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.

a friend by now, so she couldn't help but share what Allen had said the night

thinking. He furrowed his brow.

What do you mean?" she asked,

"He's placing all

developed feelings for Chelsea, and before long, he would

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

all night thinking about it. I can't shake the guilt. As if I'm the

kind-hearted, and he's taking advantage

gaze to the

"How about we get some

was late, and being alone

he added with a grin, "Didn't you say you'd

that, Chelsea could

r meal. But where

treat

to the Royale Club? Let's go there. This time

with a

confided quite a bit in Magnus

she agreed

hour, the Royale Club was

Magnus found a spot to sit, and soon, an