The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 983

Lebanon was a little surprised when he received Nathaniel's call. After all, not everyone could find out what he was doing easily. Plus, Nathaniel called immediately after he had settled this issue. This surprised Lebanon, and he began to fear Nathaniel immediately.

"What? I don't understand what you're talking about."

Lebanon was not a fool. The relationship between him and Nathaniel wasn't harmonious. Therefore, it was too dangerous for him to expose his identity.

Nathaniel was also someone smart. His voice deepened a bit as he heard what Lebanon said.

"Lebanon, I'm not your enemy, so you don't have to be so cautious around me. Gisella is no one important, but she suddenly went missing once she arrived at Angolla. I couldn't think of anyone else that's capable enough to do this other than you. However, aren't you afraid that your siblings will notice something if you did this? You're having a hard time growing your influence recently, right? Why don't we form an alliance?"

Lebanon was stunned by Nathaniel's words.

He was very surprised.

He had done everything alone all these years. After all, he had lived alone, survived alone, planned everything alone, and even walked forward alone.

He felt a bit uncomfortable now when he heard that Nathaniel wanted to form an alliance with him.

"Mr. Ye, I remember that you told me not long ago to stay away from Mango."

"Hah, I still think the same way, so I hope you stay away from her. I wanted to form an alliance with you because of your relationship with Mango. Besides, I know also how difficult your state is. As a businessman, I'll get benefits by collaborating with you."

Nathaniel immediately threw Mango out of the picture.

He would never get his wife involved in politics.

Lebanon frowned tightly.

"My mother was still worried about Mango when she was on her deathbed. She told me to find for Mango no matter what, so..."

"Mango is living a good life now, so I believe your mother would also be comforted. After all, no mother would hope to see their children getting involved in a political crisis? You can't escape from it, so you couldn't help but struggle with this. However, I believe you know that Mango can stay out of it. She would only be safe without you all."

Nathaniel interrupted Lebanon's words.

Lebanon was deep in thought.

He would've accepted Mango as his sister immediately if he wasn't thinking of her sister. Why would he allow Nathaniel to speak to him this way?

Putting Mango aside and thinking from a businessman and politician's perspective, Lebanon had to admit that Nathaniel was right.

"To be honest, I don't have much ambition. I only want to stay alive. Therefore, Mr. Ye, I can't give you the wealth you want."

Nathaniel looked at the traffic outside. He suddenly laughed and said, "Lebanon, do you think that you'll have the opportunity to live if you don't have the authority and power to stand at the top? It would be fine if you wanted to live a plain life, but you're not satisfied with this. You say that it's because you want to save your life, but what's up with your soldiers? You've hidden them for so long. Do you really think that you have no intentions at all?"

Lebanon's eyes narrowed a little, and his heart was surging.

Not many people could guess what he was thinking.

His siblings only put down their guard around him when he stopped being involved in politics after he became successful in the entertainment industry.

However, Nathaniel was right.

He was not satisfied!

His mother's death wasn't an accident. He wanted to take revenge!

However, he was not capable enough, so he could only live cautiously. He did not even mind lowering his identity and entertain others by being an artist.

If Gisella hadn't attacked Mango, he wouldn't have exposed the secret force that he was hiding.

After Nathaniel saw that Lebanon was silent, he continued to say, "Now that I've exposed you, I'm sure that your devious siblings can do the same. Now, you can only collaborate with me if you want to hide. Trust me. I will not hurt you because of your relationship with Mango, and I'll even help you with the money and authority I have. I can even help you to step onto the place everyone was craving for. Join forces with me. This will benefit you greatly, Lebanon, my dear brother-in-law."

Lebanon's mouth twitched when he heard Nathaniel's last words.

Who was the one who had asked him to stay away from him?

Who was the one who had chased him away fiercely?

How could he call him brother-in-law now?

Wasn't Nathaniel an indifferent and inhuman person?

Who the hell was his brother-in-law?

Thoughts were running furiously in Lebanon's mind.

Nathaniel was right indeed. He needed external help.

Lebanon wanted to find an opportunity to get in touch with the Hans family previously. After all, they were powerful in the military and business. However, he couldn't help but hesitate now that Nathaniel had volunteered to help him.

Nathaniel seemed to have guessed Lebanon's thoughts. He said in a low voice, "Don't think about the Hans family. The relationship between your mother and the Hans family is sensitive. Once you find them, your siblings will take action when they hear the news, even if you haven't done anything. Do you think you'll still win? I'm different. Nobody knows about Mango's identity for the time being, but your siblings will not investigate Mango's identity for no reason. Therefore, she will be safe if you stay away from her. However, I'm a businessman, and I have nothing to do with you. Nobody would expect us to form an alliance, right?"

