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.

took advantage of others. She declined at once. "I can't accept this. I haven't done anything to deserve it. Besides, we're

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

himself quietly impressed by her clarity

Instead, moved by something he couldn't quite explain, he said, "Then let's start as friends. As friends, we can collaborate in the future and support

agreed without hesitation, giving

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

"we might need to put on a bit of a show. Otherwise, it'll be hard to explain to our

Chelsea nodded. "All right."

side by side, making

her

unexpected question caught Allen

After a moment of silence, he shook his head.

speaking, Allen found himself surprised by his own words.

what had come over him. Still, he continued, "Maybe... Tike you, I've never been comfortable with the idea of marriage arranged this

of

about to say more when a voice

to see Magnus standing a short

calling me?" Chelsea

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