The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 693

Mango quickly hung up her phone and sent Genevieve a text.

"Genevieve, is there any news about Nathan's illness?"

Genevieve knew how hopeless Mango was and quickly replied, "Yes, I have some good news here. I have a senior who is very knowledgeable in this aspect. We're lucky that he's currently nearby the place where you stay, but he seems to be staying in Bristol. I'm gonna meet you up. Perhaps we may go together."

This was definitely good news for Mango.

"Well, I'll arrange someone to take care of Nathan. I'll come with you. Shall I pick you up now?"

"It's okay. I'm around there. Noah gave me your address."

Words couldn't describe how Mango felt after hearing the news from Genevieve.

How could it be at Clayville?

Wasn't it the place where Walter and Novalee staying now?

Immediately, she sent a message to Novalee, "I can come over to sign the contract either today or

tomorrow."

After that, Novalee quickly told Dakari, "Ms. Shen might be coming over to sign the contract tomorrow."

Walter couldn't help but pause for a moment.

"Are you sure?"

"Yep, I just got a reply from Ms.Shen."

Walter kept himself quiet.

When Dakari heard that Mango was coming over, he knew that Zendaya's wish had been fulfilled. He grinned and said, "Since you're all here, let's get some rest at my villa today. Shall I bring you around? I heard that you are looking forward to embarking on developing the tourism industry here. Let's check out the scenery."

Walter had nothing else better to do, so he nodded his head.

Seeing that Walter didn't object to this, Novalee just followed him.

Dakari got someone to serve them and said, "Let's have some black tea. It's locally grown."

The scent of the tea got Walter interested.

"Hmm... This smells good."

"Well, we planted the tea ourselves. I'll give you some if you like it, Mr. Song.

"That's way too kind of you. I'd rather buy from you instead."

Walter smiled.

Both of them were sipping the tea as they talked about romance.

Novalee took a glance at Walter. She found out that they both really got along together quite well.

He seemed to be a romantic person too.

"I am going out for a walk."

It would be awkward for her to stay here. The guys talked about love as if she wasn't there.

Did she really give people a feeling that she was a tough girl?

When Walter saw that Novalee was about to head out, he quickly said, "Don't go too far."

"Okay, got it."

After that, Novalee went out.

Meanwhile, Dakari looked at Novalee's retreating figure and he narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Mr. Song, you are a caring man."

"I'd love to say so too."

Walter had nothing else to say.

Meanwhile, Novalee found that the scenery was picturesque outside. She looked around and sat down at the gazebo.

"You're really making yourself feel at home, huh?" Zendaya suddenly appeared in front of Novalee.

Novalee paused for a moment before she ignored her. Knowing that the two of them wouldn't get along peacefully, she didn't bother to pretend with Zendaya. However, Zendaya didn't get angry although she was being ignored. Instead, she sat down beside Novalee.

"I heard that Ms. Shen is coming?"

"What are you gonna do about it?"

Novalee couldn't help but question Zendaya

Zendaya asked in a low voice, "Is Ms. Shen beautiful?"

"She's more attractive than you."

"Oh really? Can't wait to see her."

Zendaya didn't believe in Novalee's words.

Novalee felt that it was really a waste of time to talk to her, so she quickly got up and left.

"Novalee, you'd better know your place. Walter took care of you just because he pitied you."

Although Novalee didn't have any further thoughts about Walter, Zendaya's words made her a little upset.

She turned her head and looked at Zendaya, "If I really wanted to fight you, you won't even have a chance, and he won't take care of you. Please don't take yourself too seriously."

"You..."

Zendaya stood up angrily.

"What? Are you really going to start a fight? I bet that even if you do, Walter will stand up for me and not you!"

Novalee really didn't want to flex her status, but Zendaya had gone too far.

After all, it felt good to be able to pull rank on others.

Upon hearing Novalee's words, Zendaya became speechless.

She had seen Walter's methods.

He wouldn't care who you were. As long as someone provoked him, he would not miss the chance to take revenge.

This made Zendaya more infatuated with Walter, and it seemed that she was a little masochistic.

Novalee decided to leave the place as she couldn't stand Zendaya's aggressive attitude.

Soon after, she met Walter.

Walter grinned and leaned on the pillar with his arms crossed in front of him. Looking at Novalee coming from the opposite side, he said, "Actually, I wouldn't dare hit her in front of her brother."

"What?"

Novalee was a little stunned. Her face blushed red as she was caught off guard.

