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

gently swirled the cup. “So, Ms. Chloe, do

to you?”

a woman who appreciates hearing promises,”

that any promise can be broken, especially mine. As you mentioned, the variables

too great.” Jared was equally frank.

any promise he made now

presence that existed in Jared’s life long before

powerlessness. Negotiations, demands, or requests to Jared were all

bypass Trinity.

worried about Ivanna’s unwavering

with practiced grace, then poured a cup of tea

the

and I are connected by fate. And with Trinity, we

At first, his

inseparable“?

words flashed through my mind–fate and

to Ivanna, while the latter was Trinity.

my eyes, gradually comprehending his meaning. What was this,

chase after fate?

severed cleanly with a single stroke. Perhaps

think of Atlas. What was I to him?

stung, and an uncontrollable emotion overcame