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Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 

 

After Noel snapped out of his daze, he took a glance at the girl in front of 

him. She was dressed very simply, with long hair casually pinned behind 

her ears. She did not even put on makeup today, so she had a morbid kind 

of beauty that made people unable to resist their pity for her

He was a person who was aware of his limitations and always knew he 

could not compare to Alaric; he was in no position to do so either

When the Selwyn Family went bankrupt, he ran around to many places for 

help, but unfortunately, he was too insignificant to help in any way. A CEO 

of one of the companies even told him frankly, You’re very capable, Noel

and I have high hopes for you too, but the Selwyn Family has fallen now

The smart ones should know how to make choices. You can come to my 

company.” 

At that time, many not only did not want to help but even wanted to 

poach him. The Selwyn Family won’t rise again. Even if someone is willing 

 

to help now, they won’t have their former glory back. So, I advise you to 

carefully consider your future. After all, you’re not a member of the Selwyn 

Family, nor are you their soninlaw. There’s no need for you to run around 

like this for them.” 

Hearing all these made Noel’s heart sink, but he seriously considered what 

he heard on his way back. After that, he called Victoria and asked where 

she was so he could pick her up, but when he arrived, the second son of 

the Burke Corporation and his cronies were verbally humiliating her. 

The great Miss Selwyn, you ignored my pursuit in the past when your 

family was prosperous. Now that the Selwyn Family has fallen, I wonder if 

you still have such pride. Well, I can help the Selwyn Corporation, but don’t 

you think you should pay the price? Maybe like sleeping with me for

night?As soon as he finished speaking, his cronies burst into laughter

Seeing this scene unfold from the side, Noel almost rushed forward to 

fight with them. All the plans he had considered for himself when he was 

 

on his way disappeared in that second. At that moment, he only had one 

thoughthe could not leave the Selwyn Family at this critical moment to 

pursue his future. Also, he could not go up to fight the second son of the 

Burke Corporation because he did not have the right to do so. All he could 

do was pull Victoria away from the scene

Not long after that, he heard that the Burke Corporation’s second son had 

been beaten up by someone and that the entire Burke Corporation was 

implicated because of him. Due to this, the Burke Corporation’s CEO and 

his son visited Victoria’s home overnight to apologize to her

The person who helped her was Alaric

Looking back, it was indeed Alaric who pulled her out of adversity before

but because of what had happened in the past few days, he had put her 

in another difficult situation

 

As Noel pressed his lips together, he said softly, I don’t mean to lecture 

you, but there are some things you need to consider carefully so that you 

 

can make plans in advance.” 

Just as Victoria was about to answer, her phone vibrated. She took it out 

and saw that it was a message from Alaric. Your assistant said you went 

out?‘ 

The message was sent via WhatsApp with the same casual tone as usual

as though he was casually asking after realizing she went out

Not knowing what she was thinking, she only replied with a Yesafter 

reading the message

He was probably looking at his phone at the time because his reply came 

quickly. When are you coming back?‘ 

Their conversation looked normal, just like their usual chat. He did not 

mention the text last night, nor did he mention his overnight absence

Meanwhile, she was being understandingby not asking him anything. It 

seemed as if nothing had happened yesterday, and life was continuing as 

 

usual with them having an unspoken agreement to keep this peace

She replied, I’ll go back when it’s time for work.‘ 

After that, he did not reply again

As such, she put away her phone and told Noel, I get it, Noel.” 

As his gaze lingered on her phone for a moment, he asked, He texted 

you?” 

After hesitating for a moment, she answered with a nod

There was nothing more he could say, so they silently finished the rest of 

 

their meal and paid the bill. Then, he sent her back to the office

When Victoria got into the elevator, she found that he had also followed

her in. Surprised, she asked, Where are you going?” 

Their offices were not in the same location

With a hand in his pocket, he answered with a calm expression, I’m going 

to see Mr. Cadogan. I have something to report to him.” 

After getting off the elevator, he looked at his watch and told her, It’s ten 

minutes before work starts. I don’t think it’s appropriate to meet Mr. 

Cadogan now.” 

Hearing that, she could only reply, Come spend some time in my office

then.” 

Sure.” 

When they arrived at Victoria’s office, which did not require passing by 

Alaric’s office, Yasmin had already started working early and immediately 

got up to make coffee for them

Thank you.Noel took the coffee and looked at her, asking, Did Mr. 

Cadogan come by here just now?” 

Hearing his question, she seemed a bit surprised but still nodded. He did.” 

A mysterious expression took over his face as he asked, Did he come by 

himself or” 

Yasmin did not say anything and merely pressed her lips together

Meanwhile, Victoria took a sip of her coffee and did not talk either, creating 

a strange atmosphere

Ten minutes later, Noel put down his cup. Time for work. I’ll meet Mr. 

Cadogan now.He got up to leave, but just as he arrived at the door, he 

suddenly turned back to look at Victoria and invited her. There’s some 

work for the project from yesterday that requires your help to report. Let’s 

go together.” 

Taken aback, she instinctively furrowed her brows

Sensing her silence, he asked again, Victoria?” 

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