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

Having said that, Mango went back into the house but the corners of her mouth were curled up into a

smile.

She felt really satisfied for turning the tables and overthrowing Nathaniel.

Nathaniel looked at Mango as she walked away and he let out another sigh as he could no longer use this trick to please Mango... What else could he do next time?

He felt distressed but he went after Mango hurriedly.

Soon, the two of them went to the Fang family's place after packing up their stuff.

The Fang family's house was located two cities away from Ocean City and Nathaniel was worried that Mango could not take the plane considering her condition, so he drove his care and brought Mango along. On the other hand, Thomas had applied for a one-year leave because of Delilah's issue to clear his mind. Mango had no idea where he was and she guessed that he must have gone to find Rainie. Mango felt somewhat embarrassed speaking of Rainie.

Rainie and her brother when to the county's border because of Boston's matter but they had no idea where he had been to. Nevertheless, Rainie was really stubborn and she insisted on staying nearby until they found Boston before she was willing to

return.

Mango had no choice but to let her do as she pleased as Mango couldn't dissuade her. Also, she didn't worry too much as Rainie's younger brother was by her side and now that Thomas went to find Rainie too, she could finally be at ease.

However, it would be really tiring for Nathaniel.

"Should I drive for a while?"

Mango asked as she saw that Nathaniel was a little tired.

"No, you shouldn't drive as you are pregnant... There's a rest station in front, so let's go in and have a rest before we continue our journey."

Mango would not surely object to Nathaniel's suggestion.

"All right."

Then, Nathaniel drove the car into the rest area.

They entered the station and Nathaniel helped Mango out of the car before he asked in a low voice after seeing that a restaurant was open, "Are you hungry? Why don't we have some food?" "Okay."

Mango indeed felt hungry but she didn't say it while they were on the highway, so she was happy now that they get to eat.

The two of them entered the restaurant and ordered some food while Mango sat at the dining table. Then, she said in a low voice when Nathaniel approached her with some food in his hands, "People are looking at us."

"It's okay, have some food first as you'll only have the strength to do other stuff after you're full."

Nathaniel's gaze was steady as if he hadn't realized anything at all but Mango could tell from his words that he had figured it out.

Both of them dug in as they chatted happily and many people felt really envious of Mango when Nathaniel helped her clean her mouth. "The two of them seem to be really close."

"I wouldn't say that they're a couple though as they won't be so intimate otherwise."

Mango felt speechless when she heard the whispers of the people around them.

"How are we not a couple?"

She muttered in a low voice but Nathaniel discerned it.

So, Nathaniel said with a smile, "It doesn't matter what they say, just dive in or else the food will turn cold."

Mango pouted before she started eating again.

Soon, she and Nathaniel were about to finish their food when several men started approaching them from all directions.