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

Chapter 108 Where's Your Family ? 50 Finished Cheryl could barely sit still , her face glowing with excitement . If Matthew showed up to hand her an award , she'd totally steal the spotlight . Natasha looked a bit awkward but kept her cool . " He's tied up with work ." Cheryl's smile faltered . Natasha's eyes drifted to Adriana , land she smirked . " Don't look so down . At least I made it here . That's better than some orphan with no one to show up for her . " Adriana dug her nails into her palm in silence . She wasn't alone . Curtis had promised he'd come .

Natasha leaned closer , her grin widening . " You're not seriously still waiting for Curtis , are you ? Haven't you heard ? Cynthia is back in Haldoria . Reporters caught him picking her up at the airport . He's probably still there . No chance he's coming . " Adriana's expression shifted , her eyes stinging . Was Curtis going to break his promise as well ? Parents started filling the seats for the ceremony . The principal , Quincy Osborne , stood on stage giving his speech . All around , students laughed and chatted with their families . Adriana sat alone .

She glanced around , her chest tight . Not once in her life had anyone ever come to her school events . She couldn't help but envy the others . They always had someone behind them , cheering them on . But her ? She had no one . " Adriana , where's your family ? " Cheryl shouted , trying to embarrass Adriana . Adriana didn't respond . She just sat still , clutching her phone tightly like a lifeline . She wanted to call Curtis , but what if he was too busy to answer ? After all , she was just a doll to him . What rights did she have to get upset with her sugar daddy ?

A quiet , bitter laugh slipped out . She'd been fooling herself lately , thinking she actually mattered to him . " No one showed up for you ? That's just pathetic ," Cheryl said , giggling with a few of her friends . Adriana didn't react . She waited patiently for Quincy to start announcing the top graduates . She had always been the top student in her class . She used to imagine someone in the crowd cheering her on as she stepped onto the stage . But she was an orphan . Her parents had left her behind . MON 5 O 1/3 AW ||| O 20:13 Mon , Jan 5 Chapter 108 Where's Your Family ?

" Next , our outstanding graduates will come up one by one ." 50 Finished Quincy called Cheryl first . She walked up with her head high , practically humming with pride . She was always late , skipped class all the time , and barely passed . She shouldn't have been anywhere near that list , but her family had connections , so she got to go first . Everyone knew she didn't earn it , but nobody dared speak up . " Let's welcome the director of Jones Group's project department to present the awards . " Natasha came out in a stunning modern gown , immediately grabbing everyone's attention .

As a socialite , she knew how to stand out . " Cheryl , I hope you achieve even greater things , " Natasha said with a polished smile . " Thanks , Natasha ! " Cheryl answered brightly . " So now anyone can be called an outstanding graduate ? " A calm but cutting male voice came from the crowd . It was Curtis . Adriana's originally depressed heart suddenly lifted . Her eyes sparkled when she saw him . No one noticed when he'd arrived . He sat in the front row in a sleek black suit , relaxed but powerful . His presence alone silenced Quincy . Adriana stared at him in disbelief .

When did he show up ? " Mr. Lincoln ... we ... " Quincy stammered , unsure what Curtis was thinking . On stage , Natasha's smile faded fast . She had no idea why Curtis had appeared out of nowhere . Danielle said Cynthia was supposed to be coming back . Why wasn't he at the airport instead ? Annoyed , Natasha frowned . " Mr. Lincoln , this is a graduation ceremony . The awards were voted on by teachers and students . There's no need to stir things up , right ? Someone like you doesn't have to argue with a new grad , do you ? " Curtis let out a cold laugh . " A new grad ? That's generous .

All her design projects were written by someone else . Her attendance record is longer than your speech . How did she even get this award ? Did your family buy it for her ? " The words hit hard . Natasha's face fell , and she looked like a clown standing up there . Adriana nervously moved closer and sat beside Curtis . He took her hand and looked straight at Quincy . " Isn't my girl outstanding enough ? " Quincy nodded frantically . " Adriana is excellent . She's always been at the top and is one of this year's best graduates .

" " Then if someone like her is ranked the same as someone who never shows up to class , this award doesn't mean much . Forget it . " Still holding her hand , Curtis stood , ready to walk out with her . 2/3 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.

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