When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1939

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.

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

As a man himself, Magnus knew what Allen was thinking. He furrowed his brow. “Chelsea, don't let him manipulate you.”

“Huh? What do you mean?” she asked, confused.

“He's trying to guilt-trip you,” Magnus said, his tone serious. “He's placing all the blame for his divorce on you. This guy is way too manipulative.”

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

With the mounting 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 anything Magnus could offer.

“I hadn't even thought of that until you brought it up,” Chelsea murmured. “I was up all night thinking about it. I can't shake the guilt. As if I'm the one who ruined their marriage.”

“You're too kind-hearted, and he's taking advantage of that,” Magnus said.

Chelsea lifted her gaze to the pitch-black sky. “People really are unpredictable.”