Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 231: So I’m This Amazing in Baby’s Eyes
The balcony was too cold, so the two sat cross-legged on the carpet in the room.
The bottle of wine Natalie Vaughn randomly picked turned out to be the oldest; at first, it was smooth and not too strong, but later on it became quite intoxicating.
As Zane Thorne looked at the bottle, he remembered that night when he first took Natalie Vaughn to Dragon’s Crest Villa. He had once used a bottle of wine to get her drunk and then watched as she became docile, completely his.
This time, he shamelessly intended to play the same trick.
Natalie Vaughn smelled the scent of smoke on Zane Thorne and cautiously asked.
"Whose phone call was that?"
It couldn’t be a matter of the corporation, such work-related matters wouldn’t affect Zane Thorne like this.
"Miles Rhodes."
Natalie Vaughn thought for a while and remembered. Oh, it’s the brother of Shannon Rhodes, his so-called ex-girlfriend. They had a meal together last time. If she recalled correctly, Miles Rhodes specialized in racing competitions.
Natalie Vaughn’s eyes flickered, and she instinctively tightened her grip on the wine glass.
"What’s he playing at, calling you?"
Perhaps she hadn’t even realized that her voice was slightly tense. Zane Thorne not only noticed but also saw her uneasy fingers.
The man’s gaze was deep; he once caught Natalie Vaughn secretly watching videos of his past competitions.
"Hmm, he was talking to me about a competition."
Natalie Vaughn blinked.
"Really?"
Zane Thorne looked into Natalie Vaughn’s hopeful eyes, speaking honestly.
"He asked if I’d like to compete."
Natalie Vaughn instantly sat up straighter, causing some wine to spill onto her white skirt.
"And... what did you say?"
Just from Natalie Vaughn’s reaction, Zane Thorne understood. His little girl had always been thinking about his retirement but hadn’t expressed it to him.
"I’m retired, how could I still compete?"
The light in Natalie Vaughn’s eyes dimmed a little.
"But..."
But retirement doesn’t mean you can’t return.
This sentence was something Natalie Vaughn couldn’t bring herself to say. Such an important matter shouldn’t be spoken of lightly.
Natalie Vaughn took a large sip of wine to moisten her throat.
"And then?"
Zane Thorne chuckled.
"I said I would register Dean Dempsey and Jay Sterling, remember Wish? He’s also participating."
Natalie Vaughn lowered her eyebrows.
"I remember."
How could she forget, it was someone who played a life game with Zane Thorne. Ever since Jay Sterling mentioned that Wish was exceptionally talented and praised within the circle as the second Zane Thorne, she had specifically gone to find Wish’s videos.
She wanted to see if the person called the second Zane Thorne bore any resemblance to him. But after watching the competition videos, she was left only with disappointment.
It was evident that Wish was incredibly gifted, with top-notch skills comparable to Zane Thorne, yet he always seemed to lack Zane Thorne’s decisiveness.
Wish was ultimately just Wish; Zane Thorne was unique, how could there be a second Zane Thorne?
She still preferred Zane Thorne, as if he were a master, effortlessly in control.
"I asked Miles Rhodes to keep an eye on him, he’s got a promising future, rarely seen talent."
Upon hearing this, Natalie Vaughn felt a bitterness in her heart, unable to hold back and asked.
"Is his talent as high as yours?"
Zane Thorne paused briefly, then smiled and patted Natalie Vaughn’s head.
"How could Nina think I have high talent?"
Natalie Vaughn crinkled her nose.
"Everyone says so, Felix Langdon and Jay Sterling included."
Zane Thorne smiled, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
"What they say doesn’t count."
Natalie Vaughn tightened her grip.
"What about what I say?"
The man, upon hearing this, had stardust return to his eyes, asking with amusement.
"Why does Nina think that way?"
Natalie Vaughn pursed her lips and revealed she had watched all his past competition videos.
"Because you do have high talent, you’re amazing, ever since your debut everyone’s been praising you!"
Seeing Natalie Vaughn eagerly emphasizing his greatness, Zane Thorne’s smile grew wider, curving at the corners of his mouth.
"So in baby’s heart, I’m this amazing."
Natalie Vaughn nodded earnestly, suddenly frowning as she remembered something.
She asked.
"Do you remember six years ago when you participated in a rally race in Astra City?"
Zane Thorne raised an eyebrow, finally willing to let her bring up the matter.
"Six years ago?"
The man pretended to furrow his brows in thought, eventually shaking his head.
"I’ve competed in too many competitions."
Natalie Vaughn felt a bit anxious, putting down her wine glass and grabbing the man’s large hand.
"You even won the championship in that race!"
Zane Thorne stared at Natalie Vaughn, suppressing his smile, and cleared his throat.
"I’ve won many championships."
Natalie Vaughn: ...That seems true, quite logical.
Natalie Vaughn didn’t care if Zane Thorne remembered or not.
"I watched that race, I went with Yana! I saw you reaching the finishing line first with my own eyes!"
Natalie Vaughn didn’t know why she was so desperate to tell Zane Thorne he was amazing and had high talent; she couldn’t bear seeing the melancholy in his eyes.
He shouldn’t be like this; he should be at the top, overlooking the foot of the mountain like a king.
He’s the most amazing one, unparalleled by others.
Zane Thorne raised his eyebrows.
"You didn’t like racing, why would you watch the competition?"
"Yana dragged me there...no, none of that matters, I really watched your race, you were indeed incredible, I think your talent is higher than Wish’s!"
Seeing Natalie Vaughn in her eager state, Zane Thorne couldn’t hold back his laughter.
Natalie Vaughn froze, looking at Zane Thorne, seeing the amused look in his eyes, she immediately punched him.
"You did it on purpose?"
Zane Thorne laughed, covering the shoulder she punched.
"I remember every race."
Especially when Natalie Vaughn attended that one.
Natalie Vaughn: ....
"Then why did you trick me?"
Zane Thorne grabbed Natalie Vaughn’s hand, holding it in his palm and squeezing gently.
"I just wanted to see my baby praising me, who knew my baby would be so silly to believe it."
Natalie Vaughn: .... Hahaha, is she the silly one?
"So, what do you think now after hearing this?"
Natalie Vaughn scratched his palm a few times.
To her, and to everyone, Zane Thorne’s retirement was such a pity.
Zane Thorne just smiled, without saying a word.
Natalie Vaughn understood that Zane Thorne had no intention of returning. Why? Did Gideon Sheffield return to his hometown too? Why not return? Natalie Vaughn’s gaze fell on the man’s left wrist, could it still be because of the old injury?
Her gaze was so direct that Zane Thorne couldn’t ignore it.
Zane Thorne raised his left hand to show Natalie Vaughn.
"It’s a pity, I’m not as amazing as baby says anymore, will baby still like me? Hmm?"
The man’s eyes carried a smile and gentleness, asking sincerely.
Natalie Vaughn felt a surge in her nose.
She never liked him just because of his past self.
Natalie Vaughn leaned forward and embraced Zane Thorne.
"Don’t talk nonsense, you’re still amazing."
He’s always been the most incredible one. Even with an old injury, didn’t he still leave those club people behind that time?
