Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 230: It’s Been 5 Years—Still Not Returning?
Natalie Vaughn really suits wearing a red dress.
After changing into it, she couldn’t help but stand in front of the mirror, admiring herself for quite a while. Her hair got wet while she was washing up, so she simply let it down.
Slightly damp long hair, a red spaghetti strap dress, and only some red lipstick was missing.
Natalie leaned closer to the mirror, scrutinizing herself. Although she was always beautiful, why did Zane Thorne like her wearing red dresses so much?
Unable to figure it out, Natalie decided not to bother thinking. She took a deep breath, planning to use her wit to deal with Zane.
Unexpectedly, after all that mental preparation, when Natalie came out, Zane was not in the room.
Where did he go?
Natalie walked towards the balcony. The wine bottle was still on the table, as was the blanket stained red from the wine. Zane was on the phone there.
Hearing a noise, the man turned his head to glance at Natalie, then frowned and came over to push her back into the room.
He moved the phone away and leaned towards Natalie, giving her a peck on the cheek and said,
"Baby, you look beautiful."
After saying that, he closed the balcony door, preventing the wind from coming in, and continued with the call.
Natalie: ....
Great, she didn’t need to say much, the phone call saved her.
Natalie saw that Zane wouldn’t be able to finish anytime soon, so she quickly went to the walk-in closet to change out of the red dress, into the simplest, loosest white nightgown.
She lay on the bed and sent a message to Phoebe Quinn.
"Yana, do I look good in a red dress?"
The reply came almost immediately.
Phoebe Quinn: You look good in anything, babe.
Natalie: Is there something special about it? Like, do I look extra good in a red dress?
Phoebe Quinn: Yes, you look special in everything, babe.
Natalie:...Yana, are you drunk on fake wine?
Phoebe Quinn: Yes, babe, how did you know I was drinking?
Natalie:...Where are you? Who are you drinking with? Didn’t have enough at my place?
Phoebe Quinn: At a gay bar.
Natalie:...Wow, who took you there?
Phoebe Quinn: Aaron Channing.
Natalie: ??????? Aaron took you? Doesn’t he like you? Why would he go to a gay bar if he’s straight?
Phoebe Quinn: It’s his senior brother, hahaha, very popular.
Natalie:...
So it was Leo Chandler who took them there. She wondered why Aaron would randomly take Yana to such a place.
But...is it really okay to play around at a gay bar? Won’t it go overboard? Huh, she hasn’t been to a gay bar herself, and doesn’t know how it feels to drink there.
So Natalie found Julian Sutton’s WeChat.
Natalie: Have you ever been to a gay bar?
After sending the message, it took a while for Julian to reply.
Julian Sutton: ???????
Natalie: Haven’t you been?
Julian Sutton: Why are you asking?
Natalie: Just curious, I haven’t been to one yet and don’t know if it’s fun.
Julian Sutton: If you want to be hit on by women, you could give it a try.
Natalie: Compared to being hit on by women, I prefer hitting on women.
Julian Sutton: Would you dare to tell your partner that?
Natalie:...Don’t change the subject, so have you been or not?
Julian Sutton:....Been there. Don’t change the subject, so would you dare to tell your partner?
Natalie: I wouldn’t dare, but I could go secretly.
Julian Sutton: You’re bold. Given your partner’s manner during the day, you still dare to go to a gay bar. I’ve seen it all, tsk tsk tsk, no need to flaunt your relationship in public like that.
Natalie: That’s because you can’t flaunt your relationship in public.
Julian Sutton: ??????? Even though it makes sense, I still feel like cursing you.
Natalie: Take me to have some fun next time.
Julian Sutton: Sure.
Natalie: Call Caleb Lawson too.
Julian Sutton:...Alright, if you want to ask for trouble, I won’t stop you.
Natalie:....What’s there to be scared of? You know it, I know it, heaven knows, earth knows.
...
Zane’s phone call was from Miles Rhodes. Although Miles had returned to the country, his position and influence abroad as a chairman remained unaffected. This call was about discussing racing matters with Zane.
"I heard he’s also back home, what’s stopping a comeback?"
Zane lit a cigarette, holding it between his fingers, but didn’t smoke it.
"Comeback for what? There’s already a batch of young talents out there, why should I butt in and mess things up."
"Are you afraid? Afraid you’re no longer a match for those young racers."
Zane chuckled and said nothing.
Miles knew his words wouldn’t have much of a provoking effect. Zane is someone who follows his own will, he won’t be swayed by others, he prefers to be in control, always on the offensive side.
"You know, if you start training now, there’s no problem participating in the race in March. There are many current racers older than you. Your comeback could give GN free advertising, no need for any promotion, naturally bringing more attention to Cinnabar."
Zane inhaled on the cigarette, remaining silent.
Miles continued to persuade.
"Haven’t you always wanted Cinnabar’s racing industry to develop? Now that the Veridia project has started, if you want more races held domestically, your comeback is more effective than anything."
Zane suddenly smiled.
"Even without a comeback, I can still boost the Cinnabar racing industry."
"..."
Miles was momentarily taken aback by Zane’s retort.
"I know you have that ability, but why not take the shortcut? This is also a chance to enhance what you’ve achieved. It’s been five years, and after this new year, it’ll be six, are you really willing to just let it go?"
"Hmm, nothing I can’t let go of, haven’t touched it in five years."
"...Then why did you establish GN? Why set up ROX Club?"
Zane flicked the ash, smirking at the night sky.
"It’s not the same thing."
"What kind of nonsense is that? It’s all racing, it’s the same thing!"
Zane turned around, leaning back on the railing.
"Saying it like that loses its meaning."
Miles was so frustrated by Zane’s attitude that he didn’t know what to say, lapsing into silence for quite a while.
"You haven’t thought about it at all?"
Zane lowered his eyes, glancing at the cigarette between his fingers, burnt to the end, the red tip brightened by the wind. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
"Hmm, what is there to think about."
When he said that, there was a hint of self-mockery in Zane’s voice.
Five years without touching it, getting back to the same state as before is really difficult, especially with the old injuries he bears.
Zane’s peak ended five years ago.
Miles was quiet for a long time, finally just letting out a long sigh.
"You can still think about it, anytime you want."
Zane grinned slightly.
"I’ll sign up Dean Dempsey and Jay Sterling."
"Dean’s skills are mature, Jay is... still a bit reckless."
"Wasn’t I the same back then?"
"True."
"Oh, and keep an eye on Miles Rhodes, that kid has remarkable talent."
"Remarkable?! The community’s been saying he’s the next you!"
Zane chuckled.
"Okay, hanging up now."
Without waiting for Miles’s response, he hung up the phone directly.
The remaining half cigarette was no longer appealing. He lowered his hand, grabbed the wine from the little table, and headed back into the room.
Seeing Natalie had already changed her outfit, Zane shook his head resignedly.
"Baby, have a drink with me?"
Natalie looked up, locking eyes with Zane’s deep, complex gaze. Almost instantly, she put down her phone.
"Sure."
