Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 294: Loosening Up

Gideon Sheffield once said, it wasn’t just Danny causing trouble back then. His momentum was too great at the time, and many people couldn’t stand him. There were even more who wanted to take him down.

During this period, he had someone secretly investigate what happened five years ago, and indeed, they found some things.

Back then, it wasn’t just about a few clubs. Some investors and referees were involved too.

Miles Rhodes was startled by what Zane Thorne said.

"Are you really planning to do this? Although he’s retired, it involves a lot of capital. Even with GN, your action would harm a thousand enemies but cost you eight hundred."

Zane Thorne lowered his eyes, staring at his left wrist.

Miles Rhodes knew Zane Thorne’s nature. He understood that if Zane truly wanted to do it, he would be willing to suffer losses.

"Some things don’t need to be brought to light. Although many didn’t understand your retirement back then, there were never any strange rumors."

"If you dig up the past, what benefits will it bring you? You chose to retire on your own; no one forced you."

"Also, this matter is closely related to Gideon Sheffield. Do you want to drag him into it?"

Miles Rhodes actually felt certain that Zane Thorne wouldn’t want to involve Gideon Sheffield. He knew everything Zane had done over these five years.

"You just need to teach them a lesson."

"Isn’t that right?"

For that group of people, reputation might not be the most important thing. The most crucial is their interest. Cutting off their financial paths hurts them just as much as exposing past events.

Zane Thorne listened to everything Miles Rhodes said.

If he were alone, he would definitely want an open confrontation. But now he has Natalie Vaughn, and Danny alone dared to provoke him by threatening his wife in front of him...

Indeed, there’s no need for actions that harm a thousand enemies but cost eight hundred.

After attending the tournament, Yana and Jay Sterling didn’t return home but stayed for further training. Alan returned in May, and since then, Zane Thorne had immersed himself fully in training.

Upon learning that Zane Thorne was preparing for a comeback, Phoebe Quinn specifically set aside half a month’s time to come to Kensingport.

This time, Aaron Channing accompanied her in the capacity of a boyfriend.

The two of them rented a villa next door.

Phoebe accompanied Natalie Vaughn to class, while Aaron went to watch Zane Thorne train. Though a psychologist by profession and initially taking a vacation to rest, he eventually ended up helping Zane with some injuries.

That day, after class, Natalie Vaughn and Phoebe planned to go pick up the two men at the training ground and then head to the supermarket to buy ingredients for hot pot.

Before they could leave the campus, someone stopped them.

Natalie Vaughn looked at Miss King, who was still dressed in a flamboyantly extravagant way, and felt a bit exasperated.

Phoebe Quinn whispered a question.

"Who is this?"

"An idiot."

Phoebe Quinn:...

No wonder Nina’s words were so sharp.

Upon learning that Natalie Vaughn was studying at CSM Academy, Miss King couldn’t wait to come over with her entourage.

In her eyes, Ian was a hot commodity, irresistible to women, as was his family’s influence.

"Stop right there!"

With an air of superiority, Miss King arrogantly called out.

Natalie Vaughn, unwilling to engage with fools, dragged Phoebe aside.

"I’m talking to you! Stand still!"

As Natalie Vaughn tried to continue forward, a bodyguard from Miss King’s side blocked her. Natalie took a deep breath, using all her effort to suppress her emotions.

Truly, stupidity at its finest.

Even after Ian’s words last time, dare she come around to cause trouble? Did she really think Natalie would take the fallen family seriously?

Natalie told Phoebe to wait aside for her.

"Nina, be careful."

Though unsure of this woman’s role, bringing bodyguards to school surely meant her identity wasn’t simple.

She cautioned Natalie not to go too far, just in case it escalated later.

Natalie looked at the foolish woman.

"Who the hell are you, thinking I’ll listen to you just because you speak? Trying to block my way with bodyguards, huh?"

This time Natalie dressed casually but exuded an even sharper aura than last time.

"I told you, both of you, not to bother me. Don’t understand words, do you?"

Intimidated by Natalie’s presence, the foolish Miss King instinctively took a step back.

But upon realizing she had her entourage, why should she fear another woman?

"Stop pretending. You say you have no intentions toward Ian, so why are you attending classes here?"

Natalie Vaughn:...

This isn’t just a matter of having something wrong in the head, but a whole family issue; otherwise, how could they raise such a silly daughter?

"If you’re sick, go to the hospital. What’s the point of causing a ruckus here? Looking for a fight?"

"You’re guilty! You must be guilty! I knew you had your eyes on Ian. How could you shamelessly fancy someone else’s fiancé?"

Natalie Vaughn:...

Phoebe Quinn, watching from the side:... Really getting an eye-opener here abroad, encountering such an idiot.

Natalie looked down at the ring on her hand. Clearly, she was being too low-profile. Worn for so long, yet some people were blind to see it.

"What do you want to do?"

The proud Miss King lifted her head arrogantly, snorting coldly.

"Drop out. If you don’t want to drop out, change your major—either way, don’t study this one."

Natalie Vaughn:... It’s like trying to communicate with someone without a brain.

"How about this, let’s make a deal."

"What?"

"If I knock out your bodyguards, you go to the hospital and have your head examined."

Miss King:...

Without waiting for her reaction, Natalie started the fight.

She still wanted to pick up Zane Thorne. If she hurried, maybe she could catch him training.

Natalie’s moves were swift and fierce; before the three bodyguards could react, they were taken down by a seemingly frail woman.

When they tried to get up and retaliate, the bodyguards secretly protecting Natalie stepped in to block them.

The foolish Miss King was dumbfounded.

Natalie brushed off her hands, rolled up her sleeves.

"Dear Miss King, forget your family, even combined with Ian, I wouldn’t fear both families together, understand? And open your blind eyes, I’m married. Who cares about some bullshit Ian? Ian, who you consider to be a great catch, is nothing to me, I even find him annoying."

Satisfied with the shocked expression on the foolish Miss King’s face, Natalie finally turned around.

Phoebe Quinn came over.

"Nina, I recorded the video of that confrontation. You haven’t practiced in a while, yet you’re still so sharp."

Natalie glanced at the video and chuckled.

"In fact, I’d love to find someone for a fight, just to loosen up. It’s them who came looking for me."

Phoebe laughed along.

The sisters walked to the parking area, with Natalie scanning the area, sensing something off. She stopped Phoebe from approaching the car.

"Yana, hang on a minute."

Phoebe stopped, turned around to ask.

"What’s wrong?"

Natalie squatted down, examining the traces beneath the car.