Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 134: Serena Blackwood

Natalie Vaughn didn’t blink an eye upon hearing the figure, she smiled warmly at the one causing trouble.

"Well, over a million, it’s indeed pocket change, but you seemed to enjoy it quite a lot. I have a lot of quirks, one of which is that I don’t like spending dirty money on dirty people. You heard, too, three thousand three hundred and forty-four."

Natalie paused, her lips curled in sarcasm.

"Please transfer the exact amount, Alipay or WeChat is fine."

After speaking, Natalie didn’t look at her again, while Jim Archer sensibly stepped forward, took out his phone, and presented a payment code in front of the person.

The person was first humiliated by Natalie’s sharp words, turning red-faced, and then widened her eyes at Jim’s action of presenting the QR code.

Three thousand plus, not much yet for others, a meal like this was indeed extravagant.

"Why should I? I just drank some milk tea and ate a skewer; why should I pay you so much money?"

Jim maintained a very professional yet seemingly insincere smile.

"I believe I’ve explained clearly, what you ate, those few pieces of beef and seafood alone are worth three thousand three hundred yuan."

Everyone’s attention was on the two, and there were even some who came upon hearing, pretending not to care while having all ears and eyes on them, a crowd gathering.

Not paying is akin to losing face, after all ’small money’. Paying, one feels reluctant and aggrieved.

The scene remained in a deadlock for a while.

Natalie had already returned to her recliner leisurely reading her script, while Jim didn’t feel awkward being watched, only the troublemaker wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

Director Gable seemed detached, enjoying hotpot, sipping milk tea, chatting about scripts with the producer beside. He always hated those who stirred trouble in the crew, since Natalie intended to teach a lesson, he relished it.

Eventually, under the pressure from the crowd, the person had to scan the QR code and transfer the money, then ran out in shame and anger.

Natalie didn’t care; she just couldn’t stand someone shamelessly eating her food and still gossiping.

"Summer, go find out who that person was just now."

Clearly, the person was trying to cause trouble, to tarnish her image.

With so many people on set, asking about someone wasn’t difficult, especially when that person held a minor position.

"Her name is Jasmine Blackwood, a team leader in the costume group, heard she has some background."

Natalie raised her brows, Summer glanced around confirming everyone was eating, then leaned down whispering in Natalie’s ear.

"Seems like she’s a distant relative of Serena Blackwood, Actress Blackwood has a good relationship with Director Gable, so Jasmine could be a costume team leader on set. Others say she doesn’t care about anyone."

"Serena Blackwood?"

Natalie squinted slightly, remembering the name but not recalling exactly who.

"Yeah, if it was just due to relation with Actress Blackwood, Director Gable would’ve dealt with her long ago. However, Actress Blackwood seems related to The Blackwood Family, which invested quite a bit into this drama."

The Blackwood Family? Natalie frowned slightly, if she recalled correctly, The Blackwood Family should have only one heir, Yvonne Blackwood. Given The Blackwood Family’s patriarchal mindset, it’s unlikely for Yvonne to be involved in the management unless...

"Got it, now go eat."

Summer had been craving with the aroma, hesitated a good while upon hearing Jim’s comment. Three thousand plus matching half her monthly salary.

"Come on, eat and drink to your heart’s content, don’t worry, everyone else is eating too, go on."

Hearing this, Summer felt much less burdened.

...

Perhaps one shouldn’t discuss others behind their backs. That afternoon during filming, Serena Blackwood appeared claiming work nearby while dropping by to see Director Gable.

Serena, renowned as an ingénue, stands out even in beauty-abundance entertainment circles for her charm, comparable only to Quinn Langley known for elegance. Though Quinn holds a cool demeanor, their aura doesn’t clash.

They previously acted together in Director Gable’s film, becoming film festival’s first "Double Queens". Relations were good, yet in showbiz, even after portraying life and death friendships, real-life ties aren’t necessarily strong.

Quinn fought tooth and nail to reach this level, knowing well true friends don’t exist in entertainment. Thus, rarely opens up sincerely.

However, since Serena came, a cordial face is expected. Their status assures many approach, engage, and leave impressions.

Only Natalie and Julian Sutton didn’t join the bustle; Natalie entered merely for a trial, no need meeting veteran actors, besides if she truly wished to develop, her identity meant no futile socializing, Felix Langdon would arrange everything.

Moreover, at first glance, Natalie inexplicably felt she wouldn’t get along with this famed ingénue Serena.

No reason, not needed either.

Julian avoided Serena for speculation prevention; his career noted just one scandal, involving her. When Serena freshly debuted, tagging Julian, a big star, naturally capitalized on this. Julian didn’t anticipate such boldness from a newbie, thus sparking rumors. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

A male lead and a third female lead, leisurely reading scripts in the courtyard enjoying rare sunlight was quite picturesque.

Serena casually gazed into the courtyard.

"Heard Director Gable encountered a very talented individual, first time hearing him praise a newcomer, he used to scold us mercilessly."

Director Gable, upon this, beamed happily.

"Your news comes timely, indeed a promising talent, performs with spirit."

Discussing Natalie, Director Gable seemed verbose. Considering Natalie’s gift and dedication, winning Best Actress was inevitable. Moreover, Felix Langdon backs her.

"With time, she can be like you two."

Quinn didn’t react much, but Serena’s eyes shifted slightly.

"Really?"

She fixated on the figure in the courtyard, her gaze deep, unknown thoughts swirling, her smile graceful.

"Hearing Director Gable, I wish to meet this praised newcomer."

"Let me introduce you." He said, Director Gable stood jubilantly; stern faces like such were rare, triggering nostalgia for Serena’s filming days, harshly reprimanded, retreating to rooms sobbing endlessly.

Now, Director Gable initiatively approached instead of summoning her over.

How apparent differences between people are; some receive boundless affection, enjoy familial happiness and decent marriages. Others face trials upon entering, despite throughout gains still lack regard.

Serena’s smile turned subtle.

Natalie engrossed, abruptly shadowed seeing three before her. Frozen briefly, she stood confused; Julian had discreetly slipped away.