Nathaniel turned to look at Mango.
How could Mango beg for mercy for the person who kidnapped her in less than one day?
He couldn't understand, and his gaze became a little bit gloomy.
Mango knew that Nathaniel had misunderstood her, but there was no way for her to explain now. She could only say, "Think about Wisdom. He has done nothing wrong even if Nick did. He's only been with his father for a few days, and he's right here. How will he bear it if he finds out that his father is gone? We adults can do whatever we want, but think about Wisdom."
Nathaniel was stunned after hearing what Mango had said.
Wisdom's innocent face appeared in his mind.
The little boy who used to follow him around and call him daddy had changed a lot since Macy died. Nathaniel's chest suddenly tightened when he thought about Nick now.
He was capable of anything, but he couldn't hurt Wisdom.
Nathaniel looked at Addison, and he was actually
a little hesitant.
How could Addison not know what Nathaniel was thinking? He could not help but laugh sadly in his heart.
The only role he didn't play well was the role of a father.
He felt sorry for Wisdom!
He had been cruel to Wisdom in order to take revenge. However, Wisdom had always been so attached to him. Wisdom still liked him and wanted to get close to him even if he had hit him.
Perhaps this was the power of kinship. Addison could tell that Wisdom craved his father's affection.
His eyes were a little teary.
When Jigsaw saw this, he couldn't help but say, "Mr. Ye, we can settle this matter peacefully, right? We only want the blueprint and authorization contract. We won't harm Nick and Mango, and we will even let them go if you give us the design and contract. What do you think?"
Nathaniel looked at Addison'with complicated emotions in his eyes, but there was hatred in them.
He couldn't forgive someone who pretended to be his little brother to deceive him and harm his wife! But just as Mango said, his face gave Wisdom great comfort. He had no choice but to reconsider based on this alone.
With a wry smile, Addison looked directly into Nathaniel's eyes and said slowly, "I'm sorry."
"Don't you think it's too late to apologize now? Why did you still do it since you're sorry? I'll settle the score between you and me later. I'll spare you today for the sake of Wisdom, but you must know that I'll be coming to collect my dues for me and the Ye family."
Nathaniel's words were cold, but Addison just gave a bitter smile and did not speak.
Only then did Mango let out a sigh of relief.
She struggled for a moment as she looked at Mateo with hatred and said, "I really wish that I didn't share DNA with you. You disgust me."
Mateo smiled and said, "Really? It's a pity that you can't get rid of the fact that you're my niece."
Mango was pissed. However, Mateo didn't look at her anymore and turned to look at Nathaniel instead.
"Mr. Ye, how about it? Have you thought it through? We just want the blueprint and authorization contract."
Nathaniel then turned to look at Mateo and Mango.
His gaze swept over Mango's body. After making sure that she was fine, he said, "You really surprised me. I don't know if Terrance and Madam Hans know that you're still alive, or if they know that you're living so grandly right now."
"Mr. Ye, you don't have to worry about that. Hurry up, I don't have much time left. I still have to hurry back after getting the blueprint and authorization contract. Otherwise, do you really think that Nick has the ability to keep me here?"
Addison was a little flustered after hearing what Mateo had said, but he didn't do anything. It seemed that he was waiting for Nathaniel to make a decision.
Nathaniel's gaze darkened as he clenched his hands into fists.
It was the second time that he had been threatened by this group of people.
This was absolutely unprecedented.
Nathaniel's expression was ghastly, but he said coldly, "I will keep my promise as I have agreed to give it to you. However, you turned my brother against me and kidnapped my wife. Plus, I still don't know how she's doing. I can give you the blueprint now, but I'll only give the contract to you after my wife and Nick are home safe."
"Mr. Ye, that's not a good idea, isn't it?"
Mateo's words made Nathaniel sneer slightly.
"No? You don't trust me at all? Let go of them. I'll pass the contract to you once they have reached Ocean City. I don't have the slightest trust in you right now. As long as they reach Ocean City, I will willingly hand over the contract. Otherwise, none of you will be able to obtain it."
"Uhm..."
"Still hesitating? Do you really think that you have the time to do so?"
Nathaniel's voice became harsh.
Just then, a child's voice rang out.
"Daddy? Uncle, mommy!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard Wisdom's voice coming from afar.
"Wisdom? Why is he here?"
Mango's nerves suddenly sprang up and Addison's expression creased with displeasure.
Nathaniel narrowed his eyes instantly as he looked at Jigsaw.
"Jigsaw, what is the meaning of this?"
"I said that I wouldn't fight with Yama Hades, nor would I do anything in her hospital. However, I didn't say that I wouldn't do anything to your son. Besides, the kindergarten he goes to is in the city, and it's not within Yama Hades' jurisdiction. Mr.
Ye, don't blame me. This is just an insurance policy. We can still cooperate."
Mango was enraged by what Jigsaw said.
However, Wisdom did not hold a grudge at all. He was so sad and anxious now.
Addison suddenly felt an extreme discomfort in his heart.
What had he done?
"Wisdom, don't cry! You're a man of the Ye Family, and Nick's son. No matter what happens, we will never cry!"
Wisdom quickly reached his hands to wipe away his tears when he heard what Addison said. His voice came out choked. "Okay, I won't cry. I am
Nick's son, so no tears."
However, the tears still rolled down from the corner of Wisdom's eyes even though he had already tried his best to hold them back.
Mango's heart ached when she saw this.
"Nathan..."
Mango knew what Nathaniel was planning when she looked at him. She couldn't help but feel softhearted at this time.
"Wisdom is innocent! He is our child."
Veins popped out on the back of Nathaniel's hands, and his gaze was as sharp as a stake. He said slowly, "You'd better make sure that he is all right. I will make you regret it if something ever happened to Wisdom!"
"Of course, as long as you cooperate."
Jigsaw felt that he in the home stretch now.
On the other hand, Nathaniel couldn't do anything since things had developed this far.
"Well, I'll give the items to you, but you have to let them go first!"
Nathaniel compromised for the sake of Wisdom.
He really didn't want Wisdom to know about their illicit affairs.
However, Jigsaw said with a sneer, "Mr. Ye, we know what the men you brought are capable of. We would be helpless if you don't give us the things we want after we let your wife and brother go. As you can see, Mr. Hans is still waiting, and he purposely came for the blueprints and contract. I will be severely punished if I don't settle this thing properly. Mr. Ye, I will guarantee their safety after your men retreat, and you give us the things we want."
"You have a death wish, don't you?"
The anger in Nathaniel's heart could hardly be suppressed as he was repeatedly threatened by Jigsaw.
At this moment, Addison said, "Let them go. I'll stay here."
"That won't do. Nick, you're a member of the Ye Family. You've already chickened out once. I won't fall for it again."
Of course, Jigsaw wouldn't listen to anything he said now.
Wisdom suddenly cried out and fell down at this moment.
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