The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 1397

"Who is it?"

Priscilla shouted in a low voice, and the person quickly jumped out of the window and disappeared.

Nathaniel and Mango rushed out when they heard the sound.

"What's going on?"

"There was a man at your door just now. I don't know what he was doing."

Priscilla's expression was extremely grave.

When Mango heard this, she frowned slightly.

"We've only been in the Acker family for a short while, but we've run into trouble one after another. Their target is very clear, and it seems to be us. Who would have noticed our whereabouts?"

Mango was a little worried. If they were Laborn's people, then Tristan and the entire Acker family would be in danger.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel's eyes had also darkened a little.

"We need to tell Tristan about this."

"Okay, I'll go talk to my brother."

Mango volunteered.

Priscilla definitely seemed like she had something to say when she came over, but it didn't seem like she was looking for Mango. Ever since Mango learned that Priscilla had given up on Nathaniel, Mango no longer had anything to worry about, and naturally, she would give them some time alone.

She trusted Nathaniel.

"Be careful."

Nathaniel knew that Priscilla wouldn't come to him for no reason too, and she must have something to ask him. Besides, he told her that Tristan had saved her, and they must have talked about it just now. Priscilla must be anxious and curious right now.

Mango and Nathaniel understood each other well, and some things need not be said aloud. Thus, when Mango said that she was going to look for Tristan, Nathaniel didn't stop her. However, this place was still dangerous, so he hoped that she would be more careful.

"I know. No matter how arrogant the other party is, they wouldn't dare to openly attack me in the Acker family's mansion. Don't worry, there are quite a few patrolling bodyguards. I will go somewhere with more people."

Mango smiled at Priscilla and was about to leave

when she heard Nathaniel say, "I'll go to you later. Stay with Tristan."

"Alright."

During this period, Mango was obedient.

When she saw Mango acting like this, Priscilla felt a little embarrassed.

"Mango, I just came to ask Nathaniel a few questions. I'll leave after that."

"Take your time. I happen to have something to discuss with my brother too."

Mango was understanding, and for a moment, Priscilla knew why Nathaniel loved her so much.

If Priscilla were a man, she would fall for a woman like Mango too.

Nathaniel glanced at Priscilla and said softly, "You have five minutes."

When Mango wasn't around, Nathaniel's aura had once again returned to its usual aloofness.

When she saw him like this, Priscilla felt a bit bitter. Even though she knew that there was no hope for her anymore, it was still very upsetting.

"Nathaniel, I just wanted to ask if something happened when I asked you to marry me? Maybe I forgot."

Priscilla asked very seriously.

Nathaniel was stunned for a moment as he never thought that Priscilla would ask this, but he still replied honestly, "When you asked me to marry you, I didn't want to embarrass you, so I didn't refuse. But I did give it serious thought. My feelings for you are not the affection between men and women. Marrying you would be unfair to you, so I found you and told you about how I felt. I was even afraid that you would be embarrassed, so I left that night. I guess I left without saying goodbye."

As soon as these words came out, Priscilla immediately understood.

In her memory, she only remembered that she had saved Nathaniel's life and asked him to marry her, and there was nothing else after that. So, she automatically thought that this was Nathaniel's promise to her at that time, but she was too embarrassed to say it. Later, Nathaniel had always avoided her, and Michael had told her that Nathaniel didn't want to fulfill his promise anymore, so Priscilla left the Baxter Alliance in dismay and returned to Angolla.

However, that wasn't the whole truth?

Nathaniel refused her at that time, didn't he?

Was it because of Nathaniel's refusal that she went to find Tristan?

She thought that it was indeed in line with her character.

So, was it true that she had slept with Tristan before?

Priscilla's face turned pale all of a sudden, causing Nathaniel to be a little worried.

"Are you alright? Did Tristan say something to you?"

"It's nothing."

Priscilla shook its head.

How could she tell Nathaniel about this?

If it was really her who took the initiative, Tristan should be considered the victim. No wonder he was not very friendly to her.

Wait...

Tristan's skills were way better than hers.

When she thought about this, Priscilla asked, "Nathaniel, how were Tristan's combat skills back then?"

"He didn't have any skills. Even if he did have some, they were just for show. At that time, he was abducted by terrorists. We rushed there in time to save him and others. Why do you ask?" "No, it's... nothing."

Priscilla panicked when she heard this.

If what Nathaniel said was true, then was it really possible for her to be stronger than Tristan if she had been drunk back then?

Thinking of this, Priscilla wished she could dissolve into the floor.

How shameless was she?!

How could she do that!

"Nathaniel, I have something else to do. I have to go now."

After saying this, Priscilla turned around and ran away.

She was afraid that if she stayed here and said the truth out loud, Nathaniel would look down on her.

