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

Chapter 1933

Chapter 1933

Chapter 1933 Put On An Act

"I know this might sound abrupt, perhaps even rude, but due to certain family pressures, I'm not in a position to reject you myself," Allen said.

His gaze lingered on her beautiful face.

Chelsea was one of the most striking women in high society, carrying herself with grace befitting of a socialite.

If he hadn't been married, Allen thought, he might've seriously considered pursuing her.

But he was married.

Chelsea tilted her head, frowning slightly. "May I ask why? Is it because you don't like me?"

She was genuinely confused. She'd witnessed the fierce bidding earlier between Allen and Magnus over her necklace. If Allen wasn't interested, why had he driven the price so high?

Allen didn't respond immediately. Instead, he took out the necklace he had won at the auction and handed it to Chelsea. "This is yours. Consider it a gesture of apology."

Just like that, he returned a necklace worth eighty million.

not someone who took advantage of others. She declined at once. "I can't accept this. I haven't done anything to deserve it. Besides, we're not even friends. You should keep it

and added, "Actually, I meant to say earlier that I'm not interested in love right now, nor do I

himself quietly impressed by her clarity

let's start as

Chelsea agreed without hesitation, giving it little

the smile on her face, he couldn't quite explain

reached an agreement," he said, "we might need to put on a bit of a show. Otherwise, it'll be hard to

Chelsea nodded. "All right."

two began walking side by side, making

a hint of mischief in her bright

question caught Allen completely

a moment of

found himself surprised by

come over him. Still, he continued, "Maybe... Tike you, I've never been comfortable with the idea

of him

about to say more when a voice

to see Magnus standing a

calling me?"

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