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

Chapter 1934 Where Is Your Wife

Allen stood to the side, quietly observing the exchange. An inexplicable unease began to stir in his chest.

Still, he maintained his composure, outwardly relaxed, as Magnus and Chelsea traded contact information.

Once Magnus tucked his phone away, he finally turned to acknowledge Allen. "Well, if it isn't Mr. Leighton."

Allen's lips curved into a polite smile. "You know me?"

"How could I not?" Magnus replied. "I saw you at the last business function with your wife. Strange, she's not here today."

That single remark sent a ripple through Allen's expression. Though fleeting, the shift in his face was unmistakable.

Allen was the type of person who only paid attention to those who could offer him something of value. As for someone like Magnus, who didn't hold any particular importance to him, he usually didn't give him a second thought. Consequently, he had no dirt on Magnus.

Chelsea, standing to the side, looked at Allen with clear surprise. "Mr. Leighton, are you married?"

her own opinion of him

with Magnus' comment cutting through the air, he had no choice but

wife and me. It's unlikely to last. That's why I said I don't have anyone I'm particularly

until he met

I saw you was about two months ago, wasn't it? You and your wife seemed rather happy

slow breath. "It was all just

offered a thin, mocking smile. "Oh, that

words like blades, tension sharpening

the side, listening silently. Whatever faint affection she'd

Leighton," she interjected at last, her voice steady, "if there's such discord

intended to pursue someone else, he ought to

had heard it too, but his expression hardly changed.

be with someone I truly love after finalizing my divorce. It's the only way to respect the marriage I once

line, he painted

words and behavior in her mind. They did seem to align with what he