Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217 

Alaric walked out of the restaurant with a stormy expression. 

He thought he could use Fiona to bring Victoria over, but… 

After seeing the way Fiona’s eyes flickered, he figured that she probably didn’t even 

tell Victoria what he said. 

Alaric got his phone out and made a call. “Look into someone for me.” 

By the time Fiona reacted and ran out after Alaric, he was already nowhere to be 

seen. 

She took her phone out and called him. 

The call rang for a while before he finally answered. 

“What happened back there, Mr. Cadogan? Are you upset because my friend didn’t 

show up? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to lie to you, but my friend moved out with her 

boyfriend last night. Since her boyfriend was there, I couldn’t possibly bring up your 

Before she finished her sentence, she heard the loud screeching sound of someone 

slamming on the brakes and she jumped in fright. 

“Mr. Cadogan?! Are you alright, Mr. Cadogan?” 

All was silent for quite some time until Alaric gritted his teeth and repeated icily, 

“Her boyfriend?” 

Fiona was still startled. She instinctively nodded. 

“Y–Yes. Her boyfriend…” 

Click. 

The dial tone made Fiona realize the call had been cut off. 

She stood frozen with her phone in hand as she thought about Alaric’s reaction, 

including the way he left after seeing that she came alone. 

After connecting the dots between everything, she finally caught on. 

All the color drained from her face. 

“Achoo!” 

As soon as Victoria sneezed, Bane immediately offered her his handkerchief. 

“It’s fine.” Victoria rejected his offer and sniffed before she carried on walking. 

The property agent continued, “Miss Selwyn, the house that you’re about to see has 

a south–facing floor–to–ceiling window. You can open up the curtains every day and 

have an excellent view of the surroundings. It also has three bedrooms which you 

asked for, as well as a study. This property is the one that fits your needs the most 

so far, but…” 

He paused without finishing his sentence. 

After all, he wasn’t certain whether she liked the place or not yet. 

Victoria took a look around and was very satisfied with the house. It was in a good 

location too as it was near both the children’s school and her company. 

“What’s the rental for this place?” 

“Do you like it, Miss Selwyn?” The property agent sounded a little taken aback. He 

probably didn’t expect her to choose this house. 

“Yeah. I think it’s pretty good.” 

“I agree, but…” 

Noting his hesitation, Victoria asked, “What’s the matter? Is there a problem with the 

landlord?” 

“Not quite, but apparently the landlord is abroad. We haven’t been able to get in 

touch with her.” 

” 

The landlord’s abroad? Can’t get in touch with her? 

“Did she not give you her contact information?” 

“We had her phone number but it’s out of service. We don’t have her new one.” 

Victoria sighed in pity. “I guess we’ll have to look at other places then.” 

“I’ll show you a few other places.” 

The property agent scratched his head sheepishly. “Actually, it’s not just this 

building. All of the properties over here belong to that landlord, but we haven’t been 

able to get in touch with her all this while.” 

“Are you saying that the houses have been empty the whole time?” 

“Yes. I heard that it belonged to some president of a major corporation, but he gave 

all the properties to his ex–wife after the divorce.” 

Victoria became a little sentimental. Not many men would be that thoughtful toward 

their ex–wife. 

Meanwhile, after hearing everything, Bane got a strange feeling. 

“By the way, Miss Selwyn, you share a connection with the ex–wife.” 

“A connection?” 

How did she have a connection with the landlord? 

Victoria chuckled and mused, “Is it going to enable me to rent her place?” 

“Perhaps it might. Who knows how fate works? You and the landlord share the 

same last name, Miss Selwyn.” 

“She’s a Selwyn too?” 

“That’s right. I heard that she’s a young and beautiful woman too.” 

Victoria was a little taken aback. For some reason, what she just heard gave her an 

odd feeling. 

Nevertheless, she didn’t think much of it. 

They got into the elevator and headed back down. On their way out, they ran into a 

middle–aged man in a suit who seemed to be the property agent’s superior. 

The man’s expression darkened as soon as he saw the property agent. 

“Isaac! Why are you showing a client these properties again? How many times have 

I told you not to bring them over here? Even if they like it, they still can’t rent the 

place! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?” The middle–aged man reprimanded 

the property agent. 

Once he was done, he turned to Victoria and Bane. “So sorry about that. He loves 

the properties here so he keeps bringing clients over to check the place out, but I’m 

afraid we can’t rent out any of the properties here for now. I’m sure he has informed 

you of the reason.” 

Victoria nodded. “Yes. I heard about it.” 

“Give me a break, boss. Miss Selwyn here has a connection with the landlord, you 

know. They’re both Selwyns and she just came back to the country too.” 

“I see. Is she planning on settling down? You should show her the properties on the 

southeast side.” 

“Oh, right. Why did I forget about that place? Let me take you over there, Miss 

Selwyn.” 

“Thanks.”