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

Chapter 107 Graduation Ceremony Finished Danielle's hands balled into fists , her eyes burning with fury . " Dad , we're just gonna let this slide ? After all the years we put into building the company ... Curtis is just gonna ruin it ? " " What can we even do ? You think we can take him on right now ? " Chandler barked , jaw tight with anger . " You really messed up this time . " " I just wanted Curtis and Adriana to split faster so he'd marry Nicole , " Danielle mumbled , looking down . " No need to rush . We'll take our time .

Barton Group will end up ours anyway , " he said through clenched teeth . Over at the villa , Curtis was still stuck in his study , deep in a video call . Adriana , already showered , was lying in bed wearing a thin nightgown , waiting for him . Rule ten in Bonnie's guidebook - a doll always had to be ready for her sugar daddy . So when Curtis finally finished work and walked into the bedroom , he found Adriana half - asleep , trying to look seductive in her little nightie . She looked more tired than sexy . He couldn't help but smirk , thinking she was tempting him on purpose .

" Aren't you cold ? " Curtis asked with a faint laugh , pulling the blanket over her . Adriana quickly sat up , looking at him with wide , innocent eyes . " Do you want a baby? " Curtis took a breath . " Still your ovulation period ? " He wanted her , sure , but could her small body even handle it ? Adriana nodded eagerly . " There's still a chance before my period ." Curtis stared at her , his gaze deep and unreadable . He'd just gotten back from Harborton . What happened to her while he was gone ? Did Danielle or Nicole scare her ? Or was she just stressed ?

Maybe she was afraid he'd dump her and she'd lose that 30 million . " Adriana , even if we only stay married for one day , I'll still keep my promise , " Curtis said softly , sitting down beside her . He didn't want her to think she had to sell herself just for money or a study abroad offer . " But you've already given me so much . As long as we're not divorced , I should try harder , right ? " Adriana looked at him . Curtis felt something twist in his chest . 20:13 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 107 Graduation Ceremony She did see it all as a job . She was devaluing herself , and that hurt him .

50 Finished " Adriana , actually I ... " Curtis started , swallowing hard , but he stopped before finishing , Then , Adriana threw her arms around him and kissed him . He sighed , brushing his fingers through her hair . " Go to sleep . I'm taking a shower . I'm exhausted . " He gently pushed her away , leaving her sitting on the bed in confusion . He'd already showered earlier . Clearly , it was just an excuse . Was he getting tired of her ? Or did being close to her make him feel like he was betraying Cynthia ? Adriana looked down at her hands , her heart aching for no reason .

She dug her nails into her palms , forcing herself not to fall deeper for him . Otherwise , the pain would be her own doing . Hadn't Matthew hurt her enough already ? She lay down quietly , curling up under the blanket like a small ball . By the time Curtis came back , she was already asleep . He sat on the edge of the bed , gazing at her before softly brushing her hair aside . " Please forget about Matthew ... " Haldoria University . It was Monday morning when Adriana arrived on campus . The graduation ceremony was a huge deal , and everyone showed up looking their best .

Cheryl and her group of rich friends were dressed to impress , all wearing custom - made gowns , Adriana kept it simple but stylish - a light - colored dress , smooth and loose hair , and a touch of makeup that made her look graceful and neat . When Cheryl spotted Adriana , she let out a mocking laugh . " It's graduation day . Everyone's got family here . Do you even have one ? " She knew Adriana was an orphan and said it just to hurt her . Adriana didn't even glance at her , treating Cheryl like some stray dog barking for attention . She quietly took her seat .

2/3 20:13 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 107 Graduation Ceremony 450 Finished " Adriana , how does it feel being an orphan ? Ever think about why your parents ditched you ? Maybe because you're cursed . " Cheryl and her friends burst out laughing , piling on their cruel comments . " Where's your family ? The teacher said everyone has to bring someone . How dare you show up all alone ? " one of them added with a smirk . Adriana stayed calm , replying evenly , " It's not scary to grow up without parents . What's worse is having parents but no guidance .

You guys sound like wild dogs barking without manners . " Cheryl's face twisted in rage as she lifted her hand , ready to slap Adriana . Adriana looked over . " Go ahead . If you hit me , you'll either pay for it or go to prison . Guess you didn't learn from what happened to Mia and Camelia . " Cheryl froze midair , then slowly dropped her hand . " Cheryl ! " Natasha's voice called from a short distance away . " Natasha ! " Cheryl lit up , running over . " Is Matthew coming to my graduation today ?

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