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?"

Chelsea to form her own opinion of him first, establishing a positive impression before revealing his

air, he had no

little strained. "However, there are... conflicts between my wife and me. It's unlikely to last. That's why I said I don't have anyone I'm particularly

always thought himself despicable until he met the

Leighton, the last time I saw you was about two months ago, wasn't it? You and your wife

a slow breath. "It was all just for

thin, mocking smile. "Oh, that must

words like blades, tension sharpening with

side, listening silently. Whatever faint affection she'd once felt for Allen

such discord between you and

to pursue someone else, he ought to finalize

had heard it too, but his expression hardly changed.

to be with someone I truly love after finalizing my divorce. It's the only way to respect the marriage I once had. I won't

one line, he

mind. They did seem