chapter2118

Denise reached out and tugged at Magnus' hand. "Magnus, we can just have a small wedding."

Then, she looked at Cecilia. "Cecilia, please don't listen to Magnus. We won't have a grand wedding. It'll just be a simple one. Magnus said you're his only remaining family member, so please be sure to attend our wedding."

Denise had pride; she didn't want to rely on anyone, especially not Magnus' sister.

She could also tell that Cecilia was unwilling to lend them the Smith residence for their wedding, and she knew not to be unreasonable.

However, Magnus refused to give up just yet. "But-"

Denise glared at him, and he immediately pursed his lips, saying no more.

Cecilia watched the exchange between Magnus and Denise. After chatting with them for a while more, she saw them off.

As soon as they left, Charlotte came over. "Boss, it looks like your brother is quite afraid of Denise."

Cecilia smiled. "You noticed that too?"

Charlotte had merely come over to drop off some documents, yet she was able to tell the relationship dynamic between Magnus and Denise in that short amount of time.

Charlotte nodded. "How could I not? With just one look from Denise, Magnus became frightened out of talking."

Cecilia smiled again. "It's rare to see that someone can actually keep him in check."

After all, when Magnus followed Paula to the Evans family, he was only superficially respectful to Ralph and Cassandra. Others could still see his inherent arrogance under the facade.

Yet, now, he was unbelievably obedient to a woman.

Cecilia hoped he could stay like this because Denise seemed like a decent

person and should be able to guide him toward the right path.

"Yeah, I hope he stays in love with this Denise and focuses on doing the right things in the future," Charlotte remarked.

Cecilia nodded in agreement.

Then, she looked up and asked Charlotte, "By the way, Lottie, how is Sven doing lately?"

Charlotte blushed a little. "I was just about to tell you about him. Um, he asked me to go to his house."

Upon hearing that, Cecilia couldn't help but be happy for her. "Does this mean he's bringing you home to get married?"

Charlotte lowered her head shyly. "I guess so. He said he wants to take me home to meet his family."

"That's wonderful! When are you leaving?" Cecilia asked.

"The day after tomorrow." Charlotte was a little embarrassed as she asked, "Boss, is it okay for me to leave right now?"

"What's not okay about it? You should go pursue your happiness. Don't worry about it; put work aside for now," Cecilia exhorted.

Cecilia wasn't a demanding boss; there was no way she would forbid Charlotte from taking time off.

Charlotte's eyes sparkled with joy. "I love you, Boss. Thank you."

"It's nothing. When you get married, I'll definitely prepare a big gift for you," Cecilia said.

"Okay!" Charlotte didn't stand on ceremony with her.

Meanwhile, Magnus and Denise

were temporarily staying in Tudebet

because he also needed to take!

Denise to meet the Escobar family

In the hotel room, Denise couldn't help but ask him, "What's the deal with the Smith residence?"

Magnus wanted to lie at first, but after thinking about how a simple investigation would reveal all the terrible things he had done in the past, he decided to be honest.

"Didn't I tell you that I used to be a complete jerk? I squandered my family's fortune and mortgaged our ancestral home-that is, the Smith residence to the bank, and it was eventually auctioned off Magnus confessed.

"And then your sister's husband bought it?" Denise asked.

Magnus nodded. "Yeah."

Denise's expression immediately became serious.

Trepidation crept into Magnus' heart when he saw her reaction.