Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 414 A Face Off

I I started to feel nervous. His eyes were bottomless as he scrutinized my expression.

*Ms. Chloe, for Ivanna, I will do everything in my power,” he stated, with no unnecessary words.

Although it sounded concise, coming from a man of Jared’s stature, it held weight.

Are you willing to let go?” I persisted.

“I never once thought of letting her go,” he affirmed firmly.

I felt moved. Such words, especially when spoken by someone like Jared, were a powerful tool for

touching a woman’s heart.

What more was there to ask? I had intended to ask if he could keep that promise, but how could I even

ask such a question to a man like him?

I coolly stated, “Honestly, your answer doesn’t satisfy me. These words may be significant to you, but they appear superficial. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, especially in Trinity’s case.

“Perhaps one day I will ask you to protect Ivanna’s life, but you might not be able to. Even if Ivanna is willing to give her life for you, I am not willing to take that risk. How could I bear it?”

I had to express the thoughts that were bothering me. It almost sounded like I was competing with him

for Ivanna

his eyes, and his long fingers gently swirled the cup. “So, Ms. Chloe,

to

a woman who appreciates hearing promises,” I

you understand that any promise can be broken, especially mine. As you

great.” Jared was equally frank.

Indeed, any promise he made now would be hollow.

existed in Jared’s life long before

sense of powerlessness. Negotiations, demands, or requests to Jared were all futile.

to bypass

genuinely worried about Ivanna’s unwavering determination.

read my thoughts. He took the teapot with practiced grace, then poured a cup of tea

the

are connected by fate. And with Trinity,

his face. At first, his words sounded like nonsense. What

inseparable“?

the words flashed through my mind–fate

to Ivanna, while

What was this, if not a promise?

chase after fate?

cleanly with a single stroke. Perhaps his

think of Atlas. What was I to him? For now, it seemed like we were just partners.

and an uncontrollable emotion overcame me.