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.

so she couldn't help but share

a man himself, Magnus knew what Allen was thinking. He furrowed his brow. "Chelsea, don't let him

What do you mean?" she asked,

Magnus said, his tone serious. "He's placing all the blame for his divorce on you. This guy is way

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

way he could compete with a man like Allen. Allen was experienced in running a business,

of that until you brought it up," Chelsea murmured. "I was up all night thinking about it.

he's taking advantage of

her gaze to the pitch-black sky. "People

we get some

It was late, and being alone with Magnus

a grin, "Didn't you say you'd treat me next time?

hearing that, Chelsea could

and simply r meal. But where

I'll treat you

Royale Club? Let's go there. This time

with a reassuring

had already confided quite a bit in Magnus

agreed without

that hour, the Royale Club

spot to sit, and soon, an