Chapter 342 The Meaning of Purity
A sudden wave of applause and cheers erupted within the cafeteria, as everyone began to congratulate Alexander on his impending fatherhood.
Victoria's face was strained, her expression anything but natural. She was curious, however, to see the joy that might light up his face. If she was indeed pregnant, the child would not be his. A lump formed in Victoria's throat, but she managed to swallow it down, holding back the tears that threatened to spill.Alexander merely cast a downward glance at Victoria, his voice steady as he said, "Let's leave now. We wouldn't want to delay the afternoon's work."
Victoria, however, was resolute. "I'm not going," she declared, her voice filled with a determination that surprised even herself.
Alexander's gaze swept over the room before returning to her. "Are you sure?" he asked.
"Yes," Victoria replied, her voice firm.A helpless smile tugged at the corners of Alexander's mouth before he suddenly bent down. The room filled with gasps of surprise as, in front of his subordinates, he effortlessly lifted Victoria from her chair. The room erupted in cheers, and the flashes of phone cameras filled the room.
Victoria, startled by the sudden attention, snuggled into Alexander's arms, a move that only seemed to increase his happiness.
Onlookers were left in awe, realizing that their stern boss was capable of a genuine smile.From the sidelines, Isabella watched the scene unfold, her urge to intervene growing stronger. Benjamin, however, was quick to stop her. "Don't go," he warned.
"Why? She's not a virgin, she has no qualifications," Isabella retorted, her voice choked with tears.
Benjamin turned to her, his voice steady as he asked, "Do you know what a virgin is?" before heading back to the private room.Isabella followed him, confusion etched on her face. "What do you mean?" she asked.
Victoria had been violated, she had a history of sexual encounters, what was there to question?
Benjamin's voice was soft but firm as he explained, "Judging someone's purity is never about a woman's physical state, but her heart."
Isabella was taken aback, her anger making her head spin. "So it doesn't matter if she's not a virgin? Since when did you men become so liberal, not caring if your woman has been with other men?" she spat out."But you said she was violated. She's not promiscuous by choice, she's an innocent victim," Benjamin reminded her.
"She was violated but never admitted it to Alexander, how is she innocent?" Isabella countered.
Benjamin sighed deeply, his voice weary as he said, "Isabella, let it go."
Let it go? Isabella was incredulous. "I'm almost dead, why should I just let it go like that?" she retorted before storming out of the room. She was determined not to let it go. As Isabella left the Harrington family gathering, she saw that Alexander had already taken Victoria away. She wished she could catch up to them, but she was a step too late. Why did Alexander still choose Victoria, who was already tainted, in front of everyone? Did he really believe that the child was his? Had he been intimate with Victoria?
She recalled the night of Victoria's birthday when he had taken her upstairs. They had supposedly spent the entire night together, and Victoria had emerged the next day with visible love bites on her neck. The more Isabella thought about it, the angrier she became. She vowed to do everything possible to separate the two, to become the lady of the Harrington family herself.Meanwhile, in the VIP ward of the hospital, Victoria lay half-reclined on the hospital bed, an IV drip attached to her arm. Alexander stood by the window, his gaze focused on the world outside for a long time. Finally, he turned around, his dark eyes filled with a hatred that made Victoria's heart sink. "Are you pregnant?" he asked, his voice cold.
Victoria remained silent, her heart pounding in her chest. Pregnant? If she really was... Her heart sank further. She had taken contraceptives. Alexander walked over and sat on the edge of her bed, his voice gentle as he said, "It's okay, I can accept it."
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