"As a man, how can you eavesdrop on our conversation?"

"Eavesdropping? Please, I was listening in openly. I didn't see you trying to discuss the situation with me when you were using my name to get your way?"

Although Novalee felt that her approach was slightly petty, so what?

It was a fact she was willing to admit.

"What's the matter? Do I have to pay royalties for using your name?"

"Of course you can!"

Walter really knew how to go with the flow.

Then, Novalee took out a coin from her pocket and hastily put it on Walter's palm.

"Here you go, we're even now. Let's cooperate again next time."

After that, Novalee left.

Walter looked at the coin in his hand and couldn't help laughing.

"Am I only worth a penny?"

"That's a lot! Return it to me if you don't want it."

Novalee wanted to grab the coin while she spoke.

"Nope, I won't return it. Who even asks for money they gave away?"

Walter raised his arm and took a step back. Hence, Novalee lost her balance and directly fell onto Walter.

"Ah!!"

She yelled in fright, anticipating a bad fall onto the floor. Unexpectedly, a warm chest suddenly came around her. An arm hooked around her tiny waist.

"So, you'll throw yourself at me if I don't give you your money? Not bad."

Walter smiled.

Novalee felt shy at first. After all, it was her first time being so close to a man. Her mouth twitched upon hearing his remarks. She suddenly raised her foot violently and stepped on Walter's.

"Ouch!"

In pain, Walter immediately let go of Novalee.

Novalee said gleefully, "I'm sorry. That's the interest rate."

After that, she snorted and left.

Walter grimaced in pain.

"Novalee, don't you know how to behave like a woman? Won't guys run away when they see you?"

Novalee slightly paused her footsteps.

She was born this way. What could she do?

If a man really loved her, he had to love the authentic her. She didn't want to change her character in order to please a man.

She left confidently after the thought crossed her mind.

Zendaya watched Novalee and Walter's interaction from afar. She clenched her fists together in anger.

Novalee was lying! There was definitely something between them.

Why did she feel that Novalee was full of wicked schemes?

Perhaps Mango was just a guise, and Novalee was the one who had feelings for Walter.

There was a trace of hatred across Zendaya's eyes.

However, Walter noticed those resentful eyes behind him and he abruptly turned back.

Zendaya presented a tender smile.

"Mr. Song, you seem to be close with Novalee. Are you both a couple?"

Walter really 'admired' Zendaya.

He wondered how could she change her expression within seconds so impeccably. It was such a waste that she didn't pursue acting.

He had seen various kinds of women, some of which who were just like Zendaya. He could see their desires and wild schemes at a glance.

"My relationship with Novalee is none of your business..."

Zendaya was left speechless. She could only reply awkwardly, "I was just asking though."

"Don't think you can mess around here, or else there will be consequences."

"

Walter left after finishing his sentence.

Dakari came out from nowhere and saw Zendaya gritting her teeth in anger. He whispered, "He's just an ordinary man. What's making you so pissed?"

"I want him! You don't know how excellent he is. Not long ago, something happened to the Sminorf Corporation and it almost went bankrupt. However, he managed to save the desperate crisis all alone. Walter

is indeed a diamond in the rough and he has a bright future ahead of him. I can live a luxurious life by becoming Mrs. Song. Most importantly, I can lend a hand to your business as well. I don't care, Dakari. You gotta help me."

Zendaya coquettishly shook Dakari's arm like a spoiled child.

"Is Novalee really his lover?"

Dakari had his own reasons for asking this question.

Meanwhile, Zendaya knew her brother's character quite well.

She quickly said, "No, I heard that a friend of Walter asked him to take care of Novalee. Otherwise, how would a man like him fall in love with a crass girl like Novalee?"

"No wonder!"

Dakari's eyes lit up instantly.

"Let's make a deal. We will take what we need respectively. What do you think?"

"Cool."

An agreement was made between both of them.

While they were discussing how to tackle them, Walter had already entered the living room. On the other hand, Novalee was still sipping her tea. He whispered, "Don't drink alcohol or any other beverages at dinner. Be mindful of your surroundings."

"Why not?"

Novalee's eyes were wide open.

Walter confirmed that no one was around before he whispered, "I am afraid that the siblings might be up to something. You might very well wake up in another man's bed."

"Walter Song!"

Novalee felt annoyed upon hearing Walter's words.

Nevertheless, Walter continued, "Why don't we find an excuse to leave?"