Chapter 233


    Ultimately, Victoria rejected Bane’s offer to send her to work but agreed to let him


    send the children to school while she went to work alone. Since she was not


    financially stable, she had yet to buy a car, which was ironic. She was the boss, but


    she had to take public transportation to work while her employee, Henry, had


    purchased a car for himself.


    On her way to work, Summer, who was on the other side of the ocean, called. “My


    dear Victoria, mwah, how are you? I haven’t called you in a while. How are things


    with yourpany?”


    Judging from her tone, Victoria could guess she was doing well. She smiled and


    asked, “It’s going great. How about you?”


    “Don’t even mention it. My supervisor is a devil. I gotta tell you, Victoria, I’ve never seen a more


    exploiting boss in my entire life! How can he be so evil?”


    While listening to Summerin about her boss, Victoria asionally concurred with her. Summer


    continued for ten minutes before saying, “Forget it.


    Let’s not talk about him. Just thinking about him makes me want toin even


    more.”


    “Okay.”


    “By the way, how are you and Fiona getting along? I heard she bought a vintage.


    house especially for you to rent. It seems you guys are getting along well, so much


    so that you might have forgotten about me when I return.”


    At the mention of Fiona, Victoria became upset. Ever since Fiona secretly implied


    she did not want to live with them anymore, Victoria moved out overnight, lest to


    cause any trouble for her.


    Victoria did not me her, but she did not contact her either. When she tried to call


    Fiona but received perfunctory replies, she knew she probably did not want to stay


    in contact. As a grown–up, she would not pester the other party any further if that


    was the case.


    Since Summer was not physically present, Victoria did not want to bother her with


    such matters. In the end, she joked, “It’s a beautiful ce, so don’t worry. There will


    be a spot for you if you visit.”


    “Uh–huh. So, we’ve reached an agreement. You must save me the best spot, which I


    will take over once I go there.”


    Okay. Okay.”


    After a while, Summer began asking Victoria about her rtionship with Bane. As


    usual, Victoria was reluctant to talk about it, so Summer could only sigh. “Fine, but


    you should give it another thought. It’s a decision about the rest of your life.”


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    “I know. I know. You’re so persistent about this.”


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    “Hey, I’m just worried for you. Why? Don’t you want me to care about you anymore? I


    knew it. You no longer want me anymore now that you have Fiona.”


    Summer began acting spoiled, and Victoriaughed and spoke to her while paying


    attention to the station’s announcement. “Alright, I’m at my stop. Let’s talkter.”


    “Sure. Talk soon.”


    After ending the call, Victoria left the subway station. Since she and Jordan agreed


    to meet that day, she walked straight to Villower Group because it was near her stop


    and went to the reception desk. “Hello, I’m here to meet with Mr. Floyd.”


    The receptionist nced at Victoria’s outfit and then at her face beforezily asking,


    “And you are?”


    She replied with seriousness, “Myst name is Selwyn. I made an appointment with


    Mr. Floyd yesterday.”


    At first, the receptionist did not take Victoria seriously, but after hearing herst


    name was Selwyn, the receptionist immediately changed her attitude. “Excuse me,


    are you Miss Victoria Selwyn?”


    The sudden change in demeanor shocked Victoria, who nodded. “Yes.”


    “Here’s the thing, Miss Selwyn, Mr. Floyd has instructed us to bring you upstairs


    when you arrive.”


    “Oh?” That was quite surprising for Victoria. “How considerate.”


    The receptionist gave her a mysterious smile and led her to the elevator. “This is Mr.


    Floyd’s designated elevator. You can head straight to the top floor, Miss Selwyn.”


    Once Victoria entered the elevator, the receptionist entered the passcode and sent


    her to the top. When the elevator closed, she suddenly remembered she had not


    asked which office Jordan was in. Yet, her question was answered when she arrived


    at the top floor, realizing only one office was there.


    The door was closed, so she approached it and knocked. Then, she heard a voice


    from inside. “Come in.”


    That voice surprised her.


    Although she and Jordan were not so familiar to the point that she could recognize


    his voice immediately, that voice, which was deliberately lowered, was inexplicably


    familiar. While she was standing there, thinking, the office door suddenly opened,


    and a handsome face appeared before her eyes.


    The man was tall and lean, had ck hair, and a gaze that was cold as eyes. It was


    ric!


    Seeing his face, she instantly felt yed and speechless. Then, she turned around,


    ready to leave.


    “Aren’t you here to look for someone? Leaving so soon?”


    His gentle reminder made Victoria stop and remember she was here to look for


    Jordan. Turning around, she demanded, “Where’s Jordan Floyd?”


    ric asked, “Are you here to discuss work with him?” He tugged his lips into a


    smug smile. “Trying to get investors, aren’t you?”


    Victoria’splexion turned slightly pale when she heard that. If her memory.


    served her right, she never told ric she wanted Jordan to invest in herpany.


    How did he find out? Has he been keeping tabs on me? At the thought of that


    possibility, she turned paler. The children…


    “Why didn’t youe to me if you wanted investments?”


    Meanwhile, she did not say anything because she was still observing ric’s


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    expression. He might not be so calm now if he knew about the children. If that were


    the case, how did he know she was here to get Jordan to invest in herpany?”


    Seeing her silence, he could guess what she was thinking, so he narrowed his eyes and exined,


    “He’s afraid to offend me, so if you’re looking for investors, I’d suggest


    youe to me.”


    At that, Victoria withdrew her gaze because she was finally sure he had no idea


    about the kids. She released a breath of relief and rejected him. “No, thank you. If he’s afraid to offend


    you, I’ll find other investors.”


    However, ric’s expression darkened as he coldly threatened, “Do you think


    anyone would invest in your tiny, trashypany without my consent?”


    She questioned after a while, “So, you’re keen on giving me a hard time?”


    Instead of replying, he asked, “Am I giving you a hard time, or are you trying your


    hardest to dissociate yourself from me?”


    The frowning woman argued, “You and I have nothing to do with each other.”


    “Are you sure about that?” He chuckled softly and taunted, “We’d been together for


    two years and had kissed, hugged, and slept together. How is that nothing?”