The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 1539

Sissaye saw Zion throw a glance at her. It was a meaningful look that was more heartwarming than the cold look from before. However, he was staring at her intently, which caused her to be a little nervous. However, she forced herself to stay calm as she asked, "Why are you staring at me?"

"Do you know how to hack a computer?"

Zion didn't know what came over him. He actually had a hunch that this young girl in front of him was the same as him.

Perhaps a hacker would be quite observant to notice his own kind. Not many people had such a fast typing speed, but things were different if they were a hacker. Moreover, he noticed a habit of Sissaye just now. He felt that he had seen it somewhere.

Sissaye quickly averted her eyes and said, "No."

However, her heart was pounding erratically.

Why was Zion so observant?

She could not let people know that she was a hacker. Otherwise, her mother would be badly affected.

Zion didn't force her to confess, but he treated her much nicer than before.

"Let's go for duo rank, shall we?"

"Alright."

Sissaye only hoped that Zion would change the topic, so it didn't matter what they play.

Zion remained silent and started playing with Sissaye instead.

Harris knew Zion's level, but he was no longer able to keep his cool when he saw that Sissaye was actually able to keep up with Zion's speed and pace. Then he saw Sissaye's results. Gosh, were the children these days so good at gaming?

Harris knew that he was no match to them at all!

Zion naturally noticed Sissaye's results. However, since he had made his assumption, there was no need for him to ask any further questions.

After one round of League of Legends, they obtained excellent results. Hence, Harris was a little stunned.

After the game, Zion found out about Sissaye's speed and habits. She was a little surprised when he quit the game.

"Are you not playing anymore? Is it because I played a bad game?" "No, it's just a game. I play it for relaxation. There's no need to be addicted to it." Sissaye was slightly taken aback by his calm tone. Then, she felt a sense of admiration for him.

It was good that he had self-discipline at such a young age.

Zion looked at Sissaye while frowning slightly.

"How old are you this year?"

"I'm seven."

"You're too short."

Zion despised her height a little.

Rita was also seven years old, but she was taller than Sissaye. Just how slow was Sissaye's growth?

However, when he recalled that she was Carlson's daughter who had been making a living outside her house, he couldn't help but say, "From tomorrow onwards, you should jog with me. It is healthy for the body."

Sissaye was dumbfounded for a moment, but she nodded in the end.

Was she going to jog with a handsome guy?

It sounded nice.

However, then she thought of a problem.

"Do you live with your dad?"

"Yes, I do."

Zion answered nonchalantly.

There was an envious expression on Sissaye's face in an instant. She looked at Harris, who was next to her and inched toward Zion.

Zion frowned slightly as he was about to move away subconsciously. He didn't enjoy getting too close to girls other than Rita. He had never been physically this close to someone before. That was inaccurate.

There was one other person!

His face darkened when he thought of that bold girl who had seen his wiener.

That was the greatest humiliation he had ever suffered in his life.

Sissaye had grown up observing other people all these years. She had wanted to approach Zion and ask if Carlson was easy to get along with, but she didn't expect Zion's face to suddenly turn gloomy. His mood changed as well, which caused her to freeze in fear.

"What's the matter?"

Zion only came back to his senses when he heard her soft voice. He looked at Sissaye, who was clearly frightened, said quickly, "It's alright, I'm reminded of an annoying person." "Who is that person? Is it me?" Sissaye remembered that no one else liked her except for her mother. Marcelo hated her to the core. Now that she heard Zion's reply, she couldn't help but lower her head and move a little further from him quietly.

Although she moved just a few steps, Zion still felt a little guilty.

"It really isn't you. Do you want to have some candies? I'll buy it for you."

Zion couldn't think of any other way to coax a girl. He knew that Rita always gulped down food when she was angry. Sissaye and Rita were both girls, so he should offer her food, shouldn't he?

Sissaye raised her head instantly. A longing look flashed across her eyes.

Candies?

It sounded delicious, but she didn't have much chance to eat candies since she was young.

"Are you giving me a treat?"

"That's right."

Zion nodded in response.

Sissaye was in a dilemma.

She was not a girl who casually took food from other people for granted, but she really wanted to have some candies.

Zion didn't know what she was thinking. He took her hand and said, "Let's go. There's a candy shop across the road Let's buy some together."

Sissaye was stunned for a moment. Then she took a glance at Harris.

Harris had wanted to pretend that he didn't see them. After all, the two kids were getting along so well. This was nice, so why did he have to be a third-wheeler? However, his duty was to keep them safe. At this moment, he saw Zion's gaze. The cold gaze was exactly the same as Nathaniel's.

"Of course, you should go. He is rich anyway. It's just some candies. If you don't want to have free food, you can return the favor by buying some good stuff for him later."

Harris knew Sissaye's thoughts inside out. She grew up in a different environment. Even if she wanted to have the candies, she did not want to owe others a favor. Sissaye smiled jovially when she heard Harris's words.

"Alright."

