Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 149: Will Your Husband Beat Me Up?

The party took place in a villa on the outskirts, with a total of five floors. All except the top two floors, leaving three floors including the basement, were for entertainment purposes.

Initially, Natalie Vaughn thought it was rented by Genevieve Joyce. Later, she found out that when the first GN Group project was confirmed to settle in Veridia, Zane Thorne had Genevieve buy this place. The interior was completely renovated, drastically transformed into its current appearance.

The intention was just to provide a place for the kids from the club to have fun while training here, but unexpectedly, the first time it was used was for Natalie’s birthday.

Seeing Natalie like it, Zane changed his mind and gifted it to her. After all, those kids can play anywhere, can’t they?

There was a large courtyard on the first floor. Jay Sterling and his group had already set up barbecue grills, with a bonfire burning in the middle. Young people always prefer lively activities.

When the protagonist arrived, the group surged forward, shouting in unison.

"Happy birthday, sis!"

Some mischievous ones had prepared streamers. With a bang, the colorful streamers shot into the air with great force, then fell dejectedly onto Natalie’s head and shoulders, like a balloon with a hole in it.

Zane standing aside was not spared either.

Natalie: ...It’s just a gap of two or three years, yet now these young guys celebrate birthdays like this? Isn’t this from over a decade ago? Fashion truly is cyclical.

Zane: ...Why does he bring such tacky people?

Jay Sterling and the others didn’t notice their expressions, boisterously cheering. Perhaps the training was really tough, and even a small event like this could bring them such joy.

Natalie couldn’t bear to dampen their spirits and quickly reacted. Taking advantage of Jay’s lack of attention, she snatched what was in his hand and started her counterattack.

With just this one action, the atmosphere heated up instantly, and Natalie got along well with them.

Zane was pleased to see Natalie playing well with the club’s kids, but as he watched her run and jump unabashedly, his brows furrowed.

This little girl had no energy in the hotel, needed his help even to eat, yet now she’s so lively? His gaze traveled from Natalie’s legs to her face, noticing the slight frown on her forehead, and Zane understood.

Natalie couldn’t bear to spoil the mood for these young lads.

Stubborn as she is, considerate of others still.

This kind of girl makes him want to cherish her in the palm of his hand.

"Alright, didn’t some of you say you wanted to show off your skills to your sis?"

The guys were not adept in the kitchen and couldn’t make other dishes, but with the club having so many barbecues, and with Zane being the precedent, everyone picked up their grilling skills through practice.

"Sis, don’t worry, we brothers will absolutely show our best!"

"The taste is definitely better than those street stalls!"

"Sis, you’ll have to rank us after you eat!"

With just a casual comment, Zane quieted the rowdy guys, and Natalie finally stopped, opening her mouth slightly to catch her breath while inwardly cursing Zane.

She’s so exhausted that a little running leaves her in pain.

So, when Zane walked over intending to hold her waist and let her lean on him to rest, Natalie slapped his hand on the back and glared at him fiercely.

Zane: ??????

Why is she upset again?

Zoe Chandler, perhaps due to her professional instincts, saw so many young, spirited, and attractive boys and took a moment to sit next to Natalie and ask.

"If I try to recruit these boys to the company, will your husband hit me?"

Natalie was stunned for a moment, turning to see Zoe’s earnest expression, confirming she really had this thought. She recalled when she first went to Langdon Entertainment and was handed a card by Zoe.

Suddenly, Natalie chuckled.

"He’s not likely to hit you, but Felix Langdon might have his leg broken by him."

She knew how important racing was to Zane. Even though Zane seemed strict, often scolding them, he treated them well and valued them greatly.

If such a batch of good prospects were snatched away to the entertainment circle, Zane might really cause trouble for Felix.

Hearing this, Zoe’s burgeoning enthusiasm was mostly doused, and she quickly calmed down.

"Then never mind."

Felix is her boss, and if the boss’s leg can be broken, then can her head stay safely on her shoulders?

It can’t.

Recalling her first meeting with Zane in Natalie’s apartment and the feeling of being overwhelmed by his aloof gaze, Zoe lost all her thoughts.

She decided to focus on managing the artists she already had.

Barbecuing requires patience, and it’s not easy to start eating right away. Feeling bothered by the smoke, Natalie went inside the villa to find a screening room to lie down.

As the main character, she didn’t need to worry about the party cooling down. Except for Summer Churchill, who was a bit reserved, everyone else was quite at ease.

Although Zoe had abandoned the idea of recruiting these boys to Langdon, being faced with young, vibrant opposite sexes, her suppressed womanly instincts due to busy work began to release. She relied on her experience and maturity to flirt, teasing one with a few words and joking with another.

Meanwhile, Genevieve, who had been in a tight spot recently because of Natalie and Zane’s quarrel and cold war, felt a little more at ease today seeing the spring in Zane’s demeanor. Picking up his guitar, he added a touch of romance to the winter night.

Summer, however, was clueless about interacting with a group of young men, so she found a corner to sip her drink. Hearing the sound, she went over to listen to Genevieve’s playing.

With one being a mature elite man and the other a shy newcomer to society, Genevieve didn’t need to resort to typical man-to-woman tactics. Just a slight smile and a soft-spoken conversation were enough to make Summer blush and her heart race.

Jim Archer, who was arranged by James Vaughn, maintained a layer of respect for Natalie and couldn’t be too intimate. He was initially just keeping to himself. Seeing Genevieve and Summer, he quietly walked over to stand behind Summer.

Men understand each other’s minds. Genevieve raised an eyebrow upon seeing Jim and paused his playing.

As for Zane...

All his attention was naturally on Natalie. He had flown to Veridia this time for Natalie’s birthday.

So, just as Natalie went inside and barely dozed off, Zane followed right behind. He lay beside her and then pulled her into his arms, massaging her waist.

Natalie opened her eyes. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Why are you in here? Shouldn’t you be grilling that leg of lamb for me right now?"

The man chuckled lightly.

"I haven’t forgotten; I just wasn’t reassured and came to check on you."

Natalie looked baffled.

"What is there about me that requires checking?"