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.

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

Magnus knew what Allen was thinking. He furrowed his

What do you mean?" she

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

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

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

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

kind-hearted, and he's taking advantage of that,"

gaze to the pitch-black

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

It was late, and being alone with

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

that, Chelsea could no

r meal. But

treat

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

with a

confided quite a bit in Magnus despite

she agreed

that hour, the Royale Club was relatively

and Magnus found a spot to sit, and soon, an array of beverages was brought to their