Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 165: Didn’t I Fail to Win Over Nina?

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Didn’t I Fail to Win Over Nina?

As Zane Thorne said those words, Felix Langdon and Quentin Donovan exchanged a glance and then very tacitly fell silent for two minutes.

Because Natalie Vaughn was angry, Zane had been given the cold shoulder for several days, and his mood was at its worst, leaving him with no patience.

"Speak."

Felix shrugged, smiling as he swirled the wine glass in his hand.

"Sister-in-law is a bit different from other women."

Felix had seen Natalie act obedient in front of Zane, witnessed her ruthlessness in handling those who tried to trip her up online, watched her gamble for Zane’s dignity, and seen her calm wisdom after being kidnapped.

Tsk, a woman like that, even he was seeing for the first time. Natalie could be praised as the sweet and gentle one in the circle, but the younger generation knew not to provoke her lightly. It wasn’t just because she was doted on by the Vaughn Family, but because of her own demeanor.

"So, I think pursuing her requires a special approach."

Zane naturally knew the uniqueness of his girl and frowned as he looked at Quentin Donovan.

"Aren’t you supposed to be the one who can win over any woman? Can’t handle this?"

Quentin tore off an entire drumstick and took a big bite, chewing with his jaw full.

"Well, I haven’t won over Nina, have I?"

Just as he finished speaking, Quentin felt the sharp and oppressive gaze of Zane, and he coughed out the meat he was chewing. Raising his hand, he surrendered.

"I’m just babbling, but it’s the truth. How many times have I been to her house since we were kids, and has she ever looked me in the eye?"

Quentin took a sip of wine to calm his nerves and muttered under his breath.

"Back in the day, I even wanted to use you to get closer to Nina."

Zane’s entire aura was filled with low pressure, clearly dissatisfied with the answers from Felix and Quentin.

Quentin finished the drumstick, then half lay on the sofa, letting out a comfortable burp, with his long legs dangling lazily off the edge.

"But now my relationship with Nina has gotten much closer."

Zane squinted his eyes and suddenly asked.

"What did you go to Veridia to do with her?"

Quentin’s dangling legs paused for a moment but then quickly resumed their previous motion.

"What else could I do? I went there to celebrate her birthday."

But really, I just practiced driving with her for a bit and taught her your favorite cornering techniques.

Quentin suddenly scratched his chin and began to think.

To be honest, it seemed like after teaching Natalie about motorcycles, her attitude suddenly changed. So, in the end, was it because of Zane that he got closer to Natalie?

Quentin glanced at Zane, seeing him troubled over Natalie, a sight he had never seen before. Precisely because he had never seen it before, it showed that Zane truly cared for Natalie.

Thinking about the surprise Natalie had prepared for Zane, Quentin suddenly clicked his tongue.

Does Zane even know how to love someone? Nina learned to ride a motorcycle in secret to surprise him, yet he doesn’t even know why she’s upset.

"Just for her birthday?"

Quentin spread his hands and shrugged.

"What else? I was there for just a day, watched her film all day, had a meal, and then left."

Zane gave Quentin a deep look but didn’t ask further, as he no longer had the mind to focus on Quentin.

It was Felix who suddenly thought of an idea.

"Doesn’t sister-in-law quite like Theo’s singing? Maybe ask Theo, he might know some ways to woo a girl that she would really like."

Upon mentioning this, Zane realized someone was missing from today’s gathering, and he furrowed his brow slightly.

"Where is he?"

Felix scratched his chin; as Theo’s boss and cousin, he admittedly didn’t show much concern, not even asking about his schedule often.

"He’s been busy with some variety show recently. Just call him directly."

Saying this, Felix took out his phone and called Theo. It seemed busy on the other end, and it took a while before he picked up. Felix turned on the speakerphone.

Theo seemed to be in a rather noisy place, and the background noise was chaotic. Zane was fiddling with a lighter in his hand, but at the sound of a familiar voice, he suddenly stopped and directly reached for Felix’s phone.

"Who do you have with you?"

On the other end, upon hearing Zane’s words, Theo began to stammer.

"Zane... Mr. Thorne, next to me... they’re all crew members?"

Theo, somewhat panicked, covered the phone’s microphone, looking at the newly arrived Natalie Vaughn with a look of surprise, silently mouthing "Mr. Thorne."

Zane’s voice lowered.

"You know I don’t like being lied to." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Theo, near tears, truly didn’t dare lie to Mr. Thorne, but he also couldn’t offend the sister-in-law.

What a mess!

Theo clutched onto Natalie’s clothes, his face full of entreaty. Natalie also furrowed her brow; she had only come over to watch a race and would fly back after. Zane must have heard her voice just now.

Natalie pondered for a moment but still didn’t plan to tell Zane about her return, pointing at the staff controlling the stage.

Theo immediately nodded.

"Mr. Thorne... How could I dare lie to you... I’m over here! I’ll head over right away. Mr. Thorne... my manager is calling me, I need to go for the shoot, we’ll talk later."

After saying this, Theo hung up the phone at lightning speed.

He exhaled deeply.

"It’s over; it seems Mr. Thorne has started to suspect."

Natalie looked at Theo with amusement.

"Are you that afraid of him?"

Theo patted his chest, giving Natalie a disgruntled look.

"You don’t know, back in the day, I skipped class to watch their race, and Mr. Thorne caught me and gave me quite a beating."

Theo still felt a shiver when he thought back on it now.

"I almost got paralyzed from it."

Natalie raised an eyebrow.

"Isn’t that an exaggeration?"

"But he made me go to classes with the bruises on my face for a week, it was so embarrassing. Why did he have to hit my face? I have such a handsome face."

Listening to the grievance in Theo’s tone, Natalie just found it amusing. Knowing Theo’s love of appearances, hitting the face indeed had a more significant impact than hitting elsewhere.

"Alright, I only said one sentence just now, he might not recognize it. Anyway, after I watch the performance, I’m leaving, so he can’t catch you."

"What if he does?"

"If he does, I’ll cover for you, what are you afraid of?"

That actually sounded quite logical, and Theo relaxed a lot.

"But sister-in-law, you finally got back, do you really not plan to see Mr. Thorne? Even just once, don’t you miss him?"

Natalie’s expression paused briefly.

Of course she missed him, how could she not? But this annoying man was truly infuriating, and she hadn’t cooled off yet.

"Oh, I’m mad at him, and I don’t want to see him right now."

Theo acted as if he had heard something intriguing, full of curiosity.

"What did Mr. Thorne do to make you angry?"

But Natalie suddenly reached out and patted his head.

"Why are you asking so many questions? Hurry up and take me inside."

Theo: ...

How come back in high school, Mr. Thorne beat him, and now as an adult, he’s getting hit by Mr. Thorne’s wife?

Did he owe the Thorne Family in his past life or something?