When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1937 True Colors

Magnus and Chelsea walked over toward Cecilia.

As soon as she saw her, Chelsea smiled and greeted her warmly. "Cecilia."

Magnus echoed the greeting. "Cecilia."

Cecilia's expression was slightly stiff as she gave a polite nod. "When did you two meet?"

"Not too long ago," Chelsea replied. "If it hadn't been for Magnus, I might've been fooled by a complete hypocrite."

Cecilia blinked, taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Magnus did something good?

Chelsea went on to explain how she had nearly been deceived by Allen-a man who, as it turned out, was still married.

"He never even mentioned his wife," Chelsea said, voice tight with frustration. "He was already out looking for a new partner before finalizing the divorce, claiming he had no feelings left for her."

As Cecilia listened, her opinion of Magnus subtly shifted.

In this instance, at least, he had done something right.

Yet deep down, Cecilia wanted to tell Chelsea the truth-that her brother was no better than that so-called hypocrite. If anything, Magnus was worse. A shameless scoundrel.

There had been a time, after all, when Magnus was so desperate and broke that he hadn't hesitated to sell out his own sister.

If Chelsea ever married him, Cecilia couldn't even begin to imagine the kind of future that would await her.

"Cecilia, why didn't you tell me you'd saved Chelsea too?" Magnus said with a chuckle. "I just found out. Looks like we really are siblings."

Cecilia's expression stiffened even more.

He was already calling Chelsea by her first name. Their relationship was progressing fast.

"Yeah... you did well this time, helping Chelsea," she said, forcing a smile. In front of Magnus, she couldn't bring herself to reveal his true character to Chelsea. But if she said nothing, Chelsea might fall for him.

"Chelsea, we're heading back," Cecilia said.

"All right, I'll see you off," Chelsea offered without hesitation.

Before Cecilia could respond, Magnus quickly chimed in, "Cecilia, I'll go with you guys."

Cecilia hesitated but gave a reluctant nod.

As they stepped outside, Chelsea and Magnus exchanged friendly waves. The sight surprised several of Cecilia's close friends.

Madeline leaned in, tugging at Cecilia's sleeve. "Ceci, what's going on? Why does Magnus seem so close to Chelsea all of a sudden?"

"It's a long story. I'll explain later." Cecilia was clearly troubled.

After Chelsea left, Magnus sidled up beside Cecilia. "I think Chelsea got a pretty good first impression of me. When you have a moment, could you talk to her parents for me? I really like her."

Worried that Cecilia might object, he quickly added, "I mean it, I've changed. If I

can be with her, I swear I won't look at anyone else.

"I'll talk to them," Cecilia said quietly.

Magnus beamed. "That's great! Once we're married, you'll be our official matchmaker."

"All right, I have to go." After saying that, he turned and got into his car.

Cecilia stood still, watching him leave.

Magnus was flat broke and a

gambler. He intended to use the money he squeezed out of his uncle to bait Chelsea-get her to fall for him, marry him, and eventually

shoulder his debts.

He had barely settled into the car when his phone buzzed with a call from a debt collector.

"Yeah? What is it now?" Magnus said

lazily. "Didn't tell you? Just give me

another month or two. I swear I'll pay up. I'm about to get married, all right? Ever heard of Chelsea? Chelsea Rainsworth. Once I marry her, you think I won't be able to pay you back?"

The debt collector didn't call back. Perhaps he'd bought the lie.noveldrama

At last, Magnus let out a slow breath of relief.

His hands tightened on the steering wheel, eyes gleaming with cold determination. No matter what, he was going to marry Chelsea.