The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 695

"D*mn it, this idiot is challenging me."

Nixon's subordinates sneered at Walter for being overconfident, however, they weren't laughing anymore the next moment. Walter's attack utterly routed them.

Novalee was worried that she almost called the police, but then she was dumbfounded by Walter's miraculous ability.

Was this really the same Walter she knew?

Nixon realised that Walter was a martial arts practitioner and he was being snookered now. He wished to save his subordinates but to no avail. Even he himself was subdued.

Walter said with a smile, "You punks want to fight me? It seems like Zendaya doesn't understand me at all. Go back and tell her that when I was in the army, you runts wouldn't be qualified enough to be my opponents. Got it?"

His tough talk surprised Novalee.

Nixon was regretful to find that Walter was a veteran, and he shouldn't have underestimated his opponent.

"What's wrong? Sounds like you're not convinced?

Let me show you what I'm capable of."

Amidst the conversation, Walter beat them once again. They could only parry his blows without being able to hit back. Some of them would even be hospitalized for a month.

"You know what to report to your boss."

After some stretches to loosen up, he got back to his car.

Novalee looked at him blankly.

"Have you fallen in love with me?"

Walter felt that he had finally restored his image in front of Novalee.

He ran his hand through his hair and displayed a smug smile, "Do you realize I'm an attractive guy now?"

Novalee nodded subconsciously, but then she realized that she had been mesmerized by Walter. His smug look didn't sit with her right. Hence, she couldn't help but say, "You're absolutely full of yourself. Bear in mind that though you are good at fighting, you're still a playboy."

"My gosh, why am I still a 'playboy' to you? Are you blind?"

Walter was not happy at being regarded as that.

Novalee chuckled and said softly, "Let's go. It's quite troublesome if someone else sees us."

"That's nothing wrong with self-defense. They're way too weak."

Despite his words, Walter drove out his car of the mountain road.

"Do you think that our project will be called off after Dakari and Zendaya treated us this way, and their subordinates were then beaten up by you?"

Novalee thought about their unfavorable situation on the road.

"Well, do you really think that I'm putting all my eggs in one basket?"

Walter was amused by Novalee's innocence.

"Dakari is an influential man here. We can't carry out our plan if he does not agree with us."

"Silly gal, business is much complicated than you expect. There's a lot to learn if you want to succeed. Follow me. I'll take you to see someone."

Walter turned his car in a different direction.

"Where are we heading?" asked Novalee.

Novalee was a little uneasy. Unexpected things happened whenever Walter was around. She had no clue what would happen next, or what Walter would do. She couldn't figure him out.

Perceiving that Novalee was staring at himself,

Walter said narcissistically, "Realised my merits now? Did you fall in love with me?"

"Shut up!"

Novalee quickly turned around.

This man was capable, but he was way too narcissistic.

Meanwhile, Novalee admired the scenery outside the car till Walter pulled over his car in front of a club.

"Why did you bring me here?"

"Don't be afraid. I swear that I have no ill intentions towards you."

Walter felt that Novalee must have some misunderstanding towards him. Otherwise, why did she look so defensive? Novalee was slightly embarrassed.

She followed Walter into the club after getting down from the car.

This club was lavishly decorated and it was members-only.

Novalee seemed to be overwhelmed by the luxurious surroundings and brand new experience of entering a club.

Walter had already gotten used to Novalee's old-fashioned behavior after knowing her for quite some time. Mischievously he said, "Even water costs a hundred dollars here. So go easy on it."

"I don't think I will..."

Her funny reaction made him laugh.

"I'm just stringing you along! How naive you are."

"Stop picking on me, Walter."

Angry, Novalee turned and left, but Walter reminded her, "Did you forget about your mission? I don't mind if you can't complete the task as instructed by Mango. It's your choice."

"You are really a pill, Walter."

Novalee stomped back to him angrily.

"Where are we going?"

Growing up in a small town, she was green and inexperienced. She kept reminding herself to not compare herself with Walter, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. But that was no reason for her to be teased!

She had her limits as well!

Meanwhile, Walter comforted her, "I'm just kidding, Novalee. Come with me."

Novalee did not answer but silently followed Walter all the way to a private room.

Several men were waiting patiently inside the room.

