It was Merle Malthus!
It was probably due to Nathaniel's strong demeanor, or maybe because Isla's bodyguards have noticed a change in the situation. While Isla and Nathaniel were having a standoff, they seized the chance and released Merle. Perhaps it was because Merle was no longer a threat to them.
While Merle was set free, he immediately stopped Isla from fleeing away. He was probably afraid that Isla would come back stronger if she was not caught this time. Worse, Mango would very likely be the victim once again.
He knew that he owed Mango too much.
Upon seeing Merle going after Isla, Nathaniel was stunned. Then, he seemed to realize something and he didn't go forward to stop Merle.
"Seize them and investigate the number of crimes they have committed. Hand them over to the police after this."
Nathaniel instructed sharply and coldly as if he didn't pity those who voluntarily surrendered. To him, these people were a threat to Mango and his children.
The people from the Ye family immediately kept the situation in control.
When Merle caught up with Isla, he threw her directly to the ground.
Isla was already elderly. She almost broke her bones when she was thrown to the ground forcefully by Merle.
When she saw that Merle was the one who attacked her, she instantly lashed out angrily, "You ungrateful b*stard. If it weren't for me, you would have starved to death in the orphanage. You would not live as gloriously as you have. You are just a slave that was raised by me, so how dare you betray your master?! Do you really think that Nathaniel will treat you well? If Nathaniel found out that you still have feelings for Mango, he definitely will not let you go. So, you might as well set me free. I promise you, as long as you listen to me, I will provide you with a reputable future."
"Forget it. As you said, I'm just a slave. Therefore, I should do what a slave should do. However, I'm only loyal to Mango as she's my boss now! Isla, I'll drag you along with me even if I die. I will never allow you to harm my boss ever again."
Merle had exhausted all his strength. His bones were fractured, and he caught up with Isla with his last breath. Now, he could barely move.
Immense pain flooded his body like waves, but
Merle was somehow satisfied. He knew that his life might be very miserable in the future, but so what?
Everything was worth it as long as Mango was safe and sound, and as long as he was able to do anything for Mango.
Isla kicked him and resisted incessantly when she saw Merle's relieved smile. However, she still failed to escape. Merle held her down firmly with his own body to buy time for Nathaniel's arrival.
When Nathaniel saw Isla pressed on the ground, he couldn't help but shake her head.
"Isla Fang, just give up!"
"I won't give up! Nathaniel, do you really think you'll win? I'm telling you, as long as there's a woman in the Fang family, you won't be able to win. I'll be free soon! Just wait and see how I'll make things difficult for you and Mango."
Even until now, Isla still continuously threatened Nathaniel and Mango. It seemed that she was just so used to living a high and mighty life that she couldn't even tolerate slight disrespect from the youngsters.
Nathaniel looked at her coldly and said, "I won't give you a chance to hurt my wife and children."
While speaking, he asked someone to subdue Isla and handed her over to the police.
Meanwhile, Merle had completely passed out.
Upon seeing Merle this way, Nathaniel couldn't help but think of how Mango used to be softhearted towards him. Although he was unhappy with it, he had to find someone to send Merle to the hospital. As for whether or not Merle would be saved, Nathaniel didn't care anymore.
After Mango and Desmond left, Mango immediately sent someone to treat Desmond. She had also arranged for someone to take care of him. At the same time, she was extremely worried about Nathaniel and she wanted to head back to have a look. However, she was knocked unconscious while she was about to leave the room...
Before she fainted, she cursed silently in her heart and quickly took off her necklace and threw it at the entrance of the room.
Nathaniel felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders after he dealt with Islas matter. After so many years, the woman who threatened him and Mango had finally been caught.
Thomas had not returned to the team because of Delilah's affairs. Therefore, Nathaniel had to investigate most of the matter by himself. After he found out that a close family member was responsible for all of the crimes, he was shocked and angry. It turned out that Isla was the one who killed his father.
After settling Isla's matter, Nathaniel quickly returned home as he wanted to go back with Mango and pay respects to his father. After all, it had been so many years since his father's death. Furthermore, Mango also needed a long period of rest after this series of incidents, and he wouldn't allow anyone or anything to interfere with her rest this time.
However, he couldn't find Mango once he got back.
"Desmond, where is Mango?"
He found Desmond.
Desmond's injuries had been treated. He was in a recovery period due to severe exhaustion. Hence, he was startled when Nathaniel asked about Mango's whereabouts.
"Uh...She went back to her room, I think."
"She is not in the room."
Nathaniel's heart skipped a beat. He quickly turned around to go back to his room when he stumbled on something under his feet.
"What's that?"
Nathaniel was puzzled. He gently lifted his foot and noticed a very familiar necklace on the side of the door crack.
Desmond ran over in a hurry.
"Did something happen?"
"Mango may have been taken away."
Nathaniel's face was terribly gloomy.
The people in the room were carefully selected by him, yet Mango was able to be taken away with ease. This made him start to doubt his own ability.
"Who's in charge today?"
Everyone was nervous upon seeing Nathaniel's cold demeanour.
"Say it. Who was it?!"
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