CHAPTER 114: CHAPTER 114: EX-GIRLFRIEND SHANNON RHODES

Natalie Vaughn didn’t know who Miles Rhodes was, but Felix Langdon knew very well. A few years ago, Zane Thorne would get headaches just hearing that name. It wasn’t that he disliked Miles Rhodes, but he was annoyed by Shannon Rhodes who always followed him around.

It’s true, Miles Rhodes, being the chairperson of some overseas championship event, was the most qualified and suitable person for the role.

But how is it that Miles Rhodes’ flight is delayed and he hasn’t arrived yet, but Shannon Rhodes is already here? Felix Langdon raised his eyebrows, looking at the female motorcycle racer standing next to the motorcycle on the field.

Apparently, Zane Thorne also didn’t know Shannon Rhodes would be part of the exhibition race. Genevieve Joyce was definitely going to get scolded. But Felix Langdon was curious about Natalie’s reaction if she found out. The eldest daughter of the Vaughn Family was not someone to be trifled with.

Thinking of this, Felix Langdon planned to get back at the couple for making him envious yesterday.

"Sis, do you know who that female racer is?"

Natalie Vaughn originally didn’t know, but after seeing the tease in Felix Langdon’s eyes and hearing Zane Thorne’s reaction after Felix Langdon’s words, a name suddenly popped into her mind.

"Shannon Rhodes?"

Felix Langdon was a bit surprised that Natalie Vaughn knew about Shannon Rhodes. Did Mr. Thorne tell her proactively? Felix Langdon looked at Zane Thorne again and found him just as surprised.

Then it must have been Theodore Langdon. That kid never could keep things to himself, and as long as Natalie Vaughn casually inquired, he would spill everything.

Natalie Vaughn’s expression subtly changed as she again looked at the female racer on the field. Her mindset completely shifted. Everyone knew for whom Shannon Rhodes returned.

However, judging by Zane Thorne’s demeanor, he clearly didn’t know Shannon Rhodes had returned.

Suddenly, her hand was grabbed. Natalie lowered her head to glance at their hands and then looked up to smile at Zane Thorne.

"What’s up?"

The man tightly held Natalie’s gaze for a long time before slowly explaining.

"I truly didn’t know beforehand."

Natalie withdrew her hand, a slight smile playing at her lips.

"It’s okay."

Though smiling, the amusement didn’t reach her eyes. Regardless of whether Zane knew, the fact that his ex-girlfriend had returned from abroad to participate in an exhibition race at his event was bound to be off-putting.

Moreover, Natalie was already mindful of her lack of talent in driving. She hadn’t even had the chance to learn how to ride a motorcycle yet had to watch Shannon perform her skills in front of her.

She felt even more uncomfortable.

Natalie was smiling on the outside, but she was already cursing inside. What kind of messed-up situation was this? The first time attending an event with Zane, and they ran into his ex.

But Natalie had already reined in quite a bit because according to her past temperament, she would have shown her attitude or even walked out by now.

Zane Thorne’s gaze darkened as he reached out again to hold Natalie’s hand, but this time he didn’t succeed. He realized now that she was a typical case of saying one thing but meaning another.

When she says nothing’s wrong, something’s definitely wrong.

What the heck was Genevieve Joyce thinking handling things like this?

Genevieve, standing politely beside them, inexplicably received a cold, sharp look from her boss.

The exhibition race had already started. Natalie didn’t want to pay attention to Zane nor watch Shannon shine, so she kept her head down playing with the ring on her hand.

Zane didn’t lift his head to look at the event either, keeping his eyes fixed on Natalie by his side, trying to hold her hand. When she evaded, he persisted. Finally, he once again clasped Natalie’s hand.

"It’s my fault."

Natalie snorted. If she hadn’t found out about Shannon from Theo earlier, Zane wouldn’t have even mentioned her.

"Don’t want to watch? Then let’s leave."

As Zane spoke, he really stood up intending to leave. Natalie reacted swiftly, immediately pulling him back down.

