The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 610

"Huh?!"

Mango woke up startled to find her entire body drenched in ice-cold water. The sudden cold pierced deep into the core of her being.

She was entirely awake, and realization dawned on her as she took in her surroundings. The wounds on her back and arm were throbbing in pain after being hit by cold water.

Mango's expression darkened with fury.

"What are you doing?!"

"What do you think I'm doing? I was just trying to wake you up. Who gave you the right to sleep when it's broad daylight outside? Did you really think you can come into the Ye Family and just lay around all day?"

Madam Ye said coldly. Her piercing sarcasm and harshness were enough to make one's anger boil.

It was only then that Mango noticed Sisi's absence.

Madam Ye's sharp eyes noticed her concern.

Madam Ye smirked smugly and added, "Is there someone you're looking for? Oh, Sisi isn't here, is she? Well, try thinking about this, the Ye Family has provided for her since her youth, and I even agreed to let Nathan take her under his care. Now that she disrespects and goes against me, how do you think I would treat her?"

Mango's heart dropped.

"What did you do to her?"

She was able to sleep well because of Sisi. She hadn't expected that Madam Ye would attack her as well.

Madam Ye didn't want anyone to be on her side anymore.

The people who were loyal to her had all been removed. Thus, Mango realized that she had lost many opportunities while she was sleeping.

Madam Ye's actions were really fast!

Mango calmed herself down forcefully.

The pain that coursed through her body made her ignore Madam Ye for now. Instead, she got out of bed to look for a change of clothes, but she was stopped by Madam Ye.

"Stop right there, did I allow you to change your clothes?"

"Are you crazy? Do you think we're still living in the olden days?"

Mango genuinely thought that Madam Ye has lost her mind.

Nathaniel was her only son left, and she still made things difficult for her. Was she really not afraid that Nathaniel would be disgusted with her if he knew?

Madam Ye's face reddened as she was taken aback by Mango's words.

"Did you just scold me?"

"If you think me calling you crazy is yelling at you, then so be it."

Mango couldn't be bothered to waste any effort on her. As she jumped out of bed to look for her clothes, she heard Madam Ye say, "Hah! You're really something! Just a girl who doesn't know anything, yet you're acting all cocky. Do you really think that you can underestimate me just because Nathan is supporting you? Have you ever wondered why hasn't Zion returned home as he should?"

"What?"

Upon hearing Madam Ye's words, Mango suddenly became nervous.

That was right!

Their men had gone to pick Zion up. So, he should be home by now.

Unless...

She turned her head abruptly to Madam Ye.

"What did you do to Zion?!"

"Don't worry. Zion is the child and future of the Ye Family. I won't hurt him, but of course, I won't even let him get close to a useless mother like you. Zion's only role is my grandson from now on. So, without my permission, don't even think about seeing him again."

"Madam Ye, how could you!"

Mango thought that Madam Ye was on bad terms with her only because of what happened with the butler. Plus, she thought that Madam Ye would just let it go after throwing a tantrum. After all, she still had to rely on Nathaniel to look after her. Besides, Nathaniel was clearly very protective of Mango. A smart person would know better than to provoke Mango, but Madam Ye didn't seem to care at all.

Then, Madam Ye smiled wickedly and said, "What? How could I? Compared to Mateo's sin for killing my son, I've already shown you enough mercy by letting you still be titled as the lady of the Ye Family." "At the end of the day, you're still holding a grudge against me because of Nick's death?"

"A grudge? You do know how to think too highly of yourself. As I said, I don't like you. I despised you from the very start. I'll never stop destroying your relationship with Nathan. I'll also make sure that your husband and son become distant from you. Now that I've hidden Zion, don't even think about seeing him for the rest of your life."

Mango's anger boiled as she heard Madam Ye's words.

"Madam Ye, you're pushing me to my limits."

"So what? What can you possibly do?"

Mango couldn't take Madam Ye's arrogance anymore.

She stepped forward to grab Madam Ye's neck threateningly and snapped, "Where is Zion?"

However, Madam Ye didn't show the slightest bit of fear. Instead, she was smug as she saw Mango's anxiety and fury.

"Are you anxious? Angry? Strangle me to death if you have the guts, then! Let's see how you're going to explain it to Nathan! After all, I'm still his mother. Mango, let me tell you, you can see your son if you want, but that entirely depends on my mood. Now, why don't you start cleaning? Maybe then I'll tell you where Zion is, and be kind enough to let you meet him when the floors are spotless." Madam Ye was simply humiliating Mango.

She was Nathaniel's wife, not to mention the eldest daughter of the Shen family. Even her parents did not allow her to do any chores before she got married.

But now, Madam Ye had ordered her to do chores, where it was the job of the many servants in this house. This was utter humiliation!

Mango's body was shaking with fury. She had wanted to throw Madam Ye out of the window, if only Zion was not held captive by her. This woman didn't have a heart!

She was vicious and merciless. Mango hesitated as she feared what she would do to her son.

However, her hesitation was what Madam Ye was hoping for.

