Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

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.”

Though, Victoria didn’t hear that. All she wanted was to convince Jordan to invest in

her company, so she followed him. Since negotiation was the only thing on her

mind, she didn’t notice anything wrong.

The man led her to the fence and waved at the rider in the course, shouting. She

looked at where he was looking.

“Alaric! Over here!”

When she saw who the rider was, her smile froze. What a coincidence…

It had been nearly one month since that incident, and she had been busy lately. She

thought the whole thing had blown over. Jasea was not Alaric’s turf, so she thought Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

he should have returned to Gandra. So, why is he still here?

The moment Alaric’s eyes met hers, Victoria wanted to turn tail and run. However, for some reason,

Jordan held her arm. “Miss Selwyn, this is going to be our rival

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

Her lips went white. Know him? That’s an understatement.

As if he knew she was trying to run away, he kept his grip on her and asked with a

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

No. The only thing I care about right now is to get away from here.

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

close.

Even before he got near, she could feel him looking at her sharply.

“Hey, Alaric. This is my partner for the race.”

Alaric stood before them, staring at her. “Your partner?”

Jordan cocked his eyebrow. “Not bad, eh? For fairness’ sake, why don’t you pick one,

too?”

There were ladies among the crowd, and they were close. When they heard that,

one of them quickly approached the small group. “I can do that, Mr. Cadogan. I’ve

learned to ride a horse, so I’m not scared.” Then, she smiled at him sweetly.

Jordan glanced her way. “Alright, then. You’ll do.”

However, no matter what Jordan spoke to that girl, Alaric was still staring at

Victoria. It was a sharp, glaring look.

Victoria bit her lip and was about to say something to get herself out of the situation

when Jordan abruptly said, “Well, then. You both should change into ridi

“No, I think-”

The other lady quickly held her arm. “Let’s go, girl.” With that, she took Victoria away

without waiting. As they walked, the girl asked, “So, how did you get to know Mr.

Floyd? Are you his new girlfriend? Oh, how I envy you.”