Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 414

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

Jared lowered his eyes, and his long fingers gently swirled the cup. “So, Ms. Chloe, do you need me to

promise it to you?”

“Perhaps I’m just a woman who appreciates hearing promises,” I conceded.

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

with Trinity are too great.” Jared was equally frank.

His words caught me off guard. Indeed, any promise he made now would be hollow. Trinity was at

certainty, an indomitable presence that existed in Jared’s life long before Ivanna.

1 felt a sense of powerlessness. Negotiations, demands, or requests to Jared were all futile. There was no