Chapter 41 Victoria remained silent . On the other hand , Claudia's heart was pounding . She pretended to be calm but wasn't sure if her words could intimidate Victoria . Claudia didn't know much about Victoria , except that she had a very high opinion of herself . So , Claudia decided to take a gamble and approach the situation from that angle . When Victoria didn't respond , Claudia's hands started to sweat under the table . She forced a smile and asked , " What , you don't agree ? " Victoria looked at her lightly and said , " You seem nervous . Why is that ? " " No , I'm not nervous . I just … " Claudia almost revealed her true feelings but quickly stopped and continued , " Fine . Take your time to think about it . " Just as Victoria mentioned earlier , Claudia really wanted Victoria to make a quick decision . However , Victoria fell into deep thought . Truth was , 1/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun 0.77 % Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore whether she signed the agreement or not didn't matter much to her . Even if she didn't sign it , everything in the agreement , except for the first condition of going abroad and not returning for five years , was something she wanted to do . As for the first condition , she hadn't decided where she would settle down yet , but it would definitely be far away from Alaric . 2/9 " What do you think ? " Although Claudia had asked Victoria to take her time , Claudia had been waiting for a while and couldn't help but ask . Victoria didn't know if Claudia was being deliberate , but she couldn't help saying , " I thought you were not nervous . Why are you in such a hurry ? Is there something wrong with the agreement ? " Claudia was speechless . She tried her best to maintain a smile before Victoria signed the agreement . " Okay , then take your time to check it out . Indeed , I've been rushing you . Sorry . " Victoria glanced at her and calmed down . She then asked , " Okay , as long 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore as we follow the conditions in the agreement , we'll be even ? " Claudia nodded immediately and said , " Yes . " " Okay , " Victoria said . When Claudia heard this , she handed her a pen and said , " Then , sign it . " Victoria stared at the pen for a moment before taking it . But instead of signing with it , she played with it in her hand . She spun the pen in various patterns . Seeing that , Claudia was getting more and more anxious until Victoria finally smiled and said , " I won't sign this agreement . " At that moment , Claudia's eyes widened . " What do you mean ? You won't sign it ? " Victoria put down the pen with a snap on the table and leaned back calmly . " No , I won't sign this kind of private agreement . " 3/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore Without legal protection and without a lawyer by her side , Victoria couldn't sign such an ambiguous agreement . Did she owe Claudia a favor ? Yes , but that did not mean she would need to sell herself out just to repay it . Claudia was visibly upset . " Victoria , what's your deal ? Are you trying to play me ? " " No , " Victoria replied seriously as she shook her head . " Although I won't sign the agreement , I will still fulfill all the requirements you mentioned . " She paused and continued slowly , " If you didn't make this agreement to trick me , then it shouldn't matter whether I sign it or not . " Claudia restrained her anger , but her smile was anything but pleasant . " Victoria , are you overthinking things ? How could I possibly trick you ? If I wanted to, I wouldn't have helped you in the first place . Don't misunderstand me , okay ? " Victoria smiled and asked , " Is that so ? Then , what are you afraid of ? " 4/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore Claudia didn't understand what she meant . " Afraid of what ? " " You're his savior , right ? You must lack confidence in yourself to ask me to sign this agreement . " Hearing this caused a trace of viciousness to flash across Claudia's face . When she heard Victoria mention the matter , she felt wretched and afraid that those fragmented memories of Victoria's would suddenly return . Claudia wasn't sure if it was because she was suppressing her anger , but her usually beautiful features were twisted . " If you didn't insist on keeping this child , would I need to prepare this agreement ? " After saying that, she quickly regained her gentle demeanor and said to Victoria , " Just trust me . I won't trick you . " Victoria didn't expect to see such a quick change in attitude . She hadn't seen it before , and she couldn't help but marvel at Claudia's ability to turn on a dime . Thinking of this , she curled her lips and said , " Then , please trust 5/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore me too . Even if I don't sign this agreement , I will still do everything you mentioned ." " You ! " Claudia didn't expect her to be so sure she wouldn't sign . " If you don't sign , how do I know you won't change your mind ?" " Even if I do sign , how do you know I won't change my mind ? If I really want to do something , do you think the small amount of penalty on the contract will stop me ? " Claudia stared at her . " What exactly do you want ? You don't want to terminate the pregnancy , and I agreed . Can't you just sign the agreement to ease my mind ? " Victoria furrowed her brow . " Miss Johnson , I hope you understand one thing . What happens to the child is up to me , not you . To put it bluntly , Alaric and I are legally married , and others don't have the right to interfere . As for you … " 6/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 411 Don't Owe You Anymore Claudia's face turned pale . " What do you want ? " " I don't want anything . It's just a matter of goodwill . I will fulfill all the requirements you mentioned , " said Victoria flatly . " That's not good enough . I don't trust you . How do I know you won't change your mind later on ? " " Well , then there's nothing I can do . " Victoria shrugged , looking indifferent . " If you can't trust me , then you shouldn't have helped me in the first place or asked me for any favors , right ? " After hearing this , Claudia finally calmed down a bit . She initially thought that Victoria was easy to deceive . All she had to do was present Victoria with impossible conditions , and after Victoria refused , Claudia would produce the agreement . When that time came , Victoria would sign her name when her guard was down . Who knew that Victoria would be so vigilant ?! I really miscalculated things . 7/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore Claudia gritted her teeth as she looked at Victoria . " Are you sure you can keep your promise ? " Victoria smiled . " It's a simple matter . If I can't keep my promise , I wouldn't have come out today . And if I've already made up my mind , why would I waste time sitting here with you ? " " Okay , that's what you said . " There was no other way . Victoria refused to sign the agreement , and Claudia couldn't force her to sign it . Her main task was to keep Victoria from speaking nonsense in front of Alaric anyway . That conversation just now should be useful to prevent that . She stretched out a hand toward Victoria , restored her smile , and said , " I hope you will always keep your promise . Let's have a pleasant cooperation . " Victoria stared at her hand but didn't move . She just said calmly , " From 8/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun Chapter 41 I Don't Owe You Anymore now on , I won't owe you any favors . " 9/9 11:08 Mon , 19 Jun