Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 222

Chapter 222

The cab stopped at the equestrian facility, and Victoria had just gotten out of the car

when she saw Jordan standing at the entrance. He was in horse riding attire, which

made him look tall and handsome. The moment he saw her, he smiled. “Miss

Selwyn.”

”

Victoria was surprised he would wait for her, so she trotted to him while holding her

bag. “Sorry to keep you waiting, sir.”

“Ah, don’t call me ‘sir.’ It makes me sound old.” Before she could say anything, he

raised his hand and said, “Call me Jordan instead.”

As if I can do that. We’re not even that close, to begin with. “I don’t think that’s a

good idea.”

Hearing her response, Jordan narrowed his eyes and gave her a look. “Very well. Call

me Mr. Floyd, then. You can always change how you address me later.”

Victoria was left rather speechless upon hearing the last part of his sentence.

“Just don’t call me ‘sir’ will do.”

She nodded. “Very well, Mr. Floyd.”

“I’ll take you inside.” He then held her wrist and took her into the equestrian facility.

Before she knew what was going on, she was already taken inside. The facility was

a huge place, and there were a lot of people going around. Jordan took big strides,

seemingly unconcerned if Victoria could keep up with his pace.

The lady tried to break free from his grasp but failed, so she hastened her footsteps

instead.

He asked, “Do you know how to ride a horse, Miss Selwyn?”

“I’ve never tried.”

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“Oh, goodie. That means you can’t ride a horse. I don’t need you to, either.” I’m taking

you for a spin, anyway.

Victoria had no idea what he was talking about as she let herself be dragged ahead.

She stopped trying to break free after that since Jordan wasn’t trying to flirt with her

anyway. He was just dragging her to his destination, nothing else.

A long while later, he let go of her hand. “We’re here.”

by her looks. Her beauty was outstanding, after all.

Her eyes were lively but aloof, her nose and lips were beautifully pink, and her skin

was fair as snow.

A moment later, someone remarked, “Mr. Floyd got himself a ten.”

later. Alaric Cadogan of Cadogan Group. You know him, don’t you?”

grin, “I’m going to race with him later. So, care to join me on my horse?”

However, Alaric had spotted her, and he narrowed his eyes. Then, he got off his horse and strode over to them. His equestrian attire made him look more attractive

than usual, but the look in his eyes was deadly cold, dissuading anyone from getting