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Though she didn’t sign the agreement back then, she was also worried
there would be unnecessary trouble if she did so. As for the conditions she
agreed to, she would try her best to fulfill whatever she promised.
However, it was obvious Summer didn’t share the same sentiment. “Ugh!
Don’t even get me started on that shameless b*tch! To think she actually
used the favor she did for you to make you leave the country. If everyone
demands such shameless repayment after helping someone, they might as
well not have done anything from the get–go!”
Compared to Summer’s anger, Victoria appeared much calmer. She smiled
helplessly and said, “Well, I do owe her, after all.”
Summer still wanted tosh out, but Victoria stopped her. “There, there. I
know you feel bad for me, but it is what it is now. Let’s be peaceful, okay?”
“Fine.” Summer nodded reluctantly, turning woebegone quickly at the
thought that her best friend would be leaving very soon. “We won’t be able
to meet often anymore after you leave the country, huh?”
“Well,” Victoria mused. “It’s pretty convenient for us to meet whenever and
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wherever since traveling is so convenient nowadays, no?”
“That’s true. But… I’m still going to miss you a lot. Even if we can meet, it
won’t be as often as it is in the country.”
Victoria couldn’t help ruffling Summer’s head affectionately when she saw
how glum thetter looked. But just as she wanted to say something, the
doorbell rang.
“Huh, who could it be at this time? No one usually visits me,” Summer
mused. “Wait here, Victoria. I’ll go check it out.”
With that, Summer went to answer the door, and Victoria resumed her
packing.
While packing, she saw the bright red divorce certificate and fell into
silence once again until she heard two sets of footsteps outside,
apanied by a conversation.
“Yeah, I didn’t expect you to remember the address after just one visit.”
Hearing the sound, Victoria quickly put away the divorce certificate and
ced it in the innerpartment of her bag. When she looked up, she
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found Summer jogging back in. “Look, Victoria–it’s Mr. Morison.”
At the same time, Bane arrived at the doorway of Victoria’s room, stopping
there politely.
Bane? Victoria put the things in her hands down and approached the man.
Bane ruffled the back of her head upon seeing her and cooed, “I thought I
would see a bawling girl. Looks like someone has really grown up.”
Summer, on the other hand, pressed her lips together subtly as she
watched their interaction from the side. “I’m going to head out and buy
something. You two should talk. I’lle back in a bit.”
With that, she headed out the door at once.
Victoria knew her best friend had intentionally created this opportunity for
them to chat.
“Care for a drink?” Victoria wanted to pour Bane a drink in the kitchen, but
the man stopped her before she could even get up.
“No need to bother.” Bane sped her wrist and brought her back. “I’m
here today to ask about your thoughts on the future.”
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Victoria lowered her gaze and looked at the hand sping hers.
Though having known Bane for years, she still felt ufortable with this
kind of physical contact even though they were separated by clothing.
Fortunately, Bane was discreet. After stopping her, he withdrew his hand in
a matter of seconds. His movements and demeanor were natural as if the
touch earlier had been unintentional.
Victoria pursed her lips, not wanting to judge him with a suspicious mind.
She no longer went to the kitchen but sat down across from him with
drooped eyelids and answered, “I don’t have any thoughts.”
“No thoughts, or undecided?” Bane tapped the table gently with a hint of a
smile in his voice. “You’re going to raise your baby on your own, aren’t you?
Having no n won’t help.”
At that, Victoria looked up and met the warm, smiling eyes behind his
sses
“How about you help me out in the office?” Bane suggested, and Victoria
shook her head without even thinking. “No thanks.”
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“That’s quick. Are you worried I won’t give you a good offer?”
“That’s not it.” Victoria shook her head. “You’re nning to stay and
develop long–term in the country, are you not? I’ll likely leave in the next
couple of days.”
Bane frowned at once. “Where to?”
“Abroad,” Victoria replied inly, and Bane clenched his fingers before
rxing them again momentster.
“Just as I suspected. I thought you’d stay.”
“How do you know I’m going abroad?”
“How can I not when your father is abroad?” Bane said with a smile.
“Interestingly enough, I even met Mr. Selwyn before returning to the
country.”
This news was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Victoria. “You met my
father? Why didn’t you tell me before? How is he doing now?”
Bane paused his finger for a second before saying, “He doesn’t want you to
worry.”
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“What do you mean?” Victoria turned grave at once. “What happened to my
dad? Is something wrong?”
“It’s nothing much,” Bane said softly. “It’s just a minor issue he encountered at work. Your father is
competent and will resolve it quickly.”
“Why doesn’t he tell me when he calls?” Victoria’s eyes instantly turned red
with anger. “He always tells me everything is going well. Why won’t he tell
me anything? I’m his daughter, but he always…”
“Victoria, don’t think of him like that. It’s precisely because Mr. Selwyn
loves you that he chooses to hide them from you. If… If you’re really
worried about him, why not leave the country with me?”
His words took Victoria aback. “But I thought you were staying and
developing in the country.”
“That was the n.” Bane nodded in affirmation. “But after surveying
around, I realize the domestic market is almost saturated. I’ll likely incur
losses if I focus solely here.”
Victoria knew about market research before entering a new market. She
hadn’t stayed years in the Cadogan Group for nothing.
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“As such, I n to allocate only a portion of my time in the country, with the
main focus being overseas. Your father’s office is coincidentally near mine. Would you like to visit?
Perhaps your sudden appearance will give Mr.
Selwyn a pleasant surprise. Who knows?”
However, Victoria stared at him. “Why are you proposing this to me? Aren’t
you friends with ric? You-”
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“What do you have in that little head of yours?” Bane tapped her head
before she could finish her words. “Aren’t you my friend as well? What, do
you not want me as a friend anymore now that you’ve divorced him?”
“It’s not like that.” Victoria rubbed her forehead in frustration.
“Then stop bbering and pack your things. My flight’s tonight.”
“So soon?”
“Yeah, I have a meeting tomorrow. Think about whether you want to join
me tonight.”
At that, Victoria sat motionlessly for about a minute before finally nodding
in acknowledgment. “Alright, I’ll go with you.”
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Bane pursed his lips in response, and his voice deepened. “Are you certain?
Once you leave, it’ll be difficult to turn back.”