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

Chapter 1939 To Royale Club

Chelsea turned to Magnus, surprised. "I thought I was paying?"

His expression was warm and gentlemanly. "It's our first meal together. How could

I possibly let a lady pay?"

"But..." Chelsea hesitated, about to insist, but Magnus cut her off with a grin. "Next time, you can treat me. How about that?"

Magnus knew well enough that someone like Chelsea wouldn't try to take advantage of him.

As expected, Chelsea smiled and nodded, "All right, next time, I'll definitely pick up the bill."

"Sounds good." Magnus nodded in agreement.

That promise gave him another opportunity to connect with her. Chelsea,

however, didn't read into it the way he did. Perhaps because first impressions are so lasting, she had no reservations about him at all.

The two of them went to the opera. Magnus had no real interest in it, but he kept his thoughts to himself, settling quietly beside Chelsea.

By the time the performance ended, it was already ten o'clock in the evening.

Magnus a friend by now, so she couldn't help but share what Allen

was thinking.

you mean?"

said, his tone serious. "He's placing all the blame for his divorce on

certain Allen had developed feelings for Chelsea, and before long, he would try to pursue her. The thought

with a man like Allen. Allen was experienced

until you brought it up," Chelsea murmured. "I was up all night thinking about it. I can't shake the guilt.

taking advantage of that,"

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we get

being alone with Magnus made her feel a

say you'd treat

Chelsea could

r meal. But

right, I'll treat you to

mention something happened last time you went to the Royale Club? Let's go there. This time

a reassuring

and sincere, had already confided quite a bit in Magnus despite

agreed without a second

that hour, the Royale Club

to sit, and soon, an array of