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

Chapter 964 Heart To Heart

Cecilia couldn’t help but feel a subtle sense of unease, the closed–off space adding to the tension in the air.

“Mr. Rainsworth, what can I do for you?” she asked.

Nicholas was filled with complex emotions upon hearing her address him respectfully. “Ceci, do I can’t compare to Nathaniel?”

Cecilia was taken aback by the question.

How am I supposed to respond to that?

you think

Noticing her silence, Nicholas softened his voice. “You saw how the meeting went earlier. I want to hear your thoughts, honestly. Don’t worry, I won’t be upset. Think of this as a heart–to–heart between old friends.”

Cecilia didn’t want to lie.

She lowered her gaze, speaking slowly and thoughtfully. “I believe both you and Nathaniel have your own strengths. For instance, you’re much more composed, not as moody as he can be. You’re also considerate, more inclined to comfort others and avoid hurting anyone, which is quite the opposite of him.”

stability are worlds apart from what it was back then. The senior executives who now hold high positions have grown accustomed to steady

after hearing her words, Nicholas thought she was

were younger? You would lower your head, unable to meet my gaze

Cecilia immediately looked up, her expression earnest. “I’m not lying;

simply didn’t

face slightly pale. “You say that Nathaniel and I each have our own strengths. What are his, exactly?” he asked, a hint of frustration in his voice. Even now, he couldn’t grasp why Cecilia, who was meant to be his, had been snatched away

to Nathaniel? Even the

Cecilia met Nicholas‘ gaze, she was momentarily

Nathaniel’s strengths?

thoughts, she finally said, “He’s known for his swift and decisive actions, as well as

spoke, she was surprised to find that she struggled to articulate Nathaniel’s

Nicholas listened in silence.

“Is that all?”

all.” Cecilia quickly nodded

to continue

let me ask you