The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 1226

Nathaniel and Mango were both having a good time in the mountains. Nathaniel was completely stunned when he received the news that Michael would be in danger after being stabbed. "Michael has been stabbed? Seriously?"

One would wonder the reason why he was astounded. As Michael seemed to be allconquering over those years, he would suffer some injuries but he was never easily stabbed.

He was indeed powerful and others couldn't even get close to him, let alone stabbing him.

At that moment, he suddenly thought of Valentina's doppelganger.

Nathaniel's eyes had become chiller.

"Lock her up first. No one is allowed to interrogate her or touch her without Michael's order."

Nathaniel's remarks surprised his men.

"Chief, she has hurt Boss. We aren't sure if Michael's life is at risk now. Also, she has killed one of our brothers, Zeck. How can we just let go of her?"

"I didn't say we're letting her go. Michael will handle this matter on his own after he wakes up.

Little did Nathaniel expect that so many incidents would happen in merely a few days. He frowned.

When Mango caught sight of Nathaniel's furrowed brows with a trace of violence flashing across his eyes, she hurriedly held his hand and said, "Why don't we go back and check on him?" "Well...I've promised you to take some photos during our trip."

Nathaniel was getting annoyed.

Mango said with a smile, "It's fine to delay it for a few days. Michael is your buddy after all. We may not know if his life is in danger, and I bet you won't be in a good mood to capture photos with me as well. It was pleasant to be with you and the children in these few days, hence you don't have to blame yourself. After all, we do have many things to deal with, don't we? Michael has helped you a lot over these years. I reckon that he needs your help now."

Upon hearing his wife's remarks, Nathaniel nodded and said apologetically, "Mango, will you fall in love with me again and marry me after knowing that we'll go through so much hardship if you're given a choice?"

Mango could sense Nathaniel's perturbed feelings from his tone.

How was Nathaniel like?

He was born with a silver spoon and used to be aloof. However, he was a different person when it came to their relationship.

This wasn't him.

He ought to be self-confident.

However, it was normal for Nathaniel to behave this way as he couldn't bear to see Mango suffer again.

There were contradictions in him. He was reluctant to part with her, but he felt distressed to be with her.

Mango held his hand tightly and uttered, "We can't turn back time. Never doubt my love for you. You just need to know that my feelings for you won't change. I'll walk the path together with you in the future. Also, you don't have to feel sorry for me. With your love, our relationship can last even longer."

Nathaniel hugged Mango. He wished to utter something but he didn't manage to do so.

He didn't have a perfect family along with relatives who loved him, but God had blessed him with such a kindhearted and lovely wife. Hence, he was considered a lucky person.

His manic breath calmed down gradually, and so did his rage.

"Let's head back."

"Alright."

Both of them packed up before they left their children in the mountain by sending some men to protect them. After that, Mango and Nathaniel walked down the mountain. Returning to the city, Mango somehow could not adapt to the vehicle exhaust and the polluted air. However, it didn't take long for her to get used to it.

In response to environmental changes, humans tend to change themselves in order to adapt to society.

The atmosphere of the hall felt oppressive when Nathaniel brought Mango to Baxter Alliance.

Everyone's expressions were full of anger and also murderous intent, as if they wanted to tear Aria into pieces.

"Where is Aria?"

Mango looked around but Aria was nowhere to be seen.

Based on Aria's previous behavior, she would be in grave danger if she was thrown into the dungeon at the moment.

Polo took a glance at Mango and stepped out from the crowd. He said furiously, "Lady Mango, are you going to plead mercy for that woman? Do you think that woman can still be forgiven?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Nathaniel instantly kicked him to the ground.

The people around were stunned.

Nathaniel's murderous intent immediately spread across the hall.

"Mind your tone! She's your sister-in-law, not the murderer who stabbed Michael. Well, do you think that I'm being dispensable as I wasn't around during these years? I know that you guys are worried about Michael. It doesn't mean that you can treat your sister-in-law in this way. Are you all trying to revolt against me?"

Nathaniel's eyes shot straight toward Polo, as if he would kill Polo if he dared to revolt against him.

His deterrent power was more terrible than Michael's, and compared with Michael, he looked even more ruthless.

Polo had been working for Michael all this time. He used to know that there was a big boss in the alliance, but he had never seen him before.

He noticed that Michael was supporting the entire Baxter Alliance alone. Michael suffered serious injuries to propagate their cause while Nathaniel was nowhere to be seen.

