Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 135: I Don’t Care What She Thinks

When Natalie Vaughn is with someone she’s not particularly interested in, she doesn’t even bother to feign interest, even if it’s Director Gable who brought her here.

After a polite greeting, she stood aside, ignoring Serena Blackwood’s enthusiasm, her eyes calm and indifferent.

Even a child standing here could see that Natalie Vaughn was not interested in Serena Blackwood, yet her lips maintained a slight smile, leaving no room to point out any rudeness.

Director Gable, caught up in the conversation, momentarily forgot who Natalie Vaughn was and began to smooth things over.

"This young lady gets into character quickly; it’s hard for her to step out of it for a while."

This statement was reasonable; after all, Natalie Vaughn’s current role had encountered family upheaval.

Whether people believed it or not was another matter. By now, Serena Blackwood should have realized that Natalie Vaughn did not want to know her, and Director Gable had provided an excuse for her to back down, yet she didn’t.

Instead, Serena Blackwood asked a slightly offensive question for someone she had just met.

"Miss Vaughn has a good family background, why did she decide to dabble in the entertainment industry?"

As soon as she said this, the smile at the corner of Natalie Vaughn’s mouth disappeared. The smile on Director Gable’s face also froze. What was wrong with Serena Blackwood today? Such impulsiveness was very unlike her.

Only Quinn Langley, on hearing these words, retreated a few steps, sensing an impending silent conflict.

Natalie Vaughn flicked her sleeve and asked.

"How does Actress Blackwood know that I have a good family background?"

Her identity had never been revealed online. She didn’t want to use the identity of the Vaughn family’s eldest daughter to be in the public eye, nor was it necessary. Thus, she had never mentioned her identity on any of her previous video accounts or Weibo.

Serena Blackwood’s eyes flickered momentarily before she gave what seemed like a perfect answer.

"About the Weibo matter... I’ve been following a bit. Everyone in the industry knows that Theodore Langdon is President Langdon’s brother, and he calls you sister-in-law, so your family must be quite well off."

Natalie Vaughn’s lips curved into a sarcastic angle, her eyes tipping upward but holding no amusement, likely from spending too much time with Zane Thorne, whose indifferent eyes made people feel intimidated.

"So Actress Blackwood enjoys guessing about other people’s family backgrounds."

Serena Blackwood had not expected Natalie Vaughn to be so difficult to deal with. She thought that since they were on Director Gable’s set and with Director Gable right there, Natalie Vaughn would at least restrain herself, but she didn’t. She looked at Director Gable again, only to find him discontented with her impulsiveness, but indifferent to Natalie Vaughn’s rudeness.

Panic arose in her heart, breeding jealousy.

Is this confidence borne of privilege? Even Director Gable is willing to indulge her.

Serena Blackwood quickly adjusted her emotions; she certainly didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Director Gable.

"Sorry, Miss Vaughn, I was too abrupt. I’ve been working too much lately, flipping day and night, and it muddles my mind. I hope you don’t mind."

Natalie Vaughn merely gave her a casual glance, appearing half-smiling.

Director Gable chimed in with her words.

"If you’re so busy, why come to see me? You should use that time to rest! Don’t mess around just because you’re still young."

Serena Blackwood forced a bitter smile.

"Director Gable, please stop teasing me. How am I still young? I’ll be thirty in a few months."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the previous interlude was finally glossed over.

Once Serena Blackwood left, Julian Sutton returned.

"You really are something. I heard Serena Blackwood had a hard time with you?"

Julian Sutton truly couldn’t warm up to Serena Blackwood, but since they are in the same circle and have business interactions, he couldn’t just blatantly pull a long face in front of her.

Natalie Vaughn picked up her script and snorted.

"If she hadn’t started it, would I have the inclination to bother with her?"

This air of a spoiled heiress, so haughty and wild, was exactly why Julian Sutton liked Natalie Vaughn’s straightforward nature.

"How did she start trouble?"

Natalie Vaughn paused, shifting her gaze from the script to Julian Sutton, pondering.

"Beauty Sutton, you seem quite interested in her?"

Julian Sutton was startled by her words, coughing a few times.

"Don’t talk nonsense. How am I interested in her? I’m just curious. Besides, stop calling me that."

Natalie Vaughn slightly raised an eyebrow.

"But you leave as soon as she comes, and return once she’s gone, then you keep badgering me about her. Isn’t that paying a lot of attention to her?"

Julian Sutton: ...

Under Natalie Vaughn’s teasing gaze, Julian Sutton was compelled to recount the past.

After listening, Natalie Vaughn nodded.

"So you’re avoiding suspicion. No way, right? Serena Blackwood is hailed as a starlet in the circle, yet you disdain her so?"

Julian Sutton coughed again, his eyes red. Natalie Vaughn unconsciously stared at his eyes for a moment.

"The starlet title is given by others, not what I consider. I really don’t have a good opinion of her."

"I agree with that sentiment. Me too, Beauty Sutton; great minds think alike."

"I told you not to call me that."

"But you really are beautiful." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Aren’t you afraid your husband will get jealous?"

"Why would he get jealous of your beauty when he’s the most handsome? There’s no conflict there."

Julian Sutton: ...

So Natalie Vaughn never considered him as a member of the opposite sex? Has he now been relegated to being one of the actresses’ girlfriends? Julian Sutton opened his phone, looking at Weibo and all the fans calling him "brother" in his super topic, feeling content.

The problem is with Natalie Vaughn.

"It’s your first time meeting Serena Blackwood, why don’t you like her?"

Natalie Vaughn raised an eyebrow, looking at Julian Sutton as if he were an idiot.

"Discontent among women requires no reason, understand? It’s all about the vibe."

One look at Serena Blackwood and Natalie knew she’d never be someone she’d like—beautiful and with outstanding aura, but she just couldn’t warm up to her. But it was different with Quinn Langley; she immediately felt like someone who could be a friend.

If Felix Langdon could push a bit harder, their relationship could become even more intimate.

Interactions between people require the right vibes, just like her and Julian Sutton. They clicked quickly because of that very vibe.

Julian Sutton didn’t say anything more.

The entanglements between women are something he genuinely doesn’t understand, nor does he want to.

"Don’t you find it odd? Serena Blackwood is known for being articulate and tactful in the circle. Why suddenly ask Director Gable to meet you? Technically, you should be the one seeking her out first, given the hierarchy."

Natalie Vaughn also found it strange. She always felt there was some kind of undertone in Serena Blackwood’s gaze, but because she had no interest in her, she paid it no mind.

"I don’t care what she’s thinking, as long as she doesn’t provoke me."

"True."

But will they really never intersect again?

Julian Sutton watched as Natalie Vaughn returned to her script, shaking his head with a smile.

Earlier, he heard that Serena Blackwood asked what Natalie Vaughn was aiming to achieve by dabbling in the entertainment industry. But what does that have to do with Serena Blackwood?

Even if Natalie Vaughn is here to play, she’s at least playing skillfully.

This demeanor, this talent, is something many professional actors lack. It’s just that people are different. Being brought up in an elite family indeed shapes someone distinctive in dealing with matters and people.

Little did Natalie Vaughn expect that after Serena Blackwood left, another formidable presence would arrive.