Ms. Escape: Marrying to Run, Fighting to Rise Novel

Chapter 105 Coincidence 50 Finished Adriana shot Belinda's classmate a sharp glare . " Why are you so pressed about Curtis picking her up ? He's not even related to you ." Right then , Curtis showed up with two candy apples in hand , stopping behind Adriana . He passed one to her and gave the other to Belinda . Belinda's eyes lit up as she turned to the nosy girl . " See ? None of your business ! " Seeing that Curtis had actually shown up , her classmate let out a huff and quickly walked off . Curtis smiled at Adriana and opened the car door for her .

" Let's go home ." Belinda tried sneaking into the back seat , but Curtis grabbed her collar and nudged her toward the front . " Nice try , kid . That's my seat ." Belinda groaned dramatically before climbing in and slamming the door . She suddenly felt like Curtis actually liked Adriana . Was that good news or bad ? " Adriana , tomorrow is Saturday . Wanna go shopping ? " Belinda asked , her mood bouncing right back . Adriana was about to agree , but Curtis cut in . " Nope . She's got plans . " Belinda's face fell , her excitement gone in a flash . " And show her some respect . Understood ?

" Curtis added , figuring she was way too rebellious and had zero manners . Adriana glanced at him . He looked pretty intimidating when serious Still , he was her sugar daddy . As long as their contract marriage was in effect , she had to play along . Thirty million a year wasn't something to mess up . Curtis took both Adriana and Belinda to a fancy restaurant . Once the girls were full and happy , he treated them to a movie . Inside the theater , he held Adriana's hand the whole time . She sat stiff as a board , her mind racing and heart pounding too fast to follow the plot .

Did they really have to hold hands during a movie ? But if that was what her sugar daddy wanted , she'd just deal with it . Afterward , Curtis bought ice cream for both girls . Belinda felt like an unwanted third wheel . She studied Curtis carefully . He seemed to be into Adriana now . 1/3 20:11 Mon , Jan 5 Gj . Chapter 105 Coincidence There was no one else around , so if he was faking it , why keep pretending ? " Ready to head home ? " Curtis asked Adriana softly , watching her nibble at her ice cream . She nodded obediently . Curtis smiled , took her hand , and led her into the elevator .

50 Finished Belinda was about to step in when he pressed the close button too soon . The doors almost slammed into her . She was startled , almost dropping her ice cream . Curtis looked apologetic , clearly too focused on Adriana to notice Belinda . Belinda stood there , feeling a mix of grievance . What's up with Curtis lately ? In the underground parking lot , the three of them spotted Matthew's car just as they arrived . Matthew was about to lock it when he noticed Adriana . She froze , then instinctively moved closer to Curtis .

He was pleased with her reaction and wrapped an arm around her . " Mr. Langford , what a coincidence . " Matthew's face darkened , but he said nothing . His eyes stayed fixed on Adriana . Curtis led her past him and helped her into the car . Adriana kept her head low the whole time , never daring to meet Matthew's gaze . He didn't call out to her either , though his eyes followed her until she disappeared . " Mr. Langford , the gifts you ordered are ready ," Peter said , jogging over . " Good , " Matthew replied shortly . " Also , the Joneses are asking about the wedding again . You and Ms.

Jones- " Peter said cautiously . Matthew had been all for marrying Natasha before , but now he kept dragging things out . " Curtis and Adriana aren't divorced yet ? " he asked , ignoring the question . His face hardened as he stepped aside to call Danielle . " That lunatic ! " Danielle shouted . " Curtis went back to the Lincolns , threatened Mr. Harold , said he'd walk away with nothing , and still refuses to divorce Adriana ! He won't marry Nicole ! " Her voice shook with fury . She had no clue what was going through Curtis ' head .

He'd even teamed up with Harborton and Haldoria Chamber of Commerce to block her and her father's company . 2/3 50 Chapter 105 Coincidence Finished Now the company was sinking fast , nearly broke , with no investors left . She'd rushed back to Harborton , hoping Jeremy would help . But he refused , saying everything in the Bartons belonged to Nicole . Danielle was about to go crazy . " That man is insane , " Matthew cursed . He'd thought that once Nicole returned , getting Danielle to tell Harold that Adriana wasn't pregnant would push for a clean divorce .

He never expected Curtis to go completely rogue . " Is he really doing all this for Cynthia ? " Matthew asked quietly . 108 1 2/2 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.