The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 228

"Mango, you're screwing with me on purpose, right? Do you know how many people are out there? You think you can just take your parents away by yourself?"

Yetta’s expression soured when she saw that her kindness had been rejected by Mango.

In fact, Yetta understood Abyss’ personality very well and that was the reason why she wanted Mango to leave. As long as Mango was alive, perhaps Abyss would be more merciful and he might possibly spare the lives of Nathaniel and the children.

Right now, Yetta could not believe that Mango did not understand such a simple fact. Moreover, why did Mango want to keep fighting when all the odds were stacked against her?

Initially, Mango did not want to make an enemy out of Abyss. Regardless of what Abyss did, she was content to remain ignorant and to let Nathaniel deal with it. Mango felt that as long as she did not get involved, then everything would stay the way they were.

However, Yetta's betrayal was a rude awakening for her.

Mango realized that this sort of self-deception was pointless.

Her ignorant mentality would not cause the villains to relent or pity her. In fact, they would only be encouraged to take advantage of her.

Over the past five years, Mango's failure to protect Rita had wounded her deeply. If her actions endangered Nathaniel and Rita again, did she even deserve their love and respect?

Then, Mango looked at Yetta and she muttered, "Yetta, I'm sorry. I've been a horrible friend over the past five years, but there's no way for us to coexist when our ideals are so different. I won't say anything if you insist on siding with Abyss, but I won’ t leave today. Plus, I'm going to take my parents away from here and there’s nothing you can do to stop me!"

"What? Have you grown your spine after you returned to Ocean City for a few months? Do you think you can fight me with your skills? Mango, I'd advise you to stop attempting the impossible. You won't even be able to take me on, let alone the people outside."

After she said that, Yetta immediately took off her coat.

Over the five years, Mango was familiar with her, she knew that Yetta was an expert at judo and Mango had no discernible martial arts skill at all. However, Mango was not afraid of her.

Then, Mango sighed and she spoke into her earpiece, "Team, move in!"

As soon as these words were said, Yetta's expression changed.

"You brought your people here? That's impossible! This area is off- limits to everyone and it's an exclusive district! However, Mango did not reply to Yetta.

She went to her parents' side and she examined them carefully. Mango then breathed a sigh of relief when she found there were no scars on their bodies.

All of a sudden, there was a surge of chaotic noise outside.

Yetta's expression soured.

Her first thought was to pounce on Mango, but Mango immediately took out her gun and she pointed it at Yetta.

"I know you're good at martial arts, and I know that I'm no match for you. But Yetta, please don't make me do this."

Mango's gun-wielding posture was on point and her steady hands showed no hint of nervousness.

Yetta recognized that the gun in Mango's hand was a small version of AK47.

"You actually know how to shoot? Ha, you even have a gun! Well Mango, I guess both Abyss and I have underestimated you."

"Yeah, you really did underestimate me. After the fire incident five years ago, I told myself that I would never let anyone oppress me ever again. However, I've never imagined that you and Abyss, the two of my closest friends, would turn out to be the ones who betrayed me. Plus, I found out what Abyss did to Rita, but I didn't confront him about it. Don't you understand why I didn't do that? That’s because I never wanted to make you two my enemies, but why are you forcing me to do it? Why do you have to involve my parents in our problems? I have no idea what other secrets Abyss might have, but I assure you that you have not seen my trump cards either. So Yetta, don't push me."

Mango's eyes were cold and deadly, they were without the warmth of the past. Now, Mango was like a stranger to Yetta.

Furthermore, this caused Yetta to wonder if she had really known Mango at all.

"I don't believe you'll shoot me since you're way too kind and weak. If it wasn't for me and Abyss helping you, you wouldn't have survived. So, I’m confident that you won’t shoot me, let alone hurt Abyss! I know you too well, Mango."

"Is that so?"

Mango sneered before she pulled the trigger.

The gun had been specially fitted with a silencer. With a muffled 'pew' sound, Yetta stared incredulously at Mango as she fell to the ground and fresh blood gushed from the new wound in her shoulder.

Then, the sensation of pain slowly overwhelmed her and it sapped all of Yetta's strength instantly.

"What did you put in the bullet?"

"An anesthetic!"

Mango's gaze remained steady and even her movements didn't seem to change much.

"Do you really think that I came unprepared? Do you think that I wouldn't be suspicious of you? Your lies might have worked on me earlier, but you've lost out on luck. I sent a friend of mine to you for treatment, but then you told her that you didn't know who I was. That incident raised my suspicions. Furthermore, you wouldn't pick up the phone no matter how many times I called but suddenly you call me to tell me you’ve been kidnapped. Even though your acting was spot on, but it doesn’t make any sense for the kidnappers to leave a phone lying around for you to call me. Plus, you called me instead of the police, so it’s obvious that you wanted to set a trap for me. I may be naive enough to trust you guys wholeheartedly, but I’m not stupid."

When Mango said these words, there was a trace of hurt in her eyes.

”1 never wanted it to turn out like this with you two, but why do you have to push me? To be honest, it wouldn’t matter if you killed me as long as no one else was involved. However, you shouldn't have used your kindness towards me to hurt the people I care about. You know that I care about my parents and my children the most, yet, you still hurt them. What's more, Rita is so young and she knows nothing of the world. She hasn't even stepped foot outside of the hospital, but you were willing to hurt her. When you did it, has the thought of our friendship ever crossed your mind?"

As she spoke, Mango's eyes were wet a little.

Not only that, her heart had ached!

Truthfully, it hurt as much as the incident five years ago, but now she didn’t want to show it on her face.