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.

couldn't help but

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

you mean?" she asked,

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

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

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

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

and he's taking advantage of

the pitch-black

offered, "How about we get some late-night snacks? Might lift your mood a

being alone with Magnus made her feel a

you say you'd treat me next time? So

hearing that, Chelsea could no

r meal. But where

right, I'll treat you

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

a reassuring

quite a bit in Magnus despite not knowing him

right," she agreed

hour, the Royale

found a spot to sit, and soon, an array