Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199 

Victoria didn’t answer him, which made Ethan awkwardly touch his nose. It was 

probably because the atmosphere was too relaxed, so he accidentally blurted that 

out. 

Now, Ethan started to regret what he said. 

Luckily, Victoria took the initiative to break that awkward silence after a few 

minutes. “Mr. Hudson, can you help me bid for the next item?” 

“The next one?” He flipped the catalog open to find that it was a beautiful bracelet. 

“You like this one, Miss Selwyn?” 

Ethan was a little blunt, making it evident that he hadn’t thought of the possibility 

that Victoria would be interested in such an item. Besides, he had never heard that 

Victoria was particularly fond of crystal accessories. 

Fortunately, Bane had ordered him to help Victoria bid on anything she liked, no 

matter the cost. He even instructed that everything would be under his tab. 

However, Victoria merely smiled and didn’t say a word. 

Alright. I understand.” 

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When the next item was presented, Ethan straightened nervously as if that item was 

the last item of the night. 

She kindly reminded him when she noticed how anxious he looked, “Don’t name 

your price so soon. Let everyone else bid first.” 

Ethan nodded vigorously in response. 

Soon, bids were called out, and the price of the crystal bracelet went up to 4.5. 

million. 

Once the price became so costly, the number of people joining the bid gradually 

lessened. 

When it got up to 5 million, only two people were still in the running. Then, Victoria 

glanced at Ethan to gesture to him that it was time. 

He nodded and raised the placard to bid. 

“5.5 million,” Someone in the VIP seats at the front suddenly interjected before 

Ethan could. 

That was the same amount he wanted to bid. He honestly didn’t expect someone to 

beat him to it. 

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As he had stayed by Bane’s side for some time, he was influenced by his 

extravagant ways and continued to place his bid. “6 million.” 

Alas, Victoria couldn’t react fast enough to stop him from doing so. 

Her lips twitched, but she eventually retreated into herself as she thought of 

something at his determined stance. 

After Claudia named her price, she didn’t expect someone else to follow her bid. 

Frankly, she didn’t plan on bidding for anything at first, but several people kept 

throwing their glances at them after Alaric entered. 

She couldn’t let this good opportunity pass. She was going to use this chance to 

show off her position by Alaric’s side. 

After all, this was merely an auction. Alaric wouldn’t reprimand her for anything. 

Then, she looked at him from the corner of her eyes to find his head ducked down, 

scrolling his phone with a face utterly devoid of expression. It seemed like he didn’t 

care about her bidding at all. 

Thus, she let out a breath of relief. If he wasn’t reacting, it meant that he didn’t care. 

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Hence, Claudia was relieved and continued placing the bid. 

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“6 million from Miss Johnson. You seem to have your eyes on the crystal bracelet. 

tonight, Miss Johnson.” 

When Victoria heard that, she was shocked and looked at the VIP seats. 

Unfortunately, the VIP area was blocked, and she couldn’t see anything from her 

seat. 

6 million had surpassed her initial budget. So, she patted Ethan’s shoulder. “That’s 

enough, Mr. Hudson.” 

Ethan looked at her with wide eyes. “Miss Selwyn, are you going to give up like this? 

It’s something you wanted.” 

“Yes, but the price is more than what I expected. So, there’s no need to continue.” 

She initially estimated to win the bid at around 5.5 million. Nevertheless, if it didn’t. 

work out, she would let other people take it.. 

“But…” Ethan bit his lips. “Mr. Morison instructed me to bid everything you wanted. 

no matter the cost.” 

Just as Victoria was about to tell him not to heed Bane’s words like he was The 

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King; Ethan had already raised the placard again. “6.5 million!” 

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6.5 million wasn’t a huge sum for influential families. Still, Claudia didn’t expect 

someone would continue bidding against her for that crystal bracelet. 

Besides, she was standing right beside Alaric at that moment. Smart people. 

wouldn’t go against her. 

Who knew that she was still looked down upon? 

As she thought of that, Claudia bit her bottom lips. “7 million.” 

Then, Ethan continued the bid. “7.5 million.” 

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Victoria was rendered wholly speechless. She felt wrong–footed and couldn’t help 

regretting showing a hint of interest in that bracelet. 

The crowd started to gossip. They didn’t expect a crystal bracelet could attract such 

intense bidding. 

Now that it had become such a farce, Claudia had no choice but to continue to bid. 

as it reached this stage. “8 million.” 

Ethan was about to raise the placard when Victoria desperately grabbed his hand. 

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“That’s enough, Mr. Hudson.” 

“But Miss Selwyn, Mr. Morison ordered…” 

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Victoria looked at him calmly. “I don’t like that bracelet any longer. Are you sure you 

still want to bid for something I don’t like?” 

Ethan was stunned when he heard that. Even though he wanted to help Bane get on 

Victoria’s good side, he couldn’t insist in this situation as he might offend Victoria 

and all Bane’s efforts would be in vain. 

After some thought, Ethan finally decided to give up. “Okay, then, Miss Selwyn, but 

please let me know what item catches your eye later.” 

Victoria attempted a smile and nodded. Regardless, Ethan had a hunch that she 

wouldn’t tell him anything of the sort even if she indeed saw something she liked.