Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 413

Chapter 413 Face–to–face Interrogation

I had already brewed the tea when Jared entered the room.

I looked at the refined man, his eyes brimming with the depth and wisdom that only time and experience

could bring.

He didn’t seem surprised to see me, merely giving me a subtle quirk. “Hello. We’ve met before.”

I nodded and got up. “Yes, we have. I’m Chloe, Ivanna’s closest friend.”

“She mentioned you.”

I was a little uneasy about his composed manner. After all, this man was enigmatic. I felt the vast

disparity in our status as a woman watching out for my best–friend.

Both of us sat looking calm, but there was a faint air of distance. Neither of us rushed to speak.

It wasn’t that I didn’t want to start the conversation, but I had never interacted with someone like him

before. I had no idea how to begin.

I gestured toward the tea I had poured for him. “Please, Mr. Jared.”

He got straight to the point. ‘Do you know what you wanted to discuss with me?”

“Ivanna,” I replied directly.

What else was there to talk about with him? Of course, it had to be Ivanna. Why pretend otherwise?

I had only regarded Jared as a man my best friend trusted enough to entrust with her life. Not the mysterious big shot it rumored him to be. I felt oddly at ease.

“I’m all ears.” He didn’t ask for more details or offer any answers. These three words were spoken with

great humility.

“Ivanna and I are very close friends, and I think you already know how deep Ivanna’s character is. For the

past two years, she has taken care of me, and she has become family to me.”

What I said was not an exaggeration. Ivanna was not just family to me–she was irreplaceable.

“That’s why I wanted to meet you today.” I felt surprisingly calm like I had stepped into a role. My mind was getting clearer. “I’ve only heard rumors about your reputation. After seeing you and your wife last

night, Ivanna told me how you met.”

Then I added, “I should be grateful to you for saving Ivanna. She is kind and has a strong sense of what is right. She would do anything for her friends. I hate seeing her hurt, even a little. You saved her, but you

also caused her a lot of trouble

To be honest, I don’t know Trinity. But you do. You hold the most authority to speak about what kind of person she is. I want to know how you will protect Ivanna.”

My question was straightforward, bordering on sharp, as I looked at him with determination.

I knew my gaze would not deter him. I was perhaps overestimating my abilities. But for Ivanna’s sake, I had to press on, I needed to draw out his true feelings.

“I believe I must understand this issue clearly. That’s the purpose of my rather roundabout journey to find you today.” I added.

Jared calmly took another sip of tea, then raised his eyes, locking onto my face.