Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 557

Chapter 557 Don’t Come with Me Anymore 

As soon as Victoria finished speaking, Alaric turned to another page. Her eyes widened at the sight and she was about to say something, but she ultimately swallowed her words when she saw his furrowed brow. 

Forget it. Even though he reads very quickly, it’s better for two people to go through it than just one. 

Hence, she did not interrupt him and waited for him to read through the document on a chair. In just a few minutes, Alaric had finished looking through the contract. When he caught sight of her neat signature at the 

bottom, he couldn’t help revealing a small smile at the corner of his lips. 

After he closed the document, he heard Victoria mumble, “You finished it so quickly. It’s not like you read it any 

more carefully than me.” 

At her words, Alaric sent her a look. “Third page, fifth line. Do you remember what was written on it?” 

“What?” Taken aback by his sudden question, Victoria gave him a dumbfounded look. 

Then, he began to languidly drawl the contents of the page he just mentioned. A brief pause later, Victoria leaned toward him and yanked at the document, only to find that the contents of the fifth line on the third page were true as he had spoken, and she glanced at him. 

Alaric’s eyes held a smile as he asked, “Isn’t your husband amazing?” 

Hearing that, Victoria was immediately rendered speechless. 

Then, he caressed her head. “I’ll bring this to him. Wait for me here.” 

Upon saying that, Alaric left to drop the document off. As soon as he turned away from Victoria, the faint smile immediately dissipated from his face, and the air that surrounded him was as cold as frost as he opened the door to hand the document to an awkward Henry, who had no choice but to accept it from him. 

“Don’t come anymore,” Alaric ordered coldly. 

Things were fine before he spoke, but as soon as his words fell, Henry’s embarrassment immediately intensified, and he bobbed his head after taking the document. 

“All right. Things are mostly settled on my end as well, so I won’t disturb you and Miss Selwyn anymore.” 

At that, Henry hastily took his departure. 

After turning a corner, he came to a stop and heaved a huge breath of relief. Even after his experience as an influential executive in a large company, he rarely met any men who had a presence that was as powerful as Alaric’s. As expected of the president of Cadogan Group. Even the way he carries himself is different from everyone else, 

Once he handed the document out, Alaric closed the office door. When his slender fingers came into contact with the door handle, he hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should lock the door again. After all, there might be a second Henry in the office who would be tactless enough to knock on the door and even attempt to let themselves in when they did not receive a response. 

Most importantly, even if they did not enter, the woman in his embrace would be distracted by the sudden interruption, and he would feel immensely displeased by her absent–mindedness as well. What he wanted was for her to completely devote herself to him after following his lead, and the connection of both their bodies. 

and their hearts. 

After racking his mind, Alaric eventually decided that this was not a good location for romantic endeavors and ultimately left the door unlocked. 

And yet, when he headed back to Victoria’s side, she had already finished clearing her desk and even rose to her feet nervously upon noticing his return. “I’ve already tidied everything up. Should we go back now?” 

However, Alaric did not budge and looked at her with a smile at the corner of his lips. “Are you in such a hurry to go back?” 

Victoria fell silent. 

As she met his ferocious gaze, the only thought that occurred to her was to avoid them. “That’s right. There’s nothing for me to do here, anyway, so let’s just go back.” 

At this moment, Alaric had already gotten ahold of himself and lost the motivation to continue. However, when he saw how much she was keeping her distance from him, he couldn’t help but tease her, “Who said there isn’t anything to do?” 

Once again, he was met with no response. “Come here.” 

Victoria hesitated, remaining in place. “Why don’t we forget about it?” 

“If you won’t come over, should I go to you?” 

She struggled with herself for a moment, but as she recalled the earlier events, she eventually lifted a foot and 

went to him. 

As he watched her obediently walk toward him, Alaric couldn’t help but let out another laugh and reached out to pinch her cheek. “Why are you so obedient all of a sudden?” 

“Is there any use in being disobedient?” 

After all, she had not forgotten the events that occurred earlier after he successfully captured her. 

“That’s true.” 

Watching her huffy appearance, Alaric couldn’t hold himself back from pinching her cheek again. “That’s why you have to remember, don’t avoid me anymore. Otherwise, even if you hide at the corners of the earth, I will still come to take you back immediately.” 

After saying that, he lowered his head and dropped a kiss on her smooth forehead. 

When he leaned over, his warm breath fanned across her face, causing Victoria to reflexively close her eyes. Then, she felt a soft touch grazing her forehead. When the warmth left her skin, Victoria expected a storm to follow. And yet, Alaric suddenly pulled her into his embrace. 

Victoria froze before she immediately peeled her eyes open. At the realization that Alaric was only holding her without any intention of taking the next step, she grew somewhat dubious. 

“You…” 

As soon as the word left her lips, she found herself unable to find the words to finish her sentence. Was she supposed to ask him why he didn’t continue? That question would only sound like encouragement in disguise. 

“What’s wrong?” As if he didn’t understand her thoughts, Alaric asked, “Disappointed that I didn’t follow through? Do you not want to leave anymore?”