Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 178: No, It’s Love

Natalie Vaughn hung up the phone and was immediately called over by the director.

Director Gable was explaining a scene to her. Natalie tried hard to focus, but the voice of the nurse from the other end of the phone kept echoing in her mind.

This late at night, what happened with Gideon Sheffield again? Has Zane Thorne been in this state every day this week in Altara?

"Natalie? Natalie?"

It was rare for Natalie to lose focus. Director Gable assumed it was because of the weather, which had gotten colder, causing many actors and crew members to fall ill. If this continues, it’s uncertain if the film could be finished by the end of the year.

"If you’re not feeling well, take a break first."

He looked towards Summer Churchill standing nearby.

"Make sure to have some hot water ready for Nina."

Natalie snapped back to attention and apologized. Director Gable knew how serious Natalie was about her work and didn’t mind.

"Langley is ill, don’t you fall sick too."

Natalie gave a slight smile.

"Don’t worry, Director Gable, I’m in great health."

She rarely fell ill; even when her throat felt a bit uncomfortable, an all-nighter would completely restore her by the next day.

It’s probably another benefit of practicing karate since childhood.

Speaking of which, Natalie hadn’t been sick once since she started filming in Veridia; any physical discomfort was all due to the wire work.

...

Felix Langdon arrived at night and flew to Veridia immediately after hearing Natalie mention a man was making advances on Quinn Langley.

Natalie stayed in a hotel where all the troupe’s actors were lodged, and when she returned, she happened to see Felix being shut out of Langley’s room.

Felix stumbled about, looked up, and locked eyes with Natalie.

Felix:...

Natalie:...

She didn’t mean to look.

Natalie raised an eyebrow, her lips curling in a teasing smile.

"President Langdon, you rushed over right after finishing? You must truly love Ms. Langley."

Felix touched his nose, then rubbed the back of his neck, feeling awkward and embarrassed, yet wanting to save some face.

"I came to see my sister-in-law since the company isn’t particularly busy."

Natalie arched her brows a bit. She didn’t think she had the clout to make Felix come to see her. Besides, with the year-end approaching, how could the head of an entertainment company like Felix be so free?

"President Langdon, not even a draft for your lies?"

Felix:...

"I really came to bring you news about Vera Underwood."

Natalie’s expression slightly tightened, furrowing her brows at the unfamiliar name.

"Who?"

"Vera Underwood, Gideon Sheffield’s ex-fiancée. Didn’t you ask me about her?"

Natalie squinted.

"Are you saying her name is Vera Underwood?"

Felix gave Natalie a strange look; hadn’t he made himself clear? Had acting for over a month affected her hearing?

Natalie raised a hand to pinch the bridge of her nose and opened the door.

Felix stood at the doorway, hands in pockets, jokingly.

"Sister-in-law, isn’t it inappropriate for me to step into your room this late?"

Natalie was unreserved.

"Then why don’t you say it at the door?"

Felix:...

Saying it at the door wouldn’t freeze him to death?

"No worries, Mr. Thorne won’t misunderstand."

"He won’t misunderstand, but he will be jealous."

Felix:...

"So should I not talk?"

In the end, Natalie let Felix into the room; even though they were quite close, they maintained an appropriate distance.

Natalie had Zoe Chandler and Summer Churchill come over, adding a table full of late-night snacks to console Felix for being shut out by his beloved.

Felix handed Natalie a thin document.

"I had professionals investigate Vera Underwood’s recent activities over the past few days. Coincidentally, after leaving Astra City, she came to Veridia."

"Veridia....."

Natalie quickly browsed through the data, which consisted of basic information.

"Is there a photo of her?"

"At the back."

The last photo showed Gideon Sheffield proposing to Vera Underwood, kneeling on one knee, holding a ring, while Vera had her hand over her mouth, holding flowers with the other.

No matter how you look at it, it’s an extremely romantic and beautiful scene.

This photo only allowed Natalie to see Vera’s profile, and as she turned the pages, there was a photo of Vera’s ID card.

It should be a photo from her university days, her eyes bright and her youthful smile radiant. Natalie frowned, trying to connect the person in the ID photo with the "Vivi" she saved before.

But that Vivi’s hair was messy, and she couldn’t see her face completely; she only knew she was very thin, clearly having suffered hardships.

Felix was biting into a skewer, noticing Natalie’s odd expression, he put the food down and casually wiped his mouth with a napkin.

"What’s up?"

Natalie expressed her doubts, including the time she saved Phoebe Quinn and the incident at the bar.

"Sister-in-law, so you suspect the person you saved is Vera Underwood?"

A bit far-fetched, there are many people named Vivi.

Natalie knew her idea seemed wild, but if she didn’t think so, how to explain Vivi’s inexplicable gaze, or the odd feeling she had inside?

She has always trusted her intuition.

"But she really hasn’t had it easy; her dad passed away, her mom is bedridden with serious illness, and the research data shows she’s not employed at any company."

Natalie saw it, and it was precisely because of this information that she felt her suspicion held some truth. Both times she saved Vivi, it was from being toyed with by men.

She still remembered the disgusting things that man said in the hotel lobby the first time. She has lived a life without financial worries, getting whatever she wanted, never troubled by money. But there are many people working hard for money, not for life but survival.

Natalie took a picture of Vera Underwood’s photo and sent it to Phoebe Quinn.

Yana had seen Vivi’s face, maybe she noticed something Natalie hadn’t.

Seeing Natalie with such a serious and intense expression, Felix couldn’t help but ask a question he had long wanted to ask.

"Sister-in-law, why are you doing all this?"

To go to such lengths to investigate Gideon Sheffield, to uncover the truth about why Mr. Thorne retired.

Felix once asked Natalie if she liked Mr. Thorne. What did Natalie say then?

She replied, "What’s your definition of like?"

At that time, he thought she was just being stubborn, too proud to admit liking someone. But now, it seemed it wasn’t like that.

The current Natalie wasn’t quite the same as before. Her eyes once held curiosity and exploration, but now they were filled with deep and complex emotions.

That’s why he couldn’t help but ask the question.

Natalie set the document on the table, gazing out the window, towards the distant direction where he was.

"I really like seeing Zane Thorne when he’s racing."

"Hmm?"

Natalie sighed deeply.

"I mean, I want to see him smile."

Following Natalie’s gaze, Felix could only see a crescent moon.

Now he was sure, Natalie liked Zane Thorne, no, loved him.