When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 496 Do You Love Me Now

“All right, I’ll give you one last chance,” Nicholas said.

Stella felt as if she had been granted a royal pardon.

“Mr. Rainsworth, we have an agreement. If I manage to pull this off, you must help me make my comeback in the entertainment industry.”

“Of course.”

Only then did Stella quietly share her plan with Nicholas.

Although her plan was cruel, it was the most effective way to make Cecilia give up on Nathaniel.

Nicholas agreed.

When Nathaniel returned, he had someone check the surveillance around the mansion. As expected, it showed Nicholas sitting in a car and having an interaction with Stella.

Nathaniel’s brows furrowed. It seemed he needed to send his younger brother back abroad as soon as possible.

Regrettably, he was blind now, which greatly hindered his daily activities.

Inside the house, Cecilia had prepared all the food for New Year’s Eve dinner.

only needed to give the food a simple stir–fry before serving them in the

Elliot return, she couldn’t help but ask, “Didn’t you

Elliot said, “I

darling, go rest,” Cecilia said, thinking he must be

Cecilia decided to head out

stepped outside, she caught sight of a familiar silhouette departing.

time had

clenched her fists and stood

with his subordinate, Nathaniel turned around, unaware that Cecilia had

Nathaniel Rainsworth.”

Cecilia called out his full

froze. “Ceci? Why did you come outside when it’s so cold?” he asked as he moved. toward her upon

no longer suppressed her thoughts like she used to. Instead, she asked directly,

not sure why she came looking for me,”

else could a woman like Stella possibly want from him?

mention her to me? Even though I don’t remember her, I know

to his response, a lump formed in Cecilia’s throat. Through the flurry

not her? Could it

a compromise, nor did she wish to be a stand–in for another woman. If Nathaniel didn’t love her, she could walk away resolutely now because

was his connection to

Nathaniel’s throat tightened.