Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248 

Indeed, this was something Victoria couldn’t deny. 

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She began to think of a certain someone who was lying in a hospital bed at this 

moment. 

However, she quickly dismissed that fleeting thought. 

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She couldn’t afford to think about him anymore. She couldn’t let her thoughts be 

disrupted by him after persevering for five years, especially now that she was back 

in the country. 

She had to follow her own path. 

When her phone rang at this exact moment, she took it out and glanced at the 

screen. 

“It’s Jordan Floyd.” 

“Mr. Floyd? Why is he calling you? Could it be that he also wants to…” 

“Surely not. Let me take this call.” 

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Being the self–aware man that Henry was, he nodded and left the room. 

“Mr. Floyd?” 

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Victoria hadn’t spoken to Jordan again since the day she left his company. Knowing 

that he wouldn’t invest in her company anymore, she felt it was unnecessary to 

waste any more time. However, she didn’t want to make an enemy out of Jordan if 

she wanted to develop her business in Jasea. 

“Miss Selwyn! How are things at your company these days? I apologize for what 

happened that day.” 

“It’s alright.” 

“Here’s the thing. Even though I can’t directly invest in your company, I can have my 

people promote your company. Wouldn’t that be effective as well? What do 

think?” 

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Having Floyd Corporation’s people talk about them should also yield results. 

Even though Victoria felt grateful, she expressed her gratitude and rejected him. 

“Thank you for thinking of doing that, Mr. Floyd, but our company’s matter has 

already been resolved.” 

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“Resolved?” 

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Jordan was astonished to learn that her company had secured an investment. “How 

was it resolved? And which company?” 

Victoria pursed her lips, contemplating for a moment before deciding to tell him. 

“It’s Cadogan Group.” 

Jordan remarked, “I thought that guy could keep it in, but he actually surrendered so 

quickly!” 

Victoria remained silent in response to his comment. 

However, Jordan didn’t stop there. “He is going to great lengths to pursue you.” 

Victoria fell into a momentary silence before correcting him, “Mr. Floyd, please be 

careful with your words. We are only in a business partnership.” 

“Do you think he only wants to be business partners with you? Do you not like him?” 

Before she could reply, Jordan playfully interjected, “If you’re not interested in him, 

how about I pursue you?” 

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He added again when he got no reply from Victoria. “Just kidding. I wouldn’t dare. 

touch his woman.” 

“Once again, I have no relationship with him. If we must consider any connection, 

it’s a business relationship. Mr. Floyd, I respect you, and I hope you respect me too.” 

Her tone and voice suddenly became serious, making Jordan realize he had 

misspoken. He immediately apologized. 

“Sorry! I didn’t mean to offend you. Since that’s the case, I’ll definitely mind my 

words next time.” 

After hanging up the phone, Victoria realized her emotions were fluctuating greatly. 

She took a deep breath, but before she could calm herself, her phone rang again. 

Seeing the caller ID, Victoria felt her anger skyrocket. She answered the call without 

waiting for the other person to speak and retorted, “Mr. Levane, can you please stop 

harassing me? Whether Mr. Cadogan wants to eat or not-” 

“Miss Selwyn, Mr. Cadogan has collapsed.” She heard Terrance’s panicked voice on 

the other end of the call. “He even coughed up blood a moment ago.” 

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Victoria froze upon hearing those three words. 

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When Victoria hurriedly arrived at the hospital, she overheard the doctor saying to 

Terrance, “He has already coughed up blood. There’s nothing more I can do if he 

doesn’t accept proper treatment and rest.” 

“I’m truly sorry, Doc. I’ll make sure to relay this to Mr. Cadogan once he wakes up.” 

The doctor, irritated by Alaric’s disregard for his own life, spoke without reservation. 

“If he wants to die, he shouldn’t come to the hospital or have me treat him.” 

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Terrance couldn’t utter a word when he was reprimanded. He could only nod weakly 

in agreement. 

Observing from aside, Victoria could tell from the doctor’s reaction that Alaric’s 

condition was likely particularly severe this time. 

Afterward, the doctor said something to Terrance before going out abruptly, leaving 

a crestfallen Terrance who looked like an abandoned puppy leaning against the wall 

with his head lowered in despair. 

After a moment of silence, Victoria walked over to his side. 

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Terrance looked up when he heard her move, and it was only then that Victoria 

realized that the manly man’s eyes had turned red. 

She wasn’t sure if his reddened eyes were due to the doctor’s harsh words or his 

concern for Alaric. 

Upon seeing her, Terrance snapped out of his stupor and quickly turned away. 

Victoria didn’t say anything about what she saw. She only quietly stood there while 

she waited for him to calm his emotions. 

After approximately two minutes, he turned back to face her. 

“Miss Selwyn.” 

Victoria nodded upon seeing him regain his composure and gently patted his 

shoulder in reassurance. “How is he now?” 

“He just received emergency treatment,” Terrance replied. He was on the verge of 

sobbing again. 

Victoria fell silent when he said that. She didn’t know what to say. 

After a while, she finally uttered, “Take me to him, please.” 

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“Yes, Miss Selwyn.” 

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As Terrance led her to the hospital room, he kept expressing his gratitude. “Thank 

you, Miss Selwyn. Thank you for coming. I don’t know what I would have done. 

otherwise.” 

Listening to his words, Victoria couldn’t hold back anymore. 

“Can’t you call someone else besides me? What about… his family?” 

She had initially intended to mention Claudia, but she hesitated and opted to 

mention his family instead.