Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 159: Attracting Nothing but Rotten Peach Blossoms
Director Gable was not unfamiliar with this voice, and after seeing who had arrived, was even more surprised. Why is she here again? How does she know Natalie Vaughn’s husband?
The man’s footsteps halted, he turned and furrowed his brow at the woman calling him.
Serena Blackwood seemed to hurry over, her face a bit anxious and flushed. When Zane Thorne glanced over, she stopped in her tracks, her hands somewhat nervously clenching.
Seeing this scene, anyone would suspect there was something fishy between them.
Just as Natalie Vaughn had steadied herself, Julian Sutton unknowingly appeared beside her again.
"Tsk tsk tsk, truth comes out, turns out Serena Blackwood is into your husband."
Natalie Vaughn glanced coldly and snorted, then looked down to fidget with the seatbelt around her waist.
No wonder Serena Blackwood approached her the other day to talk about weird stuff, evidently it had something to do with Zane Thorne again.
What’s going on, one Yvonne Blackwood, one Serena Blackwood, did Zane Thorne eat a peach and throw the pit into the Blackwood Family’s yard?
It’s a pity the weather in Astra City has been bad these years, growing two rotten peach blossoms.
Julian Sutton seemed curious.
"You’re not jealous? You’re Zane Thorne’s wife."
Natalie Vaughn rolled her eyes at him.
"What’s there to be jealous about? Just watch closely later."
After all, she clearly saw Zane Thorne’s attitude toward Yvonne Blackwood back then.
Just as she finished speaking, Zane Thorne, who was being stared at by everyone, furrowed his brow again. He glanced indifferently at Serena Blackwood, didn’t wait for her to speak again, and walked over to Natalie Vaughn.
The man’s mood was a bit foul, his hands restless. He didn’t understand the contraption Natalie Vaughn had around her waist, worried he’d accidentally hurt her.
"How do you undo this?"
The tone was not good, yet Natalie Vaughn, looking at his furrowed brow, knew he was suppressing his emotions. It’s easy to tell whether Zane Thorne likes someone or not, simply by whether he’d engage with you.
He was dressed in all black, exuding a fierce aura, his furrowed brow could easily affect those around him.
Natalie Vaughn knew Zane Thorne well, knew why he was angry; again she glanced at Serena Blackwood standing not far away and watched her expression shift from surprise to discontent to secretive.
Another act with the theme of the maiden in love being ignored by the gentleman.
Natalie Vaughn raised an eyebrow, quite pleased with Zane Thorne’s behavior, she looked at Serena Blackwood, her lips curled in a provoking, satisfied smile.
"Honey, it hurts so much!"
Her eyes red, her tone tender, almost tearful.
Julian Sutton:... Natalie Vaughn’s face changes so fast, it’s a pity she’s not an actor.
Summer Churchill:... There she goes again, Nina’s at it again, her husband won’t stand a chance.
Zoe Chandler:... A clever move to deal with the white lotus type.
Quinn Langley:... Of all people, Serena Blackwood chooses to provoke Natalie Vaughn.
Director Gable:... What’s going on here?
Natalie Vaughn’s voice was not restrained; Serena Blackwood heard every word loud and clear, her face immediately turning sour, especially as she looked over, and Natalie Vaughn’s blatant provocation was stark.
Serena Blackwood tightly clenched her purse, suppressing the anger inside, looked at Zane Thorne, but saw him suddenly reach out and lightly brush Natalie Vaughn’s nose.
At some distance away, Zane Thorne wasn’t about to raise his voice, Serena Blackwood utterly uncertain of what Zane Thorne said, or how he reacted.
Only Julian Sutton witnessed Zane Thorne, knowing full well Natalie Vaughn was faking, yet still looking at her with a doting gaze as he said,
"How should I cooperate?"
Goosebumps all over, Julian Sutton couldn’t comprehend how Zane Thorne fell for this routine of Natalie Vaughn’s.
Julian Sutton obviously wouldn’t understand since only from Zane Thorne’s perspective could one see the watery eyes of Natalie Vaughn; even though he knew she was pretending to be sweet, he couldn’t remain indifferent in front of such attractive almond-shaped eyes.
Upon seeing Zane Thorne responding positively, Natalie Vaughn curled her finger slightly, signaling him to lean over a bit more.
As the man followed suit, the closer he got, the more he noticed Natalie Vaughn’s pale complexion, her lip makeup smudged revealing her natural lip color, which should have been rosy, now rather faded.
"Have someone take off that contraption from your waist."
Natalie Vaughn blinked, seeing Serena Blackwood couldn’t help but step forward, then she suddenly smiled.
"Just kiss me and it won’t hurt."
She absolutely nailed the essence and tone of a woman’s playful coquetry.
Julian Sutton had reached the point where he could no longer watch, Summer Churchill and Zoe Chandler stepped aside to give them space, while Quinn Langley found such Natalie Vaughn intriguing and couldn’t help but take another few glances.
Only Serena Blackwood, upon hearing Natalie Vaughn’s words, was filled with unmistakable anger and unwillingness.
She looked at Zane Thorne’s back as if pleading, uncertain of what she hoped for, just wishing Zane Thorne wouldn’t comply with Natalie Vaughn.
Yet she watched as the man lowered his head, leaned in close to Natalie Vaughn, and tenderly kissed her forehead, her cheek, below her eyes, planting comforting kisses.
The atmosphere of affection and pity was so palpable that everyone present could feel it.
Serena Blackwood now felt only humiliation, humiliated that Zane Thorne didn’t recognize her, humiliated that he heeded Natalie Vaughn’s every word.
Small yet numerous chattering voices had started sounding all around.
"Whoa, Nina even acts like this?"
"Sob sob sob, it’s true, coquettish women live good lives, her voice is sweet enough to drip water!"
"I always thought Nina’s face suited her being all sweet and docile, speaking softly, who could resist! I certainly can’t."
"Don’t you think Nina’s husband genuinely dotes on her? His kisses made my knees weak!"
"What’s the deal with Actress Blackwood and Nina’s husband? Do they know each other?"
"Not sure, but it seems like Nina’s husband doesn’t really know Actress Blackwood at all, such a beauty yet he just glanced at her and walked over to Nina without any reaction."
"Could this be unwavering love?"
"Nina’s husband is so tall, he’s got a great build, even with Nina being so tall herself, she’s just a small figure in his arms, sob sob sob, they fit so well, I’m obsessed!"
"..."
The more she listened, the more Serena Blackwood’s heart ached.
Someone like Zane Thorne never considers others. He’s arrogant, has the means to be so, his gaze is always indifferent, nonchalant, seemingly unmovable by anything apart from racing.
But now, the boy who had seemed unaffected by everything, was here holding a woman, speaking softly and tenderly.
Serena Blackwood couldn’t understand, Zane Thorne’s and Natalie Vaughn’s relationship was only a marriage arrangement, what on earth did Natalie Vaughn do to sway Zane Thorne like this?
Natalie Vaughn noted Serena Blackwood’s sour expression, she snorted softly.
Tsk, this is boring.
One Yvonne Blackwood, one Serena Blackwood, the women of the Blackwood Family are so lacking in capability? She hadn’t even done anything, yet she managed to scare them off?
Indeed, they’re just rotten peach blossoms, not even qualified to be my love rivals.
With this thought, Natalie Vaughn lightly drew circles on Zane Thorne’s chest with her hand, teasingly.
"Why do you keep attracting rotten peach blossoms?"
With Zane Thorne’s charm, it’s truly unexpected.
