Beyond the Divorce

My stubbornness surged. This was the first time Ivanna and I had disagreed.

"Do you know why I'm saying this?" I asked Ivanna, looking straight at her. "I'm not trying to please you. I think Jared and Trinity don't suit each other because they're too similar. There's no real love between them. It's more of a sense of understanding, a familial bond, or a sense of duty.

"So, I genuinely hope you and Jared make it to the end. I'm saying this from the bottom of my heart. I would say that even in front of Trinity."

Ivanna looked at my face and lowered her gaze.

I softened my tone. I knew she was at her most vulnerable now.

"I talked about this with Atlas once. He told me not to dwell on it because everyone in this world has a love that belongs only to them. You only get a chance to encounter the right love if you part with the wrong one. That's why I advised you to wait."

Lauren quickly interjected, "You should tone it down a bit, Chloe."

Then she turned to Ivanna and continued to console her. "No matter what, Ivanna, what you said just now was really hurtful."

both fell silent. There was a mix of

I became sworn sisters with Trinity, I've been trying to balance our relationship. I always reminded myself to try to remain rational about Jared's business. I tried not to let my emotions sway me, and I tried not to favor either of you.

to ease the tension. "Exactly, Ivanna. Don't overthink it. We're best friends, after

looked at her, helpless but sincere. "It might be because of the impression Trinity left on me earlier, or maybe it was because of her actions toward you in the past.

into misunderstanding if I did. Still, I felt that I needed to tell her all this, if only

lowered her head. I took a deep breath and continued, "But... honestly, Ivanna, Trinity is not as glamorous and arrogant as she appears on the surface.

also has a sensitive side. Everyone's

other girl. He hoped she could date, get

strengthen her authority over the old forces regain dominance, but... there was a possibility that she

anyone else's feelings. No matter what happens, the three of us should be able to speak openly like this. We shouldn't hide our opinions, we shouldn't be suspicious of each

and winked at me, conveying her message. I understood what

sighed, and said, "Alright, it's time to eat. If you don't eat, you'll just waste Lauren's effort in bringing all this here for you. Besides, you need