Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 166: Natalie Vaughn Is Taken Away

Zane Thorne looked grim after Theodore Langdon hung up on him. And... it was clear that Theodore Langdon was nervous just now.

Why be nervous? Unless you have something to hide.

Zane tossed the phone to Felix Langdon and grabbed his own phone to call Genevieve Joyce. The call connected quickly, and as Genevieve was about to greet loudly and respectfully, Zane cut straight to the question.

"Where’s Mrs. Thorne?"

Genevieve, with impeccable professionalism, was momentarily caught off-guard by her boss’s sudden question.

"Um... Mrs. Thorne..."

Genevieve hesitated, torn about whether to tell the truth or not.

Seeing Genevieve’s dilemma, Zane let out a cold snort. Wasn’t it obvious?

"Speak."

Genevieve immediately lowered her head and responded firmly, "Yes."

"Mrs. Thorne finished work early today and headed straight to the airport. She booked a flight to Astra City and landed half an hour ago."

Zane’s tone turned icy.

"Why didn’t you report this to me?"

"Mrs. Thorne said she wanted to surprise you, told me to keep it a secret."

"Is that what she told you?"

"Yes."

Zane squinted his eyes and suddenly let out a brief chuckle. His wife was indeed clever, knowing Genevieve would discover her itinerary, she used that excuse.

A surprise for him? Why didn’t she come looking for him after landing or call, and went directly to Theodore Langdon’s place instead?

Zane abruptly ended the call, leaving Genevieve sweating on the other end, feeling uneasy.

Felix Langdon and Quentin Donovan sat up straight, sensing the tension.

"What’s wrong?"

Zane stood up and put on his jacket.

"Nina is back."

Felix Langdon and Quentin Donovan simultaneously questioned.

"Back? Where? Home?"

Zane took a deep breath, pushing down the irritation rising within, and looked at Felix Langdon.

"Where’s Theodore Langdon?"

Felix Langdon quickly took out his phone to call Theodore Langdon’s manager.

"Let me ask."

Within a minute, he had the answer.

Zane wordlessly walked out, and Felix Langdon and Quentin Donovan exchanged glances.

"What happened?"

"Nina is back? Still with Theo?"

"Really?"

"When you called Theo just now, I also thought I heard Nina’s voice, but I thought I was mistaken."

"Just now, what did Mr. Thorne call Theo? Theodore Langdon?"

"Let’s follow him, something interesting might happen."

So both of them abandoned their meal and drinks and quickly followed Zane.

...

Theodore Langdon reserved top-tier VIP seats for Natalie Vaughn; they were in the best viewing position.

"Sis, why isn’t Phoebe Quinn here with you?"

"She’s on a business trip."

Theodore Langdon nodded.

"Sis, there are cameras everywhere here, filming the audience too; you’d better keep your mask on."

Natalie Vaughn nodded.

"Got it, go ahead with your work."

Theodore Langdon was participating in the competition today; although he wasn’t particularly aiming for a championship, with Natalie Vaughn present, he naturally wanted to perform exceptionally well.

Natalie Vaughn had attended concerts before, but it was her first time watching such a live competition. With Phoebe Quinn absent, the seat beside her was vacant. In the bustling stadium, her empty seat stood out prominently.

Since it was the best viewing position in the entire venue, it was the audience seat most likely to be captured by cameras. Natalie Vaughn pulled her hat down a little more.

This time, she returned without bringing anyone along, not wanting to be recognized to avoid causing any trouble.

When Zane arrived, the competition was already halfway through, coinciding with the performance by the singer Natalie enjoyed, Jason Lynch.

Natalie was absorbed in watching, failing to notice when the previously empty seat beside her became occupied.

Jason Lynch had debuted as a teenage singer, famous nationwide during Natalie’s childhood, then mysteriously vanished from the public eye. This competition marked his return to the stage after six years.

Natalie barely remembered what it was like listening to Jason Lynch’s music back then, but hearing his voice once again seemed to transport her back in time. Her emotions swirled with complexity, perhaps a form of nostalgia.

Jason Lynch was one of the pioneers of rap music domestically, his style and songs were ahead of the curve at the time. His return seemed somewhat aligned with Theodore Langdon’s style, but his singing carried more depth and charm than Theodore Langdon’s.

Perhaps it was the gift bestowed by time.

Initially, Natalie managed to stay composed, but the crowd’s fervor eventually made it difficult to suppress the innate vibe drawn from rap music.

With her hat and mask on, even if captured on camera, Natalie felt free to let loose. She followed the rhythm, waved her arms, cheered, and even whistled spontaneously.

To her side, Zane’s expression darkened entirely.

Great, just great, busy as she was, she still took the time to return apparently just to see another man. Zane watched Natalie’s excitement with cold eyes, his mood sinking lower by the moment.

Natalie’s beautiful eyes were fixed on the man on stage, shimmering like stars, so dazzling it stirred jealousy.

Zane crossed his arms, striving to restrain the impulse to drag her away immediately.

She ignored his video calls, overlooked his messages, gave him the cold shoulder for days, and now returned to Astra City supposedly to surprise him, yet was busy watching another man’s performance instead.

Bravo, Natalie Vaughn, you’re doing splendidly. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The atmosphere was overly heated; Natalie failed to notice anything amiss beside her. Once the performance ended, she joined the other fans in placing her hands around her mouth, shouting loudly.

"Jason Lynch! Jason Lynch!"

"You’re the end of the universe!"

"Jason Lynch! Jason Lynch! I love you!"

Upon hearing the last line, Zane simply couldn’t stay seated.

He stood up abruptly, so intrusively that it finally drew Natalie’s attention. She looked up confused, her heart skipped upon recognizing Zane.

Oh no, why is Zane here? Did he recognize her? When did he arrive?

But there was no time for Natalie to ponder as the man grabbed her hand, pulling her to walk out. Natalie struggled to resist, but the man’s grip was too strong, leaving her no chance.

"Let me go!"

The stadium was quiet, making Natalie’s voice crystal clear.

Yet the man acted oblivious, his face cold as he continued pulling her out, exuding a daunting demeanor.

As Natalie recalled the words she had shouted earlier, panic began to set in, knowing she absolutely mustn’t leave with Zane.

Unable to compete in brute strength, Natalie felt she had no choice but to lower her head and bite the hand gripping her.

Zane finally halted, yet his grip on Natalie remained firm, the bite seemingly causing him no pain as he did not even flinch.

His mood had soured immeasurably.

"You won’t go with me?"

His voice was deep and hoarse.

Instinctively, Natalie shook her head. No way would she go out with Zane now, he’d definitely give her a hard time.

Receiving the answer, Zane nodded succinctly, then his eyes sharpened as he bent down and hoisted Natalie over his shoulder.