What was Zane thinking? This was GN Group’s first project in the country, did he think he could just leave the press conference at will? Despite her anger, Natalie understood the bigger picture and could prioritize.

Missing out on the company’s business for a three-month, practically zero-experience ex-girlfriend was utterly foolish.

"You sit back down!"

Zane stared at Natalie, seeing her seriousness, and sat back down.

"We’ll settle this later; for now, you are not allowed to watch."

Zane chuckled lightly.

"Alright, I won’t look."

Since they weren’t watching the exhibition, he focused on Natalie. Even Natalie found it hard to endure his overly affectionate gaze, her face reddening as she whispered furiously.

"Can you stop looking at me?"

"Is there something wrong with looking at my wife?"

Natalie: ...

Being stared at like this, how could she stay angry? Not to mention that there were others and all sorts of media here; did Zane even know how to restrain himself?

But clearly, in Zane’s eyes, looking at one’s wife required no restraint, regardless of the occasion. This too was captured by the media, even given a close-up shot.

In no time, the live stream’s comments section was flooded.

"Is this the president of GN and his wife? They’re too perfectly matched!"

"The way the president looks at his wife is heart-melting!"

"Aww, so pampered! The more outstanding a man, the deeper his affection!"

"This feels like a scene from a novel: domineering CEO and his sweet wife!"

"Don’t you think the president and his wife resemble a big bad wolf and a little white rabbit?"

"The president’s wife is so beautiful!!!"

"So cute! I just want to squish her cheeks!"

"..."

Even after the exhibition race ended, the broadcast, which was supposed to switch to the racers, stayed focused on Natalie Vaughn and Zane Thorne.

The crowd cheered, while on the field, Shannon Rhodes, after taking off her safety helmet, stood frozen for a while, watching the big screen. Previously, Zane hadn’t spared her even a glance, but now he couldn’t bear to look away from his wife even for a second.

Bitterness filled Shannon’s heart.

Wasn’t it supposed to be a family-arranged marriage? So why did he look at her like that? Shannon squinted slightly, observing the girl on the screen.

The Vaughn Family truly cultivated a young lady of high quality; her looks and demeanor were both top-notch. But Zane wasn’t someone who was so superficial.

Silently, Shannon murmured Natalie’s name.

What kind of person are you?

With the completion of the exhibition race, Natalie’s obligations ended, so there was no need for her to stay. As for Zane, he naturally got surrounded by various people.

With just a look from Zane, GN Group’s top executive assistant instantly became Natalie’s assistant.

"Madam, this way please."

Natalie took a few steps, but without Zane supporting her, every step made her waist ache a bit, so she simply stopped moving.

Genevieve paused immediately.

"Madam, is there anything you need?"

Natalie glanced back at the ever-present media shadows behind her, making it impractical for Genevieve to go fetch her shoes, as it would take a lot of time going back and forth.

So, she signaled Genevieve to support her, then took off her high heels right there, walking barefoot.

Genevieve was left dumbfounded. It seemed the president’s wife was not quite like other young heiresses.

Once back in the lounge, Genevieve was still standing dumbly by the door, as she had never dealt with anything like this before and was having trouble switching gears.

Luckily, Jim Archer was following along today and quickly handed her the slippers.

"Your name is Genevieve?"

Genevieve immediately nodded.

"Yes, madam."

"Did you handle the invitations for the racers at the exhibition?"

Genevieve didn’t understand and hesitantly nodded.

"Yes, madam. Is there a problem?"

Natalie smiled faintly.

"Shannon Rhodes, have you heard of her?"

"Yes, she is the sister of Miles Rhodes, our invited event chairperson. She’s a very talented motorcycle racer and is rumored to be an old acquaintance of President Thorne."

"To be precise, she’s an ex-girlfriend."

Natalie added lightly.

Genevieve: ...

Only now did she understand what her boss’s eyeing meant earlier.

This was bad.

"Madam, this was my oversight."