"What's the matter? You don't love your son as much as you think, do you? Shouldn't a mother be willing to do anything for her son? Why are you still hesitating? Mango, not only are you useless, but you're also a selfish person too, aren't you?"

"Shut up!"

Meanwhile, Mango wanted nothing more than to rip her head off.

Madam Ye continued to sneer as she added, "Oh, I forgot to tell you that I've shut down the surveillance cameras. Nathan will never know what happened here. Also, I've charged Sisi with theft, and she's been sent to the police station. If you don't want her to go to jail, you better lay your hands off me."

"You're utterly despicable! To tell the truth, I can't wait to kill you this instant."

"Is that so?"

Madam Ye flung Mango away and said icily, "Mateo killed my son. As long as he's alive, you'll never lead a peaceful and easy life in this household. You'd better not expect Nathan to stand up for you. He's been so busy recently that he doesn't have time to care for you. He thought that leaving those people behind would protect you. How funny. Those people were all trained by me, and they were mine from the start. Mango, I don't have any weaknesses, but you have plenty. I heard that you have a best friend called Rainie Blu, am I right?"

"What are you brewing in that wicked pot of yours?"

"If you want her to be safe, you'd better do as I say. I will definitely avenge Nick. If I can't take revenge on Mateo, then you would have to endure it for him. After all, you are his niece. You can go running to the Hans family for help, and when they save you, I'd have another reason to turn Nathan and the Hans family against each other. By then, the Ye family will be the only powerful family left in Ocean City. Oh, yes, let's not forget the Song family. I heard that Walter is trying hard to get himself back up once again recently. What do you think will happen if I pressured the Song family now?"

Every time Madam Ye spoke, Mango's fists clenched tighter.

She wasn't wrong, though. Mango had too many weaknesses. She couldn't bear the thought of letting her friends get into trouble because of her.

Mango's chest ached with anger.

She had always thought that Madam Ye was a reasonable person. In this moment, she just looked like an old woman who had lost her mind due to hatred.

"I'll get to work as soon as I change my clothes."

Mango gritted her teeth as she spoke.

Madam Ye sneered, "Did I allow you to change clothes? Just get to work in these! The Ye Family does not raise spoiled brats!"

Then, Madam Ye added to the servants, "No one is allowed to help her. If anyone helps her, I will make sure that they and their families lead miserable lives in Ocean City. I believe all of you know that I am capable of doing so!"

The servants trembled in fear.

Mango was trembling too, although she was unsure if it was because of her anger or the cold.

Although it was not chilly in early autumn, ice-cold water had been splashed onto her and the air conditioner was turned off. She also had wounds, so it was difficult not to shiver.

Hence, she knew that Madam Ye was doing this on purpose!

But did she have a choice?

Mango clenched her teeth tightly and gradually walked out of the bedroom.

Madam Ye asked the servants to hand Mango a rag and bucket. She said coldly, "If you don't know how to do it, ask the servants. They will teach you."

Madam Ye lounged on the sofa in the living room after that. She got someone to make her some tea and prepare a plate of snacks. As she ate, she supervised Mango.

Mango's tooth nearly snapped off as she was clenching her mouth very tightly.

She only had herself to blame for this. She should've worked more on improving herself rather than living comfortably. Right now, she was being humiliated again. She didn't even have the ability to protect her friends and relatives.

The Dark Night Empire was hers, but it was Madam Ye who gave it to her. Now, no one would listen to her even if she gave the order.

Mango secretly swore to herself that she would definitely rise again stronger, for sure!

Clenching her teeth, she glanced at Madam Ye before taking a deep breath and began to clean.

The corners of Madam Ye's mouth turned into a smile as she watched Mango walk back and forth in the living room messily and with obvious fatigue.

"You people from the Hans family should do everything for our family, it is the only way to clear your sins. Madam Hans is so willing to exchange all that's left of the Hans family for your safety in the Ye Family. Does she really think that we lack money? However, if she is the cause for her own family to lose everything, then I am more than happy. Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. Madam Hans also said that she is willing to exchange that old life of hers to repay the loss of Nick if I spared you any punishment. Do you think she'll slit her wrists or jump off a building?"

Madam Ye's words stunned Mango.

She knew that Madam Hans had regretted how she had treated her in the past. She wanted to make amends, but she didn't want to accept it. She didn't expect Madam Hans would be willing to risk her life in exchange for her safety in the Ye Family.

"What did you say?"

Mango's eyes started to tear up.

No!

That was not true!

Madam Hans was so afraid of death. How could she be so willing to give up her life for the sake of her safety in the Ye Family? Besides, Terrance wouldn't allow it, right?

Deep down, Mango refused to believe Madam Ye's words. However, Madam Ye was wearing that icy smile of her and said, "Yes, you heard me loud and clear. Right, you thought Terrance would stop Madam Hans, didn't you? That child is oblivious to Madam Hans's decision, as she made a deal with me in private. She wanted to exchange her life for your safety in the Ye Family. I think Terrance should be on his way to look for Mateo right now."

"You're a monster!"

Mango's eyes flooded with tears instantly.

No!

Absolutely not!