Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria)

Chapter 227

A long while later, the wind blew on Victoria’s hair, and her nausea finally went away.

She looked down at the arm around her waist and coldly asked, “Had enough?”

Alaric froze for a moment upon hearing that. She then said, “Let me go. I’m taking

the flag.” She could feel the person behind her tense up slightly after she said that.

A moment later, he finally let her go.

“Sure.” He got off the horse and extended his hand, trying to help her hop off.

She looked at him, but instead of accepting his hand, she got off the horse herself,

although with difficulty. Alaric’s face turned cold. Victoria took a deep breath and

went ahead to take the flag. She didn’t take the gift box, as she was uninterested.

The moment she stood back up, Jordan’s curse came from afar. “Holy sh*t, you

b*stard! You got here before me!” He got off his horse and angrily tossed his leash.

away. “This is all your fault, Zoe! We could’ve taken the shortcut, but you just had to

stop me!”

The only response he received was Zoe hurling up, and Jordan was speechless. He

looked at Alaric and was about to go around to talk to Victoria when Alaric held his

hand up. “We had a bet, remember?”

Jordan looked miffed. “Come on. I just want to chat a little. We’ve been friends for a

while now. That bet was a joke, right?”

Alaric didn’t move, and he looked at Jordan coldly. “Do I look like I’m joking?”

Jordan opened his mouth and tried to say something, but when he noticed the dark.

storm brewing in Alaric’s eyes, he noticed something was off. No, this is not just

about the bet. He wouldn’t look this furious if that was it.

Jordan glanced at Victoria. She looked beautiful as ever, but there was an aloof look

on her face. Something must have happened between them. He stepped backward

and conceded. “Fine. I won’t talk to her right now. I yield.” With that, he scurried

away.

Victoria tried to go after him. After all, she needed to talk to him about the

investment, but when she went by Alaric, he grabbed her hand.

“I didn’t say you could leave.”

She frowned at that. Although the flag of victory was in her hand, the triumph did

not bring them joy. She stared at the hand holding her and struggled a little before finally breaking free

of his grasp. She then flung her hand and looked at Alaric in

amusement. “It’s been five years. You’re no one to me anymore. I’m not someone

you can touch however you like. Keep some distance between us, or I’ll sue you for

harassment.”

Alaric’s face darkened, and the air around him turned cold, but Victoria wasn’t even

scared of him. She said, “Understand?” She heaved a sigh of relief and went around

him.

“You’re going out with Bane?”

She stopped in her tracks. A while later, she rebuked, “None of your business.” After

saying that, she walked away. Standing some distance away, Jordan looked

dumbfounded. When she approached him, he couldn’t help but glance at Alaric.

“Sorry we didn’t get to ride together, Mr. Floyd, but please give me some time. I’d like

to talk about work.”

The thought of Alaric’s anger scared Jordan a little, but when he saw her smile, he

couldn’t resist. “Very well. Let’s go.”

“Thank you.” Before leaving, Victoria invited Zoe to come with her, but Zoe declined.

“No. One woman’s trash is another’s treasure. I’m going to woo him.”

Hearing that, Victoria couldn’t help wondering, Don’t they know he’s dating Claudia

now? Why are they still trying to woo him? Regardless, it wasn’t her place to judge

what someone else did with their life. She respected Zoe’s decision and nodded. “I

see. We’ll be going, then.” With that, she left with Jordan.

The man led his horse over and scratched his head. “It’s a long way down; it will take

us a long time to head back on foot. So, wanna ride the horse?”

The whole ordeal just now made Victoria dislike horseback riding, but she needed

the investment, so she took a deep breath.

Just when she was about to say yes, Alaric growled, “Get on that horse, and you’re

going to regret it.”

Jordan quickly said, “You know what? I’ll get us a ride instead.” He swiftly whipped

his phone out.

Victoria heaved a sigh of relief. Going back by car was a damn sight better than

going by horse. The car came quickly, and just when she was about to get into it,

someone got into the back seat before she could. When she saw who it was, she

was speechless.

I told him not to come near me. Yet, here he is.

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Alaric met her eyes as well.

Fine. His friend called the ride. He can use it, but I won’t sit with him at the back. She

slammed the door shut and went to take the passenger seat.

Zoe and Jordan were a little speechless, and they came into the back seat. The

moment Jordan sat down, Alaric said coldly, “You’re taking the front seat.”

“Why?” Jordan asked in confusion, but when he met Alaric’s icy gaze, he shivered

slightly. “Fine, fine. I’ll take the passenger seat.” That’s the most dangerous seat Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

when you’re going downhill. He opened the door and said, “Let’s switch places, Miss

Selwyn.”

“Thanks, but no thanks,” Victoria declined.

Jordan was in a dilemma. Man, Alaric is being impossible today. He can’t expect me

to demand something from a girl I like, right?

At that moment, Alaric said, “Switch places, or no one’s going anywhere.”

The driver held the steering wheel tightly. He almost slammed down on the gas

pedal out of nervousness. Scary.

“Why do you do this?” asked Victoria. She didn’t turn around, but everyone knew

who she was talking to.

Alaric fixed his gaze on the back of her head. “You’ll see.”

Jordan whispered, “Let’s just switch places. It’ll all be over once we get off the

mountain.”

Victoria didn’t budge, and Jordan couldn’t say anything more. Alaric still looked as

cold as ever. Everyone was silent, and the situation came to a stalemate. A long

while later, Zoe raised her hand timidly and suggested, “Um, how about I take the

passenger seat?”

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