By the time Novalee and Walter entered, one of the men stood up and greeted them with a smile, "Glad to see you here, Mr. Song."

"Likewise. Have a seat."

Walter dominated the whole private room once he arrived.

Novalee looked at Walter. The comfortable way he sat with confident gestures impressed her.

He seemed to be entirely different than usual.

Meanwhile, Walter found Novalee standing bewildered by the door, so he quickly waved to her.

"Come here, Novalee."

"Okay."

Novalee walked over uneasily and sat beside Walter.

Her nose was filled with Walter's scent.

Novalee's obedient look caught Orion's sight. He then took a glance at Walter, asked," Mind introducing us, Mr. Song?"

"She is my secretary, Novalee Zhang and this is Dakari Liu's cousin, Orion Liu."

Novalee was surprised for a moment at the man's identity. She greeted Orion as soon as she recovered from her daze. Orion paid more respect to Novalee when he

noticed the way that Walter treated her.

"Nice to meet you here, Miss Zhang."

"Just make yourself at home. You can have as much food as you want, ok?"

Walter patted her head gently. One could feel the importance of Novalee in his heart through the affection in his gaze.

"That's right, Miss Zhang. It's my pleasure to treat you."

Novalee was flattered.

Walter grinned and said, "Orion, I heard that you had put in a lot of effort to ensure your cousin's success. Back then, two of you left the village on your own to find a better life. However, he's become a powerfu man while you are a nobody. Why is your life totally unfavorable compared to his?"

"Ah, let's not talk about that."

This upset Orion.

"That wicked Dakari. He was afraid that I might challenge him, so he tripped me up numerous times over the past few years. My wife even ran away from me."

Orion took a big gulp of wine.

Novalee wished to ask him something, but when Walter shook his head, she had to remain silent.

Walter asked, "Don't you ever think of changing your life? Or will you like to see Dakari living luxuriously, while you live your life being shunned?"

"You don't understand me. My sworn brothers have their own families too. Dakari is unexpectedly cruel. You can't imagine what will he do if he knows that they're helping me build myself back up again. I have been thinking to put all this to an end with Dakari, but I still have a daughter. I have to take care of her."

Orion seemed to have finally found a confidant, so he expressed his frustrations and helplessness.

"Mr. Song, he broke our promise which was to share the money we first earned. Then, I was told that he was kidnapped, and all the money was gone. Isn't that too much of a coincidence? Soon after that, Dakari opened a studio. Where did he get the money?"

"You didn't question him at all?"

"Of course I did. He said he borrowed the money from somewhere. I didn't have any evidence that he stole the money. What else could I do?"

Orion took a sip of wine and sighed, "I did everything I could, but I just couldn't get the remuneration in return. People left me as time passed. I knew that they have to earn a living as well. There's no loyalty without money in this world."

"You're right. Perhaps there is someone helping Dakari."

Walter's words made Orion pause before he nodded and said, "Yeah, there is a mysterious benefactor supporting him. None of us knows who it is, but Dakari always seeks for his help whenever he encounters problems."

"Orion, do you have the confidence to defeat Dakari if I can provide you financial support?"

Walter made Novalee widen her eyes once again. She pulled at Walter's cuff subconsciously.

Orion was astonished.

"Are you serious, Mr. Song?"

"I mean it. Dakari provoked me and made me pissed off. All of my businesses are legal, but I still need to ask for his permission to start my business here. You know that I don't care about money and I dislike it when someone pushes me hard. I hoped that you can topple Dakari to become the leader here. I will give you 70% dividends from my business if you are able to make it. After all, he shall receive retribution for his dirty tactics all these years. You reap what you sow. In other words, you can also make your business legal if you work with me. Soon, you will become a successful entrepreneur and your daughter will finally get the respect she deserves. Think about it."

Orion was silent.

This made Novalee surprised.

She knew that Walter was a sly person, but she did not expect that he was actually good at persuading people too.

"Mr. Orion, Mr. Song is really capable. He was once in the army and well-connected. As long as you keep it by the books, wealth is just a step away. This is your one and only opportunity. I hope you can grab it or else there's still a lot of people waiting for it. You have to understand that." Novalee's remarks immediately changed Orion's look.