Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 161: Hmm, Who Are You

Natalie Vaughn knew there was no way to get anything about Serena Blackwood from Zane Thorne, but she was curious about the story that made Serena Blackwood swallow her pride and seek him out.

After all, Zane Thorne always came to the crew as her husband, and she never hid the fact that she was married.

Wasn’t Serena Blackwood afraid of being labeled as the third party?

Thinking this, Natalie Vaughn stopped in front of Serena Blackwood and took the initiative to greet her. Naturally, Zane Thorne followed along beside Natalie.

In this short time, Serena Blackwood had already adjusted her emotions, putting on a fitting smile, glanced openly at Zane Thorne, and then withdrew her gaze.

Director Gable did admire Serena Blackwood and was willing to give her a way out.

"Serena came to chat with me, and I didn’t expect to see an old acquaintance."

Natalie Vaughn’s eyebrows twitched slightly, an old acquaintance? Didn’t even remember the face of that so-called acquaintance? Only because Director Gable mentioned it did Natalie realize she hadn’t introduced Zane Thorne to him during his two visits.

Watching Director Gable evaluating Zane Thorne, Natalie knew exactly what he meant by that comment.

"Director Gable, this is my husband, Zane Thorne."

As she spoke, Natalie pinched Zane’s waist, signaling him not to put on a sulky face anymore.

Zane Thorne: ...

The man quietly pulled Natalie’s hand away and held it in his own.

"Hello, Director Gable."

"Hello, I’ve been busy filming lately and didn’t know when I missed the chance to meet President Thorne."

Director Gable was a sharp person, and whenever Genevieve Joyce and Zoe Chandler chatted with Zane Thorne, he paid attention. Moreover, with President Langdon’s attitude towards Zane Thorne, he must not be someone small.

Zane Thorne faintly curled his lips and nodded slightly.

"When Sunderfall Film City is completed, Director Gable, please do us the honor of visiting."

Director Gable was taken aback. Sunderfall Film City was a project everyone in the circle was eyeing, besides The Langdon Group, the other major investor was The Thorne Group.

The Thorne Group, Zane Thorne.

"..."

No wonder President Langdon treated Zane Thorne so well.

Director Gable promptly extended his hand.

"President Thorne, you must be joking. Everyone in the industry is watching this wonderful project, all hoping for the honor to be the first to film there."

Zane Thorne reached out and shook his hand briefly. He didn’t like saying unnecessary things, even in business settings.

But right now, he was thinking about Natalie needing to be on wires later, he couldn’t be angry with Natalie, so he was only left with Felix Langdon and, along the way, Director Gable.

Director Gable had good perception, understanding that Zane was there solely because of Natalie, so he didn’t say much more. He looked at Natalie, feeling a tinge of admiration.

He previously thought that Natalie only knew Felix Langdon, with him being her strongest support, but he didn’t realize she had even stronger connections.

Of course, if Director Gable had known that Natalie was the cherished daughter of the Vaughn Family from a young age, he would have been even more surprised. The disparity between people is so evident, being not only born well but also having an impressive marital background, with even those she befriended being no less impressive.

Serena Blackwood, who had been standing by quietly, waited patiently for the two to finish their conversation before speaking.

"Long time no see, Zane."

Natalie Vaughn’s eyebrows slightly twitched as she deeply looked into Serena Blackwood’s gently appropriate smile, then lowered her gaze to her tightly clenched hands around her purse.

So it wasn’t as calm as it appeared on the surface.

Zane Thorne just glanced at Serena Blackwood and then withdrew his gaze. He didn’t show her any respect.

"Hmm, who are you?"

Serena Blackwood’s smile froze, while Natalie lowered her head trying to suppress a laugh but failed to hold it in. She knew Zane too well, even without looking at his face, she knew what his expression was like at that moment.

He must be impatiently frowning, his gaze somewhat indifferent, somewhat careless, and possibly due to worrying she might be upset because of Serena, even dissatisfied with Serena.

Director Gable was stunned, frowning in confusion at Serena Blackwood.

"Serena said she and President Thorne were high school classmates."

Upon hearing this, Zane Thorne glanced at Serena again, then replied indifferently.

Director Gable could easily understand this attitude? It was clear President Thorne didn’t remember Serena at all, the "old acquaintance" was just Serena’s own view.

Natalie Vaughn, hearing this, wanted to laugh even more and could hardly restrain herself, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Zane Thorne really didn’t offer any face.

Serena Blackwood’s smile began to wear thin, her eyes filled with extreme sadness, she lowered her lashes, trying hard to suppress it.

"You were the star of our class, I... was just a bookworm... It’s normal you wouldn’t remember me."

Zane Thorne evidently wasn’t interested in Serena’s nostalgic speech, while Serena, realizing he didn’t even know who she was, felt a bitter taste in her heart.

Yes, how could someone like Zane Thorne remember her? But she was still unwilling, having silently followed him for so many years, without even leaving a name in his mind, truly unwilling.

Serena’s palms were already bleeding from her nails digging into them, she forced a smile.

"With the school’s centenary coming up, the invitation brought back memories of high school, making me sentimental when I came to see Director Gable and unexpectedly saw you. I got a bit emotional."

Zane Thorne nodded casually, just as the props crew came around, and everything was set up, just waiting for Natalie.

Natalie appeared very gracious.

"I’ll go prepare first. You guys chat."

Before leaving, she raised an eyebrow and smiled at Zane, as if saying, quickly deal with your troublesome admirers.

Natalie did believe in first impressions and from the moment she first met Serena, she felt they wouldn’t get along. Now she knew, Serena had her eyes on Zane, making her feel even more uncomfortable.

Ha, coming for Director Gable and accidentally seeing Zane? How could she believe that?

Zane took the day off specifically to accompany Natalie. Naturally, when she left, he followed.

Serena let her hands drop to her sides, clenching them tightly. She watched Zane stride forward to Natalie’s side, watched him wrap an arm around her waist only to have it swatted away, yet he still wrapped her up.

She saw Natalie seemingly having a tantrum, indulgently throwing it in front of Zane, but the wild, unrestrained boy in her memory let Natalie vent, and even from afar, she could sense his affection for her.

Serena didn’t even know what she was clinging to. During her hardest years, Zane seemed to light up her world. She worked tirelessly to become an actress, struggled within the industry, sought The Blackwood Family’s approval.

She was still on the path of hard work, not having met Zane again at her best, only to find she’d already missed her chance.

She couldn’t understand why someone like Zane would agree to a marriage arrangement. Even when Yvonne Blackwood showed interest in pursuing him, she remained unfazed.

Because she was confident Zane wouldn’t submit to family arrangements.

However, he married Natalie.

Natalie was just a young girl, how did she earn Zane’s love?

All Serena felt was that the sight of them together was glaring.

Meanwhile, Natalie was indeed throwing a minor tantrum at Zane.

"President Thorne, you’ve still got old classmates from high school who hold on to thoughts of you."

"I don’t remember her."

Natalie hummed arrogantly.

"One Yvonne Blackwood, one Serena Blackwood, why do you keep attracting women from The Blackwood Family?"

Hearing that, Zane frowned slightly.

"I didn’t attract them."

How should he know what was going on with these two women?