After work, lvanna called to inform me that Stella had returned to Foswood. | called Grayson and asked him to watch Stella’s movements closely. | had a hunch she wouldn't return without taking some action.
In the evening, Ryan and | arranged a dinner at Al Dente to thank Joyce and her team. When we arrived, | received a call from Ivanna as we entered the elevator. | gestured for Ryan to take our guests upstairs and stayed in the lobby to answer the call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter the call, | stepped into the elevator, and a couple entered with me. The man was tall and slender, with a scholarly look. However, his eyes were mysterious.
The woman was tall and voluptuous, dressed in trendy attire, and had heavy makeup. Her perfume was so intense that it made me feel suffocated. After all, | seldom used perfume.
The elevator’s mirrored interior reflected our figures as | stood before them. They seemed like a well- matched pair, but their temperaments starkly contrasted. The man appeared refined and gentlemanly, while the woman had a fierce demeanor.
The more | looked at the man, the more | recognized him. However, | couldn’t recall where | had seen him.
They continued upward as | arrived on the third floor and exited the elevator. Just before the elevator
doors closed, | suddenly remembered who the man was.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwas Jared. He was the man | had only seen once, the one who had passionately kissed Ivanna in the elevator. So the woman must be his wife, Trinity. No wonder there was an intriguing quality about her. Her Regarding their outward presence, the two were well-matched. They possessed an intimidating aura that kept others away.
| instinctively compared Ivanna’s delicate figure with Trinity's voluptuous one. In comparison, lvanna couldn't compete with Trinity regarding appearance.
Indeed, Jared's demeanor complemented lvanna’s, as there was a sense of security in their partnership. However, lvanna was no match for Trinity's fierceness.
Lauren was right-the woman embodied malevolence. How could Ivanna stand up to someone so ruthless? | couldn’t help but shudder as a sense of foreboding arose. Before entering the private room, | called Grayson and asked him to gather detailed information on Jared and Trinity.
However, Grayson informed me of another piece of news during the call.