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.

by now, so she couldn't help but share what Allen had said

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

do you mean?" she

trying to guilt-trip you," Magnus said, his tone serious. "He's placing all the blame for his divorce on you.

and before long, he

was no way he could compete with a man like Allen. Allen

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

taking

her gaze to the

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

was late, and being alone

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

Chelsea

simply r meal. But where

I'll treat you to

happened last time you went to the Royale Club? Let's

with a reassuring

confided quite a bit in Magnus despite not knowing

agreed

the Royale Club

a spot to sit, and soon, an array of beverages was