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."

firmly. "Come on, let's

comes up later, you better keep me in

hard for Cecilia to

the place where Magnus had taken

Charlotte and Eric along.

the country, but things didn't go his

all his money. After that, he was beaten badly again. His

He was now

Cecilia arrived right on time at the nightclub where

found work.

the manager earlier and reserved a

what was happening in the

actors took their places and waited for Magnus

beaten up not long ago, had since

dress him up, turning him

decent-looking host.

today, or don't

Then he added, "Do

well-compensated."

"Okay."

by his past beatings, Magnus nodded repeatedly

manager's warning.

seat, Cecilia could see Magnus' situation.

transformation.

a person

into the neighboring private room, where the actors were

greeted him according to the script they'd been

"Come here."

command, Magnus walked

hesitation.

took the glass of wine he handed her, took a sip, then set it

a song

"All right," Magnus said.

and started singing, just as she