Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229 

The eavesdropping duo, Jordan and Zoe, heard the words ‘bedmates‘ and were so shocked that they looked at each other with wide eyes, exclaiming together. 

“Bedmates?” 

“What does that mean? Did they sleep together?” 

Even the driver was shocked to the point of slamming the brake, causing a sharp 

shriek. Everyone looked at him, and he took a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat 

on his temples while smiling apologetically. “We’re here.” 

Hearing that, Victoria realized that they had arrived at the equestrian facility. Her 

expression changed slightly as she immediately pushed Jordan away, after which 

he hurriedly alighted from the car. 

Noticing the situation, she wanted to follow suit but heard Alaric’s cold voice from 

behind her. “Are you going to walk away after what you just did?” 

She remained silent. Five years have passed, yet he’s still as brazen as ever. She 

swept her gaze across him and taunted, “What can you do about it?” Then, she 

jumped out of the car and changed her clothes in the room before leaving. 

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On her way out, Jordan caught up to her and apologized in embarrassment. “I’m so 

sorry. If I’d known you had such a relationship with him, I wouldn’t have invited you 

here.” 

“What relationship?” Her face was calm. “We have nothing to do with each other.” 

“You have nothing to do with each other? But back in the car-” 

“Even if we did, it ended five years ago.” 

“Five years ago?” He was muttering at first but then seemed to realize something 

before his eyes widened. “Are you saying…” 

Victoria nodded. 

“Oh, f*ck. So, that’s how it is…” Jordan murmured. “No wonder he became so 

disorderly and irrational after seeing you.” 

Alaric had been acting crazy along the road, a side Jordan never saw of him before. 

“Mr. Floyd, I hope this doesn’t affect our future partnership no matter what.” 

Partnership… It was then Jordan remembered that Victoria came here today to talk 

about work, but he was unsure about the details. 

She thought about it and asked, “Today’s not a good time. Will you be free 

tomorrow?” 

He nodded. “You can come to my office tomorrow.” 

Slightly surprised, she nodded in return. “Sure. Thank you.” 

After Victoria made an appointment with Jordan, she saw Zoe approaching her. 

“Hello.” Zoe waved and smiled. “Can we exchange phone numbers?” 

Victoria was somewhat astonished as she did not expect Zoe would want to do 

that. “Sure.” 

After that, Zoe asked softly, “So, did you seriously sleep with him?” 

When Victoria heard that question, she felt her hand tremble slightly but then straightforwardly asked, “I refuse to answer this question.” 

“That’s fine.” Zoe did not mind that answer and shrugged. “I won’t ask again.” 

Then, Victoria bid her goodbye and left the equestrian facility. Before leaving, she sensed a sharp gaze locked on her back. It was a no–brainer whose stare it 

helonged to. Then, she opened the cab’s door and got in. 

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When she returned to her company, she saw Henry coming to welcome her, asking, 

“How was it? Am I going to like what I’m about to hear?” 

She hopelessly glanced at him. 

“Huh. I guess not.” 

“Ugh. Don’t even mention it.” She sat on the couch. “We didn’t even talk about the 

investment, but I’ve arranged to meet him tomorrow.” 

When he heard her last sentence, he was relieved. “That’s great. I’m sure you can 

get the investment when you have a nice chat tomorrow. You are smart, after all.” 

Smart? How is that going to get us the investment? It’s going to be a difficult task 

for sure. 

Recalling something, Victoria looked at Henry, asking, “Between Jordan and Alaric, 

who do you think is better?” 

Confusion instantly appeared on his face. “What do you mean? Why would you ask 

that?” 

“Be honest and answer the question.” 

Since Henry knew Victoria and Alaric’s past, he was conflicted about how to answer 

her question. He was unsure whether she would get angry if he said something 

good about Alaric. After all, she was his current boss. 

“What are you worried about?” she asked, sensing his hesitation. 

Henry mustered his courage to answer, “I was deciding whether to toss the truth 

bomb or amuse you.” 

That answer was interesting and even caused Victoria to smile. “Then, you’d better 

amuse me with your truth bomb.” 

He replied, “Miss Selwyn, that’s quite difficult.” 

At that, she raised an eyebrow. “Take it as the management assessment for your 

first month on the job.” 

“An assessment? I’ll have to think about it.” Henry stood there for a while before 

continuing, “Regarding seniority, Alaric is better than Jordan because, to Alaric, 

Jordan is just a newbie. But the underdog who just took over the company has 

endless possibilities. Doing business is like going into a battle. The last one. 

standing will be the winner.” 

That answer cracked Victoria up. “I finally know why you made it up to the 

management level so quickly.” 

Henry smiled. “You’re flattering me, Miss Selwyn.”