When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1933

Chapter 1933 Put On An Act
“I know this might sound abrupt, perhaps even rude, but due to certain family pressures, I'm not in a position to reject you myself,” Allen said.

His gaze lingered on her beautiful face.

Chelsea was one of the most striking women in high society, carrying herself with grace befitting of a socialite.

If he hadn't been married, Allen thought, he might've seriously considered pursuing her.

But he was married.

Chelsea tilted her head, frowning slightly. “May I ask why? Is it because you don't like me?”

She was genuinely confused. She'd witnessed the fierce bidding earlier between Allen and Magnus over her necklace. If Allen wasn't interested, why had he driven the price so high?

Allen didn't respond immediately. Instead, he took out the necklace he had won at the auction and handed it to Chelsea. “This is yours. Consider it a gesture of apology.”

Just like that, he returned a necklace worth eighty million.

But Chelsea was not someone who took advantage of others. She declined at once. “I can't accept this. I haven't done anything to deserve it. Besides, we're not even friends. You should keep it or give it to someone who truly matters to you.”

She smiled and added, “Actually, I meant to say earlier that I'm not interested in love right now, nor do I believe in arranged marriages. I understand the value of business alliances, but they're often unfair to the people involved.”

Allen found himself quietly impressed by her clarity and composure.

He didn't push the necklace on her again. Instead, moved by something he couldn't quite explain, he said, “Then let's start as friends. As friends, we can collaborate in the future and support each other in business and beyond.”

“Sure,” Chelsea agreed without hesitation, giving it little thought.

As Allen looked at the smile on her face, he couldn't quite explain the feeling that stirred within him.

“Since we've already reached an agreement,” he said, “we might need to put on a bit of a show. Otherwise, it'll be hard to explain to our parents.”

Chelsea nodded. “All right.”