Addiction to Temptation: His Mischievous Sweetheart Captivates Him-Chapter 306: Timed Kiss

The lunch was prepared by the homeowner.

After lunch, Natalie Vaughn freshened up a bit and began preparing for the live stream. Meanwhile, Zane Thorne went to the adjacent room to start working out with some basic equipment.

Natalie changed into a long dress and pinned her hair with a hairclip, keeping her look very simple.

While Natalie was considering whether to put on makeup, Zoe Chandler’s call came in, briefly introducing the live stream’s flow.

Natalie glanced at it.

Hmm.

Share interesting stories from the crew.

Roast each other.

Guess the lines game.

Share a recent personal story.

Natalie looked at it for a second and then put her phone down, planning to apply a base and draw her eyebrows. Zoe hadn’t hung up yet.

"You haven’t been in the public eye for several months, and you haven’t been active on Weibo either. Your fans have been waiting for you for so long."

Natalie always kept the entertainment industry separate from her personal life, so she naturally didn’t have any intention of engaging to retain fans.

But strangely, this nature made her fans even more loyal, keeping her super-topic consistently among the top for young actresses.

"Ms. Chandler, can’t you issue a statement for me?"

"What statement?"

Natalie hadn’t spoken yet, and Zoe immediately refused.

"No way! What if you want to dabble in the entertainment circle again? Besides, it’s not like you won’t interact with the industry anymore, and doing so would hurt your fans’ feelings."

And it would hurt my feelings too.

Natalie didn’t expect such a big reaction from Zoe; after all, it wasn’t unprecedented for artists to issue retirement statements in the entertainment industry.

"Then what about my fans feeling sad? I don’t have any materials or activities, just one drama. Should they keep watching the same old stuff?"

"Isn’t that why you’re participating in the live stream now?"

"..."

"If you genuinely feel sorry for your fans, you could participate in more events."

"..."

"Like joining a reality show. Recently, Theodore Langdon and those who placed high in their singing competition are participating in a variety show. I heard Julian Sutton is also going to join the fun. You could also join and bring some attention to ’Rise of the Sovereign.’"

Natalie’s brow moved slightly.

"You mean Caleb Lawson and Julian Sutton are both going?"

Zoe was momentarily confused as to why Natalie mentioned Caleb, but she spoke faster than she thought.

"Yeah."

"What kind of variety show is it?"

"It’s a variety show where you experience life in the countryside. What, are you interested because of Julian Sutton?"

Natalie’s lips curled slightly upward.

"No, I quite like Caleb Lawson, you know that, right?"

Back then, she flew back to Astra City just to see Caleb’s performance and got a stern talking-to from Zane.

Zoe’s mind started turning.

"Yes, you like Caleb Lawson, but why mention Caleb and Julian together? Why not mention Theodore Langdon? Could it be..."

Natalie: ...Could it be she accidentally exposed something?

"Do you also like Julian Sutton?"

Natalie: ...Well, it seems she overestimated Zoe.

"Ms. Chandler, if you say that, Theodore would be upset."

Zoe laughed.

"Well, it’s not my fault, right? I didn’t bring up Caleb’s name; you did."

"Okay."

Natalie had no intention of arguing.

"When does the variety show start filming?"

Zoe got excited.

"Are you really interested? The director said it would start next month. If you want to join, I’ll contact the director. If you go, it’ll be the cherry on top, and the director won’t refuse! Plus..."

Natalie interrupted helplessly.

"Ms. Chandler, I’m still in Brythania, how can I go back to film a variety show?"

Zoe: ...

"I only asked because I wanted to know when I could watch the show."

After all, this is the first time Caleb Lawson and Julian Sutton are appearing on a program together. She’s really looking forward to Julian Sutton’s performance.

And... she still hasn’t figured out between Julian Sutton and Caleb Lawson, who plays the leading role.

She’s leaning towards Caleb Lawson.

Zoe’s heart was stirred by Natalie then shattered again.

"Hehehe, your drama has your fans rewatching, and even today’s live stream will end up with people rewatching for hours."

Natalie picked up her phone and glanced at herself in the camera.

"Ms. Chandler, how does my makeup look today?"

"..... Did you put any on?"

"I did, applied a base and drew my eyebrows."

Zoe: ...

Being naturally beautiful really invites envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"You look great, you always do. Just add a bit of lipstick. The staff sent a message; it’s going live in five minutes. I’ll notify you afterward for the connection."

Natalie agreed. After hanging up the phone, she went next door.

The weather was warm, and with no one else around, Zane had taken off his shirt. Since he’d been exercising for a while, he was sweating, making his muscular lines even more pronounced.

Natalie was entranced by the sight.

Zane glanced up, breathless as he asked.

"Aren’t you supposed to be preparing for the live stream?"

Natalie was stunned by his seductive voice, lifting her hand to pinch her earlobe.

"Still have five minutes, so I came over to check on you."

The man’s brow moved slightly, but his workout did not pause. Natalie walked over, and taking advantage of his inattention, let her hand glide smoothly along his waist and abs.

Zane: ...

Knowing Zane’s gym habits, Natalie wasn’t afraid. Meeting his deep gaze, she provocatively returned his look.

Her hand didn’t stop, particularly at the tattooed dragon on his V-line.

The action was no doubt provocative.

Zane’s eyes darkened, slowing to a halt, while Natalie remained absorbed by the excellent feel, entirely oblivious.

The man chuckled softly.

"Taking liberties just because you have a live stream coming up?"

Natalie snapped back, meeting Zane’s aggressively intense eyes. She withdrew her hand immediately.

"Why did you stop? Didn’t you say each exercise set shouldn’t be interrupted, or the effect won’t be good?"

"Then I’ll just start over."

With that, Zane reached out, wrapped Natalie’s waist, and bent down to kiss her.

She was wearing a dress, with makeup on, constantly provoking him.

The time was short, and Zane kissed fiercely and urgently, seemingly wanting to consume Natalie completely.

Natalie was startled.

She had serious work to attend to soon!

The platform and fans were waiting for her.

Natalie tapped Zane’s shoulder, sealing her lips to stop him. But Zane knew her too well; within seconds, Natalie instinctively relaxed her lips, allowing Zane to advance further.

And Zane certainly wouldn’t miss this opportunity, diving deeper. Even Natalie found it intimidating.

Fearing it would become uncontrollable, with so many waiting for her to live stream, she couldn’t be so indulgent, so she ruthlessly bit down.

The man paused slightly; the pain was nothing to him and continued the kiss.

The taste of blood spread between their lips. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Dangerous.

Domineering.

Thrilling.

When Natalie was anxious enough to kick, Zane finally let go.

His voice was a little hoarse.

"Thirty seconds left."

Natalie: ?????

Was this man timing or something?