Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 164: How Do I Pursue Her?

Natalie Vaughn hung up the phone directly, feeling angry again.

What did Zane Thorne mean by that? Was he saying she was the one trying to seduce him before? Although it’s true, how could he say it so smugly?

Even if she did make the first move, does that mean he can just comfortably enjoy her affection? Doesn’t she deserve to be pursued by him?

Why? All those people who pursued her from childhood, she never accepted, so why is she with Zane without being pursued?

The more Natalie thought about it, the angrier she got, so she initiated the couple’s second cold war. She didn’t answer Zane’s calls or reply to his messages, though she didn’t block him this time.

For the first time, Zane felt a little clueless, not knowing why Natalie was upset. Over the past few days, Seraphina Sutton often saw Zane taking out his phone while walking, sitting in the car, or even during meetings.

Seraphina had no intention of prying, knowing that a subordinate should never be curious about their boss’s private affairs. But when Zane maintained this state for two days, she couldn’t help but ask.

"Do you women get angry for no reason?"

"..."

Seraphina understood that President Thorne was once again having issues with his wife. Yes, except for his wife, who else has the ability to trouble President Thorne so much? She was increasingly curious about what kind of extraordinary woman his wife must be, capable of causing him such a headache.

"President Thorne, us women are also reasonable; there’s always a reason for our anger. It could be a big thing or a small thing."

Knowing the limits of an assistant, Seraphina didn’t ask what exactly happened, instead, she tried to explain to President Thorne why women might get angry.

"Things you think are impossible might be precisely the things that make your wife mad."

Zane recalled that night’s conversation with Natalie, remembering it was after he said she made the first move on him that she hung up the phone.

Zane furrowed his brows; was she angry because of that? But isn’t it true? From what he knows of Natalie, she shouldn’t be so angry over that sentence.

Zane opened the chat window with Natalie and sent her some cute emojis he had grabbed from his friends’ group.

"I was wrong.jpg"

"Please notice me.jpg"

"Babe, at least tell me why you’re mad so I can change."

"Honey? Sweetie?"

"..."

Zane sent nearly ten messages without any response from Natalie. He called her directly, but this time he only heard, "The number you dialed is powered off."

Was he blocked again?

Probably not, Natalie tends to go all or nothing; there’s no reason she’d block him on the phone but not on messaging apps.

Watching Zane knitting his brows in distress, Seraphina quickly lowered her head, not daring to watch too much. Knowing too much could invite trouble.

After standing for a few minutes, Zane finally spoke.

"I’m done for the day."

It was only six o’clock, and Seraphina was dumbfounded hearing that. Leaving work so early was unprecedented.

Zane had no mind to explain, he got up, put on his coat, and left the office directly.

Seraphina: ...

Ah, beauty conquers even a hero. When will his wife be back? She really wanted to meet and see what kind of deity she was.

Zane went straight to the bar, and with one call invited Felix Langdon and Quentin Donovan. As soon as Felix and Quentin arrived, Zane spoke directly.

"Nina’s mad."

Felix: ?????

Quentin: ?????

"So, President Thorne called us here just for this? If Nina’s mad, go make it up to her."

Quentin grinned a teasing grin, seemingly finding Zane’s defeated posture rather amusing.

Felix, on the other hand, had recently been tormented by Zane and was eager to win some favor by being extra attentive now.

"If your wife’s mad, you should make it up to her immediately. It’s something you can’t delay, and admitting you’re wrong is never wrong."

Zane frowned, thinking Felix’s words were a load of nonsense. Had he not tried to make it up to her? He even took the initiative to admit his mistake.

"I don’t even know why she’s mad."

Hearing this, Felix and Quentin exchanged a look.

Quentin had already ordered a table of food and drinks.

He sipped his drink leisurely, being a man experienced in romance, he had some understanding of women.

"So, she’s not telling you why she’s upset, and she’s ignoring you?"

Zane glanced at him, not speaking, just sipping his drink gloomily.

Seeing this, Quentin knew he had guessed right, then leaned back on the couch and laughed heartily.

"Hahaha, Zane, you have moments like this too. Nina did good!"

Zane: ...

He kicked at him.

"I didn’t invite you here to laugh."

But Quentin couldn’t stop.

Though Felix had only had one relationship, he was nevertheless someone familiar with the entertainment industry.

"What were you two talking about before?"

Zane was frowning deeply, already feeling humiliated enough for calling them to solve this mystery.

Quentin sat up, still catching his breath from laughing.

"If you don’t tell us, how can we know why Nina’s mad? We’re not mind readers."

Zane pursed his lips, stayed silent for a while, and finally recounted the conversation from the video call that night.

After listening, Quentin laughed even harder.

"Gosh, hahaha! Zane, how could you say such a thing? Why didn’t Nina block you?"

Considering Nina’s proud nature, Zane had outright said she made the first move towards him? How shameless! Even if it’s true, Zane should not have said it like that. Nina values saving face and hates being at a disadvantage. Zane’s words imply that in their relationship, it was Nina who had feelings first, doesn’t it?

Throughout history, the one who falls for the other first is the passive party.

Would Natalie admit she was passive? No way.

Quentin’s laughter was grating, and Zane aimed another kick.

"Laugh again and I’ll throw you out."

Quentin tried hard to hold back, even biting his hand, but his shoulders kept trembling with laughter.

Zane: ....

Damn.

He regretted asking these two for insight.

Felix really wanted to laugh too, but since he needed Zane’s help, he had to suppress it ruthlessly.

"I think I might know why she’s mad."

Upon hearing this, Zane lifted his eyes sharply at him.

Felix leisurely swirled his glass,

"Mr. Thorne, about the Sunderfall project....." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Zane had an icy look in his eyes.

"Speak."

Felix immediately put down his glass and started analyzing.

"Didn’t your wife say you never chased after her? Young girls today really appreciate a sense of ceremony. You two met through match-making and quickly got the license, naturally coming together. Essentially, you married first and then developed your feelings."

"This sequence is flawed. Generally, you date first, then get married."

"What’s the first step in dating? One person must pursue the other."

"Mr. Thorne, I think you can’t skip this step just because you married directly. Your wife is still young and might want to experience what dating feels like."

Zane slightly narrowed his eyes.

"Is that it?"

Quentin finally laughed it all out and got up to pat Zane’s shoulder.

"That’s it. Nina’s really stubborn. She might have thought it didn’t matter at first, but now that you mentioned chasing people, she definitely thinks it matters."

Zane brushed Quentin’s hand away.

"So, how do I pursue her?"