However, Zion frowned and said, "I don't accept treats from girls."

Sissaye paused for a moment again.

This guy seemed to be difficult to get along with.

Harris smacked his forehead in disappointment. Would Zion be able to get a wife in the future if he continued to act like this?

"Well, habits can be changed."

Harris attempted to persuade Zion.

The latter glanced at him and said calmly, "That's called living off a woman. But I won't stop you if you want to do so."

After saying that, he went out of the car with Sissaye.

Harris was instantly frustrated.

What did the brat mean?

Was he implying that Harris was living off a woman?

Who would that woman be?

That brat was not cute at all. He was every bit as annoying as Nathaniel.

Zion took Sissaye with him and went to the store across the street to buy candies.

Sissaye was a timid girl. In the past, she would run away after glancing at this kind of shop from the outside. She didn't expect that she would enter the shop today.

She loved the smell of delicious sweets.

Zion noticed the happy look on her face, so he

couldn't help but smile as well.

"Boss, two bags of candies please."

"Right away, sir."

Zion paid for it and looked at Sissaye. She seemed reluctant to eat the candies. Thus, he asked, "Do you not like it?"

"I like it, but I want mommy to taste it first."

Zion froze momentarily upon hearing her words. Then he said, "We can buy another bag for your mom."

"No need for that. You're so nice to treat me to candies. I have no reason to let you buy candies for my mom too. My mom said that I should be sensible and grateful when dealing with other people. But I would like to thank you today. I'll buy you something else next time."

Sissaye was smiling from ear to ear.

Zion felt a little warm inside, but he also felt sorry for her. She reminded him of Rita. Back then, Rita was still in the hospital, but she would ask if he wanted to have any delicious food that she was eating. Even though the food ended up being eaten by her in the end, he felt her sisterly love for him.

Girls who would take care of others had to be kind-hearted, wouldn't they?

Zion's gaze softened when he thought of this.

"Let's head back. The candy might melt a little since it's hot. It won't be delicious anymore."

"Alright."

They went back happily but Harris stopped them when they were about to enter the villa.

"Don't you think you should go inside later? These two haven't seen each other for eight years. They need more time to talk, why don't you..."

"I'm bringing the candies for my mom."

Sissaye was insisting on her point, even more so since Zion said that the candies would melt soon. She felt that it was a pity if the candies melted before her mother could eat it.

Harris felt a little embarrassed upon hearing Sissaye's words.

Zion shot a look at him and walked past him with Sissaye.

When Harris stepped forward to stop Zion, the latter had already opened the door and entered the villa with Sissaye.

Harris felt his brain buzzing in annoyance.

Zion was too rash, wasn't he?

On the other hand, Carlson wanted to tell Tessa many things. He even yearned to hold her in his arms. However, the two of them were silent because of a sense of unfamiliarity with each other. Both of them were motionless for a while.

When Tessa saw the Carlson, her feelings went turbulent.

After eight years of separation, Carlson seemed more mature now. His charms were sufficient to place him in the limelight. On the other hand, Tessa was skinny. She looked completely different from her past self. Moreover, she was married to Marcelo now, so there was a gaping difference between her and Carlson.

Eight years was enough to change certain things, such as her self-confidence.

Tessa lowered her head hastily and gathered her emotions. "Let me get you a glass of water."

"Alright."

Carlson didn't dare to pressure her too much. Her presence was the only thing he asked for.

After he heard about what had happened to Tessa, it felt like someone had torn his heart out. He came over in a haste, but he was worried that his enthusiasm would scare her.

Now, as long as she was willing to accept him as her lover and stay by his side, everything else would be much easier to deal with.

He was no longer an eighteen-year-old teenager.

He would obtain whatever he wanted no matter what. However, he was being careful not to scare Tessa right now.

Tessa poured a glass of water for him. The two sat there in silence. She was at a loss for words. Carlson basically knew everything already, whether it was secret or not. It was pointless for her to say anything else. However, if she didn't talk about this, she didn't know what else to say either.

They hadn't met each other for 8 years so their lives are very different. They didn't know what to tell each other. Even though they still had feelings for each other, those feelings were also diluted by various other matters. The feelings were no longer as strong as before.

Carlson had finished the cup of water but Tessa didn't even know what to say to him. The awkward expression on her face was similar to when she was younger.

"You look much more haggard and worn than before."

In fact, this wasn't what Carlson wanted to say, but for some reason, he blurted it out. He was so angry at himself that he almost pinched himself on the arm. Tessa was taken aback for a moment. Then a hint of sadness flashed across her eyes.

"Sure enough, he despised me, didn't he?

Thats right. It has been eight years. Of course, he would have dated every woman he desires, wouldn't he? I've become just a memory to him, haven't I?"

"No, I didn't mean to say that, I..."

"You don't have to say anything. It's pretty clear to me."

Tessa interrupted Carlson hurriedly. She was afraid that his words would break her heart again. At this moment, Zion came in with Sissaye.