Generally speaking, Polo had looked down upon Nathaniel because he felt that Nathaniel managed to become their leader merely due to the brotherhood between him and Michael. Nathaniel's aura made Polo feel suffocated, and even his limbs stiffened. Everyone was terrified of Nathaniel.

Michael was cruel to his enemies, but he was selfless to his men. He would risk his life to save his men when they were in danger. Meanwhile, there was only aloofness in Nathaniel's eyes right now. He seemed emotionless as if he would kill anybody who had gotten in his way.

He looked cold as if he didn't care about brotherhood anymore.

Polo swallowed the words that he was about to say.

He was nervous so he dared not to say anything to oppose Nathaniel.

"I'm sorry, Boss."

Polo hurriedly bowed. There were beads of sweat on his forehead.

Mango had also noticed his peculiar behavior.

He wasn't supposed to act this way!

Was it because of the influence of Golden Lancehead Venom?

Mango wished to say something, but she heard Nathaniel speak coldly, "I'm warning you here, come to me if you're unsatisfied with me. If anyone dares to disrespect my wife again, don't blame me for disgracing Michael. I know that all of you have followed Michael and put your neck out during your missions. I never hope that the brotherhood between Michael and me will rupture because of you. Do you hear me?"

"Yes, boss."

The people around him answered involuntarily.

"Polo, bring Mango to Aria."

Nathaniel understood Mango's intentions so he spoke first.

At that moment, Polo didn't show any disrespect toward Mango anymore.

"Mango, please follow me around."

Mango looked at Nathaniel with a worried expression. She wished to say something before she heard Nathaniel saying, "Don't worry, I'll pay a visit to Michael later. Besides, I've already sent someone to call Noah. He's already rushing over. With him, we may be able to save Michael."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mango felt relieved. Those men who were standing at the side also heaved a sigh of relief. There was a hint of respect toward him when they looked at Nathaniel again. Michael was their leader. They had initially refused to recognize Nathaniel as their leader, but everyone felt grateful toward him when they heard that he managed to invite Noah over to treat Michael. As long as he could save Michael by providing him treatment, they would regard him as their leader for their entire lives.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel had also known that those people were unconvinced. After all, it was Michael who led them over those years while he did nothing but secretly supporting them with money. His relationship with Michael was beyond reproach, but those men were not wholly in league with him.

Nathaniel knew it but he felt indifferent. He didn't mind giving the entire Baxter Alliance to Michael. However, he noticed that the way those people looked at him had slightly changed. He sighed to himself.

In those past nine years, Michael had finally gained some emotions after all.

It seemed that Michael had done good deeds over those years.

When Mango realized that Nathaniel had something else to tell his men, she didn't delay any longer but followed Polo to the inner room.

"How is Aria's current mental condition?"

Mango didn't know what Aria was thinking. On her way back, she heard Nathaniel mention that Aria looked like Valentina. Mango wondered if she would feel guilty for hurting Michael. She had really put herself at a dead end.

If she had only killed Zeck, perhaps Michael would have had a way to save her life. However, she hurt Michael, which was unforgivable.

It was quite tricky to solve that impasse.

Polo quickly replied, "She's not eating or drinking. All she does is stare at nothing. I have no idea what she's thinking, but I do know that the bitch needs to die."

Mango glanced at Polo and asked, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

"Ah? Yes I do!"

Polo didn't know the reason why Mango would ask that question, but he still answered it honestly.

Again, Mango asked, "Do you love her?"

"Of course. It's hard enough for us to find a woman who is willing to grow old with you. If I don't treat her wholeheartedly, aren't I a bastard?"

Speaking of which, Polo's face had shown a sense of happiness.

Mango whispered, "Do you know that Michael was one step away from his happiness?"

"What?"

Polo was stunned.

During those nine years, everyone was seeking for love, while Michael was the only one who wasn't interested in women at all so they would make fun of Michael, but he would be furious every time. Thus, they dared not to talk about the matter anymore. However, nobody knew the reason.

Mango's remarks made Polo involuntarily uneasy.

"He used to have a girlfriend before?"

"Yes, they were madly in love but the woman died. She was dismembered by terrorists. He broke the rules to avenge his girlfriend's death, and now he can't even see the person whom he loved the most. Do you know how he feels?"

Polo almost burst into tears.

"What are you trying to tell me?"

Polo wasn't a fool. He certainly knew that Mango wouldn't tell him about Michael's past for no reason, so he began to ask.