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Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 

 

After Alaric left, Victoria sat on the couch in a daze before continuing her 

work. This is the path I have chosen, so I am on my own

Suddenly, her phone rang, and she glanced at it to see it was from Noel 

Javier

After calming herself down, she picked up the call. What’s up?” 

Victoria, did the secretary of Labauve Group’s vice president call you?” 

When Victoria heard that, she scrolled through her inbox until she found 

the email, clicked it, and nodded. Yes. So, what’s up?” 

Pass me the tasks on your plate. I’ll settle them for you.” 

Then, she paused and questioned with a hint of doubt, Huh?” 

 

Yasmin said you were sick. Why didn’t you tell me?Noel’s voice sounded 

gentle as he sighed and persuaded her, Take a good rest if you’re not 

feeling well and switch off your phone. You think your body’s made of 

steel, huh?” 

He used to be her father’s righthand man at Selwyn Corporation before 

the Selwyn Family went bankrupt. However, the company’s sudden 

bankruptcy derailed what should have been a prosperous future for him

After the incident, Victoria thought he would look for a position more fitting 

to his talents, but he joined Cadogan Group. It came as a shock to her 

after she learned about it, so she asked him

Noel, on the other hand, merely offered her a smile. Did you assume that

joined Cadogan Group because of you? You should be aware that they 

are the largest corporation in Gandra, right? No other company can offer 

me a better career advancement than them.” 

It’s hard to argue with him when what he says is reasonable. With that in 

 

mind, Victoria felt too ashamed to try to talk herself out of it. Then, she 

 

recalled that her father used to set her up with him before her family went 

bankrupt. In addition, the way he answered her father still stuck in her 

mind

She recalled him looking at her with a gentle expression and smiling softly

He answered, Victoria is still young. So, let’s talk about it later.” 

Since then, he had treated her warmly and acted as an older brother

Moreover, he had always been considerate and attentive to her needs

Gradually, the expression in his eyes when he looked at her changed

Nevertheless, she was conscious of his intentions. However, her heart had 

long belonged to someone else

Few people in this world would have their feelings reciprocated

Thinking of that, Victoria snapped out of her daze and declined Noel’s 

offer. Don’t worry about it, Noel. It’s only a cold. I’m all good now.” 

 

Meanwhile, on the other line, he said nothing and sighed heavily, Are you 

drawing a line between us now, Victoria?” 

When she heard that, she paused in silence

Let’s put aside Mr. Selwyn being my savior. We’re now colleagues in the 

Cadogan Group. Shouldn’t we help each other out during hard times?” 

Noel-” 

Do you think I’m incapable of taking over your responsibilities? Or are you 

starting to dislike me?” 

Not at all,Victoria hurriedly denied it. You’ve treated me very well. Why 

 

would I dislike you?” 

She did not have a brother, and Noel, a few years older than her, was 

always considerate toward her. Moreover, she had always regarded him 

as an older brother. So, why would she hate him

Hence, when she denied his statements, she sounded anxious

Perhaps, her attitude had pleased him, eliciting a chuckle from the other 

end of the line. His laughter was deep yet sweet

If you don’t hate me, transfer your tasks over.” 

Victoria bit her red lips and nodded eventually

Okay, then. Thanks for helping out, Noel. I’ll treat you to a meal later.” 

I will remember your promise.” 

 

Sure.” 

After the call ended, Victoria emailed Noel about the task, but she was so 

concerned about forgetting something that she took her time writing

detailed message

Meanwhile, it took him a while to text her. Okay. I got it. Stop worrying 

about it and get some rest.‘ 

Finally, she felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders that she could 

delegate her duties to someone she trusted when she was sick. Initially

she had planned to return to the company, but she could now rest at 

home for another day

At that moment, she realized another pressing matter that required her 

attention. Victoria looked down and glanced at her belly before reaching 

down and gently stroking it with her hand

Within my body, a new life is beginning to take shape. What am

supposed to do with the child? Should I go ahead with the abortion

When she thought about it, she felt utterly helpless

Then, she fished out her phone and dialed her best friend’s number

What? You’re pregnant! Pfft!” 

Meanwhile, Victoria was at a café when the woman in front of her spit out 

her coffee. The woman’s workedup tone and actions drew a lot of 

attention

Victoria was speechless after seeing the woman’s reaction

Then, she quickly looked around to make sure no one she knew was there 

and heaved a sigh of relief. Afterward, she handed Summer Jones a tissue 

and whispered, Lower your voice, would you? Everyone is looking our way.” 

So, Summer took the tissue and wiped her lips before nodding obediently

Sorry. I was too shocked.” 

Victoria glanced at her best friend helplessly

Instead of sipping her coffee, Summer propped her chin on the table and 

gazed at Victoria with large, round eyes. In a subdued voice, she asked

Why did you suddenly get pregnant? Didn’t you guys take precautions?” 

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