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.

friend by now, so she couldn't help but share

what Allen was thinking. He furrowed his brow. "Chelsea, don't

you mean?" she asked,

tone serious. "He's placing all the blame for his divorce on you. This

before long, he

no way he could compete with a man like Allen. Allen was experienced in running a business, with family connections that

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

he's taking advantage

lifted her gaze to the pitch-black sky. "People

we get some late-night snacks? Might lift your mood

late, and being alone with Magnus made her feel

you say you'd treat me next time? So tonight's

Chelsea

simply r meal. But

treat you

last time you went to the Royale Club? Let's go there. This time I'll be

a

confided quite a bit in

right," she agreed without a second

the Royale Club was relatively

to sit, and soon, an array of beverages was brought to