The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) -
Chapter 518
That night, Mango couldn't fall asleep at all because there was a hidden camera in the room, and every single action of hers was being monitored. It was an awful feeling, and she couldn't rest peacefully. Despite that, she should pretend to be asleep, just in case Nick noticed something off about her.
Nick returned around ten at night.
Mango heard the sound of his car engine but she didn't budge at all. Instead, she sneered silently.
Sure enough, it was a trap set up by him.
Didn't he say that he wasn't going to come back tonight?
However, he returned home in the end.
While Mango was still pretending to be in deep sleep, Nick had already entered the house.
Mango heard Lucy's voice resounded from outside of her room.
"Mr. Ye? Didn't you say that you're not coming back tonight?"
"I've finished my work, so I decided to come back and have a rest."
Nick sounded really tired.
Lucy didn't probe any further as well.
Soon, the atmosphere outside turned tranquil.
Mango had already fallen asleep. When she woke up, it was already five in the morning.
It was quiet outside. Mango didn't want to get up yet, so she continued to lay on her bed.
A few moments have passed, Lucy woke up, and the mood outside became lively again.
Mango sat up while pretending to have just woken up.
She picked up her phone to check on the time, and it was six in the morning. In fact, she wanted to see if there were any text messages or phone calls. Nathaniel had been missing for the entire day. What on earth had happened to him?
Where did he go?
Mango was feeling uneasy once again.
She didn't receive any message from Merle as well.
She wanted to ask Thomas to come back, but what about Rainie?
Mango put down her phone and she calmed herself down. Then, she went to the bathroom to wash up.
When Mango came down for breakfast, she noticed that Nick was looking troubled and heavy-hearted.
Mango pretended to be concerned, "What's wrong? Why are you looking so gloomy in the morning?"
Nick hesitated for a moment, then he looked at Mango before answering, "Mango, I heard that you studied car design?"
"Yes, but it's been a long time. What's the matter?"
Everyone in the HY Group knew that Mango was a car designer. But why did Nick ask about it all of a sudden?
He then glanced at her to continue, "A customer is dissatisfied with the car design prepared by our company's staff. Also, no one can come up with a good one. The client insisted that we have to make compensation if the product isn't submitted by today. I just found out that you're also a car designer. So, I wonder if you have the time to help out in my company?"
"I haven't done it in a long time."
"Mango, I know I shouldn't trouble you during this time, and I know that you're no longer involved in this sector. But, HY Group is the Ye family's business established by Nathan. Now that it's under my control, should at least expand the firm, right? There is no other choice now, and I couldn't find any other designer except you."
It would make her look bad if she refused to help Nick.
Although Mango didn't what he was scheming again, she nodded before saying, "Well, I'll go to the company with you after breakfast, but I'm not sure if I'm able to help out."
"It's okay, don't worry. I'll be happy as long as you're willing to come."
Nick's expression was filled with gratitude. However, Mango knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.
After breakfast, Nick was obviously waiting for her.
Mango prepared her belongings and she was ready to depart. Despite her reluctance, she had to take a look at his tricks. After ordering the servants to take good care of Rita and Wisdom, she and Nick immediately headed towards HY Group.
It had been a long time since she last came to the company.
Mango still remembered vividly about her encounter with Nathaniel during the first visit.
Now that she was here again, but Nathaniel was no longer there. Not to mention, Mango couldn't even get in touch with him now. Where did he go?
Mango suppressed the uneasiness and doubts in her heart, and she followed Nick into the company.
The receptionists had been replaced and Mango didn't recognize them at all.
She followed Nick all the way to the office. During this time, Mango met many new faces.
HY Group was still the same, but it seemed that those people from before were all gone.
Did Nick switch the employees?
Soon, she was brought to the design department by him.
Mango remembered that there were several outstanding designers in the department. However, it seemed that the company was now full of newcomers instead. Mango's brows creased slightly.
"Where is the designer from last time?" She still remembered despite being was older and slightly smug, that person was talented nonetheless.
Upon hearing that, Nick hurriedly said, "That employee went abroad to further study. Our company has sponsored the trip, and that person is not in the country currently."
Mango glanced at Nick, but she still couldn't pierce through his thoughts.
After all, Mango had promised to help him. She then said with a heavy heart, "I need to know the current collaboration project and also the requirements from the client. I will evaluate their requests first to see whether I can help you with it."
