Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 158: Zane Thorne Watches Nina Filming

Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Zane Thorne Watches Nina Filming

The weather is nice today, but the action director on the film set felt a chill down his spine. The last time Zane Thorne was here, there were no action scenes, so the action director took the opportunity to have a good rest for a day.

Director Gable had just sat down behind the camera when he saw the action director’s face full of conflict, picking up the walkie-talkie with a cold voice.

"What’s the delay? We need to finish this scene today!"

Hearing Director Gable’s words, the action director put that strange feeling behind him, focusing entirely on the work. Working with Director Gable, the action director was also someone incredibly strict.

Natalie Vaughn, still in pain, felt her skin burning like fire as soon as she was hoisted up by wires. But without giving her any time to catch her breath, the action director directly issued the command to start filming.

This scene’s lead is Natalie Vaughn, with nearly ten cameras on her from different angles: close-up, mid-shot, and long shot.

Zoe Chandler was equally sensitive to the cameras and almost immediately noticed Natalie Vaughn’s discomfort.

Last night Zoe Chandler had approached Natalie Vaughn, suggesting she take another day off, but was refused. Zoe understood well how seriously Natalie Vaughn took her work.

However...

Zoe Chandler glanced to the side; since she had spoken those words, Zane Thorne’s furrowed brow hadn’t relaxed, his expression dark. Zoe could only pray that today’s shoot would go smoothly, sparing Natalie Vaughn some pain.

But the soreness in Natalie Vaughn’s body made her unable to get into character immediately, resulting in two takes requiring correction right away. The action director and Director Gable shared the same temperament, indifferent to rank or background.

"Natalie Vaughn, what’s going on? Manage your expressions; you’re in pain even before the fight starts?"

"Weren’t you fine during practice? Run more smoothly, put force into your waist!"

"Adjust yourself! We’ll start filming in one minute!"

Natalie Vaughn was brought down, and she did not become dissatisfied because of the director’s criticism, only realizing she had overestimated her physical condition.

Summer Churchill had already approached with tissues; wearing so little during winter, just those few minutes had caused Natalie Vaughn to break out in cold sweat from the pain.

"Nina, are you okay?"

Summer Churchill, unsure yesterday, didn’t understand until she saw the marks on Natalie Vaughn’s neck in the makeup room this morning.

Last night she shared a room with Zoe Chandler, learning many things she hadn’t known before, like how to choose a man and which type of man is strong.

Ms. Chandler said Nina’s husband looked very capable.

Summer Churchill’s ears were already red; previously, Nina’s expression wouldn’t change until the last shot, but she was sweating a lot right from the start today. Thinking back to the kiss marks she saw in the morning, Summer Churchill realized what was going on.

"How about resting for a while?"

Natalie Vaughn shook her head.

Who asks for a break right when filming starts? That’s too improper.

A minute was just enough time to wipe sweat and catch a breath, so Natalie Vaughn closed her eyes tightly, took deep breaths, and adapted as quickly as possible to the pain.

It’s not a difficult task for her. By the time the action director issued another command, Natalie Vaughn had completely adjusted her state.

Natalie Vaughn’s fight scenes were neat and crisp, a breezy charm unique among actresses, yet her elegant and lively face added a touch of grace and spirit to them.

Even comparing her fight scenes to those by famed male actors known for their martial arts backgrounds, she held her own.

Director Gable and the action director both greatly valued and admired Natalie Vaughn’s fight scenes, so their expectations were extraordinarily high, allowing no flaws. They believed that solely her action performances could bring highlight moments to the drama.

After all, there were real few actresses in recent years offering impressive action scenes while able to endure hardship.

Everyone on set was captivated by Natalie Vaughn’s pleasing fight scenes, except Zane Thorne, who watched her leap against walls on wires, execute flips, dodge swords and knives from other actors, and even had a scene where sword grazed her face causing her hair to scatter.

As he watched, Zane Thorne’s face grew colder, with an unmistakable irritation. His temple veins pulsed, fists clenched, suppressing his emotions.

He couldn’t interrupt it; stopping it would mean his dear girl would suffer even more.

"Give me the script."

The sudden voice from the man startled Zoe Chandler, who quickly handed over Natalie Vaughn’s script. It was only after completing this action that it struck her as odd.

She was Natalie Vaughn’s manager, with her biggest boss being Felix Langdon, yet why was she doing whatever Zane Thorne asked without question? The scary part was that she reacted instinctively, without any thought, following Zane Thorne’s orders.

This must be what they call leadership aura?

Natalie Vaughn was a tough girl, diligently studying the script much before joining the crew, and now it was filled densely with her notes and understandings.

She wasn’t a professional actress, with no formal training other than emergency sessions. To satisfy Director Gable, her only option was to double her efforts, whether in action scenes or dialogues.

Yet, Natalie Vaughn never complained in front of Zane Thorne, never aired her grievances. She was like a proud rose covered in thorns, where the beauty lay beneath her sincerity and hard work.

Therefore, no one felt offended by Natalie Vaughn’s pride and arrogance because she possessed both the talent and the capital to back them.

Once Zane Thorne saw the scenes scheduled for today, he struggled significantly to suppress the irritation within.

"So she’ll be hanging up there the whole day?"

Just as Zoe Chandler nodded, Zane Thorne halted his initial impulse to kick something beside him.

"..."

She thought Zane Thorne would directly overturn the film crew.

"When will her scene end?"

Zoe Chandler surveyed the situation.

"Considering Nina is in good condition, Director Gable usually lets the shoot continue until the actors make mistakes."

Even once a scene was completed, the props team arrangement followed immediately with preparation for the next scene. Furthermore, today’s scene was a large setting; the morning probably wouldn’t involve long breaks. Hanging from wires meant any break was usually just stationary, often only lasting around ten minutes.

Zane Thorne’s face grew increasingly unsightly.

His dear girl had such a delicate waist; bouncing around on those wires, he feared that slender waist would snap. Unable to keep watching but also not at ease if he didn’t.

Zane Thorne only regretted not insisting on Natalie Vaughn resting another day last night. Now, giving up halfway would be even less likely.

Perhaps it was Zane Thorne’s intense aura causing disruption; Director Gable wasn’t entirely engrossed behind the camera, despite having filmed Natalie Vaughn extensively for over half a month. Director Gable was accustomed to her subtle expressions. Although Natalie Vaughn’s performance was flawless now, that pale complexion was something he couldn’t ignore.

Natalie Vaughn’s husband coming over, was it because she felt unwell? Upon reflection, the mistakes during the shoot earlier made sense.

Thinking about the investment from The Langdon Group, Director Gable ultimately called for a halt after finishing a perfect take.

Action Director: ????

Why stop when the condition was remarkable?

Natalie Vaughn had just been let down when Zane Thorne was already striding over with a cold face, thinking how to rightly lecture this stubborn girl.

Unexpectedly, a woman’s excited voice suddenly called out from behind.

"Zane Thorne?"