No wonder Nathaniel didn't like a woman like her.

Priscilla felt a little upset, and just as she turned and ran, she heard the loud 'bang' of a gunshot. Instantly, she and Nathaniel became nervous.

"The sound came from Tristan's room."

"Mango!"

Nathaniel suddenly realized something and rushed in that direction.

Meanwhile, Priscilla did not dare delay and followed quickly.

When they arrived, they saw that the vase at the door of Tristan's room was broken with its pieces were everywhere, and there were even some bloodstains on the ground. Nathaniel's heart suddenly tightened.

"Mango! Mango!"

"I'm here."

Mango walked out from behind the flower pot with her face was a little dirty and her hair in a mess.

Seeing her, Nathaniel stepped forward quickly to check if she was injured.

"I'm fine. That blood isn't mine. I threw a dagger and hit the man. But he had a gun in his hand, so I didn't dare fight with him. He escaped."

Mango naturally knew what Nathaniel was worried about, so she quickly explained.

Meanwhile, Tristan ran over too when he heard the gunshot.

"What's going on?"

"What's going on? There's a spy in the Acker family. We just dealt with the person in the hot spring not long ago. And now, we have another one trying to commit murder in broad daylight here. Tristan, if it's not safe here, tell me right now. I will leave with Mango."

Nathaniel knew what he said was not fair to Tristan, but his fear had made him break out in a cold sweat.

What if Mango had gotten hurt?

If the person was a man of sacrifice and wanted to kill Mango even at the risk of his death?

Thinking of this, Nathaniel could not calm down at all.

Meanwhile, Tristan's face was solemn too.

Previously, the Acker family had been like an impregnable fortress, where outsiders were unable to enter. What was going on now?

"Teagan!"

Tristan was bad-tempered too.

Mango was his sister. How would he explain to his uncle if something were to happen in his territory?

Naturally, Teagan had heard the gunshot and was rushing over. Hearing Tristan call for him, he quickly said, "I have already sent someone to go after him."

"What happened to the Acker family's security? How dare they attempt something like this in broad daylight. If no one can find him today, everyone will be punished."

Mango knew that Tristan was worried about them, so she quickly said, "I don't think it's the Acker family's security's fault."

"Mango."

Nathaniel was a little upset.

Mango comforted him and said softly, "Before we came, the Acker family had always been very quiet, which was why my brother was able to develop. However, ever since we came, the Acker family was no longer at ease. I feel that the other party is targeting us."

Nathaniel did not speak.

He had the same guess as Mango.

When Tristan heard this, he frowned slightly.

"Only Laborn and Prestin are against you, but now if Laborn knows that you're here, he will certainly ask me about it, but he didn't."

"I think this person and the person in the hot spring come from the same place."

Nathaniel spoke.

Tristan thought so too.

"Now, you two had better not go anywhere. I will send someone to protect you 24/7."

However, Tristan's words made Mango shake her head.

"No, if you protect us blindly, we can't find the culprit. We don't have any enemies in Angolla, except the Fang family and Bernard. However, Bernard is dead, so he probably won't be against us. Therefore, we have to be extra cautious. If we don't take the initiative to find them, I'm afraid that we will be besieged in the future."

Nathaniel agreed with Mango's words.

"That's right. Since their target is us, let's lure the snake out of its hole."

"Are you crazy?"

Tristan was the first to refuse.

"They were willing to assassinate you in broad daylight! It can be seen that they hate you to the core. You wanted to expose yourself and let them kill you? Do you want to die?"

At this moment, Priscilla finally spoke.

"I think it will work. I will protect them secretly."

"Shut up! Do you think you are capable? Do you really think that Laborn doesn't know everything you have done in the palace all these years? He just didn't want to mention it. Laborn already knew all the information about the people alongside you, Kash and Aries. Previously, you didn't do anything that would harm Laborn, so he pretended not to know anything. If you mobilize them to protect Nathaniel and Mango now, Laborn's first target would be you!"

Tristan's words immediately made Priscilla widen her eyes and say incredulously, "How is this possible?"

"Why is it impossible? If you don't believe me, I'll bring you into the palace later. You can go see for yourself."

Tristan's tone was not good at all.

In the past few years, Priscilla had always been quiet in a corner and no one caused any trouble for her, so she had already lost her vigilance. In the past two years, she had no longer covered her tracks, and now, even Laborn knew about the people under her. Only she was silly enough to think that she had created a powerful shield for Nathaniel.

Priscilla was completely dumbfounded at the moment. She had wanted to say something but could not. She felt that she was nothing in front of Tristan, and it felt awful.

Mango could not bear the tense atmosphere any longer, so she took a step forward and was about to say something when an arrow broke through the air and came flying towards her.