The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 1132

When Desmond received the call from Mango, he was shocked. At that time, he was washing Marissa's mother's feet. Then, he recalled how Mango had been under the spell of vermin not too long ago, he said, "Auntie, I'll pick up this call first." After saying that, Desmond stood up directly. However, before he could leave, Victoria knocked over the basin under her feet.

"Why are you so busy all day? Don't you even have time to wash my feet? If Marissa is still here, she would do everything for me, not to mention washing my feet. You said that you will treat me the same way as she treated me, but now? Huh? It's all lies! Desmond, you must listen to me now. You bought this house, yeah, but don't forget why Marissa died!"

Victoria's voice was very sharp.

Desmond's heart, which had not fully healed, was torn apart again.

Marissa's death was a taboo for Desmond. If it was someone else who mentioned it, he would definitely shut that person up. However, this person was Marissa's mother, so Desmond had to accept it.

"Auntie, I really need to get going, I'll get you a basin of water again when I get back."

Desmond said humbly.

Victoria got furious when she saw Desmond like this.

Why was he still alive?

He was just a lab rat, why should his daughter die for him?

As soon as she saw Desmond, Victoria thought of her daughter Marissa. If she could control the situation, she would rather Desmond die instead of her daughter.

"Get out! Don't be an eyesore in front of me! I'll get angry when I see you."

Victoria growled angrily and threw the stuff beside her directly at Desmond.

It was more agonizing to bear the mental pain than the physical pain.

Desmond endured it silently, then he turned around and left the room.

Victoria continued to swear behind him.

Desmond was afraid that Mango would think too much after hearing this. Therefore, he took his phone and walked a short distance away from the room before reverting back.

"Madam, what can I do for you?"

Desmond's voice was as chilly as always.

Mango frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Why did it take so long for you to answer the call?"

"Something happened just now."

Desmond was being vague.

"Is it urgent? Why not I call you later?"

Mango felt embarrassed.

Although Desmond was her helper, there were many things needed to be dealt with in the new Dark Night Empire. It was impossible for him to be at her service almost at instant, she lacked consideration on that.

Desmond said faintly, "It's okay, I've finished the task, just say what's on your mind."

Mango sighed.

Desmond was always like this. Since Marissa passed away, he had been confining himself in his own world, no one could get in and he would not get out.

In fact, Desmond was quite pitiful.

Mango softened her tone.

"Nothing, I just want you to prepare for the special training so that you can pick up some people from the Dark Night Empire, I may need them during the new years."

"Is something going to happen?"

Desmond was a sensitive person. Mango usually did not use the men in Dark Night Empire, there must be something going on.

Mango nodded and said, "Yes, there was news that Bernard might take action on the new year's day. It's always good to be on guard."

"Okay, I'll go and deal with it right away."

Desmond said quickly.

He could not be careless in anything related to Mango.

Mango hurriedly said, "There's no rush. Desmond, it's almost New Year, you should also give yourself a break, you can't always work. I think Haniya isn't busy recently, so why don't the two of you make time to watch a movie or something?"

"Madam, I'm busy, I've got a lot of things to do in the Dark Night Empire. I really don't have time to think about romance. Besides, Haniya isn't suitable for me, she'll meet a better man than me, someone who cherishes her, I'm not the right person."

Desmond interrupted Mango in time.

"How do you know that you're not her right person if you haven't tried? I think Haniya is a good person. Both of you are quite a good match."

It was almost the new years, and Mango suddenly felt as if she had become Cupid.

Desmond whispered, "Ma'am, you know, I only love Marissa."

"But Marissa is dead. If she was still alive, I would also hope that you two can lead a happy life."

"Well talk about it later, I'll hang up first."

Desmond hung up the phone immediately. When he turned around, he saw Victoria standing behind him, glaring at him.

"Well, now I know why don't you care about me, turns out that you've got someone outside. My daughter gave up her life for you! And you dared find some other girl in less than a year after her death? Huh? Desmond, are you planning on killing me and Mr. Lahore now? Or drive both of us out?"

Victoria's voice was shrill, it was unpleasant and sharp like a knife scraping on glass.

Desmond frowned slightly and whispered, "Auntie, you think too much, I won't fall in love with anyone anymore, I don't want anyone except Marissa."

"Don't lie! What's the name of that woman just now? Tell me, I'll see if she looks more beautiful than my daughter. Otherwise, how could she have taken your soul away?"

Upon hearing Victoria's words, Desmond frowned.

"Auntie, I'm not seeing anyone, really! You must have heard wrongly."