Lauren comforted Ivanna, “You shouldn’t worry about such things because it’s his family’s business. You’re better off ensuring your safety. You must learn to put yourself first, which is the best way to support Jared. It’s evident he cares about you.”

I added, “Ivanna, you’re my constant concern because Trinity is formidable.”

Suddenly, Ryan called. I quickly realized I never told him what had happened since returning because I was worried about Ivanna. I answered his call softly, “Hey, Ryan.”

“You’re back?” Ryan sounded calm.

“Yeah, Ivanna had a little accident, so I rushed back,” I explained, “Have you returned from Solaris?”

“What happened to Ivanna?” Ryan became alarmed.

Ivanna gestured for me to keep our conversation discreet, so I said, “She had a minor issue, but we helped her solve it. I’ll return to the office tomorrow.”

“Perfect. Things went smoothly in Solaris, and I’ve been back for a few days. I’m considering taking Elanor to the construction materials exhibition ne