"You're too humble, Mango! Everyone knows about Katherine, the outstanding designer. With your help, we will be alright! Also, I have prepared a studio and no one will disturb you." Nick pointed to the office inside.
That place used to be her room, but she only stayed there for a short period. The design project during that time ended up with nothing definite because of the issue with the Tang family. After becoming Nathaniel's official lover, she didn't come to the company that often anymore.
It was a strange feeling to be in the place that she was once familiar with.
"I see. I'll go in to have a look then."
Mango walked into the office.
This place still looked the same.
Perhaps Nick had purposely set up the place like this, or maybe no one had ever used here.
It was such a pity.
When Nathaniel was still in charge of the company, the designers in the department were very experienced, talented, and exceptional. However, the positions were now filled with fresh graduates. How would the newcomers be able to design something that pleased the clients?
Without those trained leaders, what would these rookies achieve?
Mango wondered if Nick really didn't understand the importance of the design department, or if he had done it on purpose.
She looked at the design plan demanded by the client. It wasn't a rather difficult project for her. However, Mango felt a surge of anger upon looking at the results designed by the rookies.
Mango knew that Nick was in charge of the company, but she was displeased with their careless attitude and inattentiveness.
Not to mention customers, even she couldn't accept such awful design drawings. How could they expect the client to be satisfied with it?
Weren't they trying to ruin HY Group's reputation?
Mango had pointed out the problems with the design. She even asked the newcomers to modify it again. Although Mango wasn't feeling well, she still forced herself to come up with a perfect plan. After all, this company was part of the Ye family's properties.
Mango had been drawing drafts in the office for the entire morning.
She was very hardworking and attentive to details. After pointing out all the mistakes, the newcomers had also learned a lot from her, and it reignited their enthusiasm to improve themselves. Soon, it was already noon, and Nick came to find Mango for lunch.
However, Mango shook her head before saying, "I'm fine. I can't leave right now, so can you help me order a bowl of noodles?"
"Mango, you don't have to work so hard. There's still time in the afternoon."
Nick seemed to care about her well-being for real.
However, Mango didn't even look at him as she said, "Inspiration is something that will disappear in the blink of an eye. I should finish it up while I can. You can eat by yourself first and get someone to send me some food."
Seeing that Mango was so persistent, Nick nodded, "Okay, I'll get someone to send it here later."
After that, he left the design department.
After that, those rookies immediately got excited.
"Katherine, we're going to have lunch now. Let's go together!"
One of the representatives said.
Mango glanced at them, "You guys go ahead. I still have some unfinished designs to work on. After all, this is an urgent request by the client. I have got someone to bring me some food later." Hearing her words, those staff didn't try to force it. Soon, they left the place one by one.
Mango was the only one left in the office.
However, she didn't have time to think about anything else as she was too immersed in the design.
The client didn't ask for much. All they wanted was a car with nice features and good performance.
If the experienced designers were here, it was not tough to produce a simple design like this. Unfortunately...
Mango sighed again and she continued to work on her idea.
After a few moments, a lunch box was placed on her table.
"Mrs. Ye, this is your meal."
Mango nodded slightly.
"Alright. Just leave it here."
After that, she paused for a moment.
Mrs. Ye?
Did the person just call her Mrs. Ye?
Also, why did this voice sound so familiar?
Mango immediately raised her head and she saw a somewhat familiar man standing in front of her.
However, he didn't wear a hat today.
"It's you?"
Mango was suddenly alarmed, and she even looked around cautiously.
The person was Hadley Zhang, and he quickly said, "Mrs. Ye, why didn't you come last
night?"
"How do I know if you're telling me the truth? You should show me some evidence to convince me. Nick is my family, and also my husband's twin brother. They share a good bond, so don't you try to sabotage their relationship. Also, I don't know the person named Boston that you're talking about. If you don't have anything else, please leave. I still have my design to work on, and it's an urgent project. Stop wasting my time, or you will harm the company's reputation. By that time, you can't afford to shoulder the responsibility!"
After saying that, Mango ignored Hadley.
The guy was obviously nervous.
"Mrs. Ye, what more should I do to make you believe me? Now that no one can get in touch with Mr. Ye, why don't you trust my words? Nick isn't what you think he is! Something may have happened to Mr. Ye now, and it has something to do with Nick!"
Hadley grabbed anxiously onto Mango's wrist, and the latter's expression darkened upon hearing his words.
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