When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1971 Kneel And Drink

Eric had only just gotten back from Drocver. He'd been wanting to reach out to

Cecilia, but couldn't come up with a good enough reason.

Eventually, he found his chance. With a few actors in tow, he headed over to

Cecilia's company.

"Ms. Ceci, I thought you'd forgotten all about me," Eric said, wearing a pitiful look.

Cecilia gave a small sigh, looking a bit exasperated. "Haven't I been busy lately?"

As soon as she said that, she turned to glance at the actors standing nearby. "Are

they up to the task?"

"Relax," Eric said. "All they have to do is act like some high-society woman

making things difficult for someone. That's easy." He paused. "Anyway, I'll be

there with them. If they mess up, I can step in and guide them."

He made it sound like he was mentoring them, but the truth was, Eric just wanted

a chance to get closer to Cecilia.

"You're coming with us too?" Cecilia asked.

"What, you don't think I can handle it?" Eric said, lowering his head dramatically.

"Sigh... It's been so long, our friendship's gotten cold."

Cecilia shook her head quickly. "Of course, not. I was just worried you might be

too busy."

at all," Eric replied firmly.

comes up later, you better

everything he'd said, it was hard for

ended up heading to the place where Magnus had taken refuge,

Charlotte and Eric along.

the country,

that, he was beaten badly again. His phone, ID,

now stuck in a small city,

arrived right on time at the

found work.

the manager earlier

there, they could observe what was happening

places and waited for Magnus to

been beaten up not long ago, had since healed enough that

apply makeup and dress him

decent-looking host.

or don't bother coming back," the

Then he added, "Do a good job

well-compensated."

"Okay."

by his past beatings, Magnus nodded repeatedly at

manager's warning.

see Magnus' situation. She

transformation.

a person grow faster

the neighboring private room, where the

greeted him according to the script they'd

"Come here."

Magnus walked over

hesitation.

glass of wine he handed her, took a sip, then

a song

"All right," Magnus said.

mic and started singing, just as she