Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79 

Even though Bane had mentally prepared himself, he did not expect a 

full–out punch from Alaric at all. Alaric did not see who the victim was as 

he yanked Victoria to his back. Lowering his head, he silenced her with a 

cold and warning gaze. 

It was as if he was questioning, “Are you out of your mind? Why didn’t you 

push him away?” 

Bane clucked his tongue and wiped off the streak of blood before looking 

at Alaric with a smirk. “Is this my welcome gift? Wow. I don’t think this is 

right, Alaric.” 

The familiar voice stunned Alaric. Only then did he shift his gaze from 

Victoria to Bane, meeting the man’s gaze. Awkwardness filled the air. 

It took Alaric a moment to regain his composure. He gazed at Bane and 

said indifferently, “You’re back.” 

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Bane took out his handkerchief to wipe the blood off his hand elegantly. 

“Seems like someone’s not happy to see me.” 

Alaric pursed his lips as his gaze spoke of condemnation. “What were you 

doing just now?” 

Nonchalantly, Bane glanced at Victoria’s face before refocusing on Alaric 

with a smile. “I was asking Victoria if she wants to know how you will react 

upon seeing us hugging.” 

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Alaric fell into silence, and the cold air around him subsided. So, it’s to 

check my reaction. I thought Bane had feelings for… 

“Tsk, tsk, I didn’t expect you to overreact.” Bane raised a brow. 

Alaric only scoffed and didn’t make any comments. He held Victoria’s 

hand while talking to Bane. “When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell 

me?” 

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Bane looked at the duo’s hands and smiled. “I took the morning flight. I 

landed around noon.” 

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Hearing that, Victoria somehow recalled the black vehicle at the company 

and that scorching gaze that almost penetrated her this afternoon. As an 

afterthought, she looked at Bane, who was staring at her as well. 

Alaric did not notice, for his attention was solely focused on her small 

hand. He thought he was holding a wisp of marshmallow due to the soft 

and smooth sensation. 

They rarely spent time together nowadays, so he did not have the chance 

to hold her hand. Now that he had the opportunity to do so, he realized 

how much he had been missing it. 

Next, he even laced his fingers with Victoria’s forcefully, causing her to look 

at him with a frown. He said, “It’s getting late. Not a time for a welcome 

party. How about tomorrow?” 

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“Sure.” Bane nodded. “Catch up tomorrow. Remember to call the gang 

over.” 

Alaric nodded. “Yeah. We’ll get going first.‘ 

” 

“Bye.” 

“Let’s go.” Holding Victoria’s hand, Alaric led the way out of the room. 

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Once they were gone, the smile on Bane’s lips vanished. Coldly, he 

cleaned the wound by his lips with a handkerchief before throwing it into a 

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trash can nearby. 

After the duo left the bar, something came into Victoria’s mind. “Where’s 

Yasmin?” 

We came together but she went to call for help when I was meeting Bane. 

She said she would wait. I wonder where she is right now. 

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“She left,” replied the man aloofly. 

“She left on her own will?” 

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“What else? Do you think she would wait for you here? Do you know where 

we are right now?” Alaric snapped. 

Victoria was speechless. There he goes again. That parent–like scolding. 

He’s always like this! 

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She freed herself from Alaric’s hand indignantly. “I know very well, but so 

what? If I’m gone, Yasmin is the only person to take over my position, so, of 

course, I have to accompany her to business dinners.” 

“Did it have to be here?” Indifference filled his face. 

“Yes.” 

His brows knitted together. “What did you say?” 

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The ire from the encounter with Caleb had yet to dissipate. Caleb 

disrespected Victoria because Alaric had been bringing Claudia to work 

lately. She was affected by the rumors that were circulating amongst the 

employees, saying that she was the abandoned one. 

She knew that she should not bear resentment because she did not have 

the right to do so. In fact, she owed him a debt of gratitude. 

Not only did Alaric teach the bullies a lesson, but he also helped her father 

without her knowledge. He even gave her the chance to learn and grow 

by inducting her into the company. 

She should be grateful, but for some reason, resentment took root in her 

heart. Shrouded by darkness, jealousy sprouted and flourished rapidly. 

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Victoria was aware that she shouldn’t feel this way, hence the suppression 

and self–restraint. She tried to look at Alaric and Claudia in a positive way 

because they had helped her. 

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