Lebanon had to admit that Nathaniel was right.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Make use of your connections and send my men to your country. Then, hand Gisella to me. Nobody will suspect you even though Gisella had been kidnapped. You can continue to pretend to be innocent wher they have their eyes on me."

Lebanon's frown deepened when he heard what Nathaniel said.

"Have you made up your mind? You might be blacklisted forever if you kidnap someone in Angolla. You can never enter Angolla again!"

That's why I want to push you up to the throne. Even if I was blacklisted in your country, I would be able to be released with your permission once you got onto that place, isn't it? Plus, if you really want Mango to be able to pray your mother one day, you will have to be a great support to her to be able to do that, isn't it? Lebanon, if you want to get to that place and revenge, I can help you. I just want my wife to be safe."

Lebanon was silent.

He had been good at disguising himself.

He had planned every step cautiously from the day he nearly died when he was still a child. He had made detailed plans to escape by joining the entertainment industry. However, Nathaniel actually saw through his motives easily.

Lebanon was a little scared to be honest.

He didn't dare to be enemies with him!

Nathaniel was right. He would help him because of his relationship with Mango. However, Lebanon really wanted to recognise his sister officially.

After all, she was the only person he cared about in the world.

"Nathaniel, I can help you. At the same time, I can make a visa for you and Mango. However, I have one request."

"Tell me."

"I hope you can bring her here to pay respects to my mother, is that ok?"

Lebanon's request was simple, but it was still a great risk for Mango and Nathaniel.

"Hmm... I need to think about it. Plus, you know that Mango can't go there now."

"I understand. Don't worry, I can wait."

"I'll hang up first then."

Nathaniel hung up the phone, and there were mixed emotions in his eyes.

Nathaniel had nothing to lose by joining forces with Lebanon.

In the beginning, Nathaniel did not want to interfere with another country's politics. However, Mango's brother was not involved. If Mango found out the truth one day, the person she would care for most would still be Lebanon.

Nathaniel sighed.

He got even depressed as he looked at the cigarette in his hand that he couldn't smoke.

He threw the cigarette into the trash can and went back to the ward.

Mango had already fallen asleep. Her brows were always closely knitted together due to her injury.

Nathaniel's heart ached. He knew that Mango liked his cooking, so he went out and requested a room from the hospital management and turned it into a kitchen. He got his men to send ingredients, and he cooked century egg porridge in the kitchen for Mango.

Mango woke up as she heard the phone ringing.

She couldn't help but be stunned for a while as she saw the unfamiliar number on the screen. However, she still answered the call.

"Who is this?" "It's me. I'm Pinksy."

Mango was slightly taken aback when she heard Pinksy's voice.

"Pinksy?"

"Yes, I saw your news online. Are you alright now?"

Pinksy's call surprised Mango.

"I'm fine. Haha. I'm still alive, right?"

"I saw that you were seriously injured. Um...I didn't have time to visit you, so I called to check how you were doing."

Pinksy was still in her confinement period, so she naturally couldn't come. However, Mango was still touched by her sincerity.

They were not very close, but Mango still felt that Pinksy was someone with good intentions. In fact, Mango knew that Pinksy was only calling her to tell her about her abortion, but she was fine with it.

"It's okay. I can hold on. However, you should take care of your body. Go to the drama crew once you're healthy enough. I'll get my men who are protecting you to withdraw soon."

Pinkly was relieved after Mango had said those words clearly.

She had been lucky to meet Mango. Now that Mango was injured, she wasn't sure of the situation at the crew site, and she was afraid that Mango would not keep her promise. Pinksy felt comforted and blamed herself for being narrowminded after hearing Mango's words.

"Sorry, Mrs. Ye, I..."

"Nothing. I like talking with people like you. You're always straightforward in whatever you do."

Mango didn't find it annoying. The entertainment industry was complicated, and people had evil intentions. Hence, she felt that meeting Pinksy was a blessing.

Pinksy hung up the phone after the both of them chatted for a while more. After all, they will not close with each other yet.

Mango could no longer fall asleep.

She was a little hungry. When she wanted to call Nathaniel, a nurse pushed open the door and came in.

"It's time for your injection."

Mango couldn't see the nurse's face clearly as the latter was wearing a mask. However, her voice sounded vaguely familiar.