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

apter 12 She Was Walking Away Curtis nodded . " I'll give you a ride ." Adriana agreed and quietly walked out with him . " Adriana ! " Matthew's voice rang out , sharp with anger . She had never gone against him before . He started to go after her , totally forgetting the crowd at the gala watching everything unfold . 50 % Finished Natasha stepped in and grabbed his arm , her voice a little strained . " Matthew , my dad and a few people are here . Let me introduce you . " That snapped Matthew out of it . He looked at her and gave a small nod .

Everyone around them , drawn in by the drama , was left stunned . No one could figure out what kind of connection there was between Matthew , Curtis , and that beautiful woman . " Matthew's really all in on Natasha , huh ? It's rare to see someone actually in love in our social circle ." " Natasha knows what she's doing . Her family needs to get into the Moweland market , so she marries a guy from there . Once the excitement faded , she divorced him and came back for Matthew . Either way , she wins . " A few socialites whispered quietly among themselves .

Natasha definitely played the game well . She understood when to make her moves , and she married for strategic gain . She was sure Matthew would wait . Even though she'd been divorced , returning to Haldoria meant she could still have Matthew and still have every rich wife looking at her with envy . Hooking her arm through Matthew's , Natasha shot a pointed look at Adriana walking away . I've underestimated Adriana . She actually got involved with Curtis . Even though Natasha had spent the past few years overseas , she kept tabs on everything Matthew did . She knew how men thought .

When Adriana popped up she hadn't paid her much attention . Someone like that wasn't a real threat . Natasha believed that as long as she returned , Matthew would still be hers . So she hadn't interfered - until now . Now that she was back , she needed to make sure Adrian walked away on her own . What she didn't expect was that Adriana could get close to the Lincolns . The Lincolns had deep roots in Harborton ; they came from old money and had powerful ties . Curtis was one of their standout heirs .

Natasha had counted on Mathew being unbeatable in Haldoria , but Curtis was one person he couldn't afford to cross . " I'm not feeling great . Let's head out early , " Matthew said , sounding distracted , his thoughts still on Adriana . 1/4 Chapter 12 She Was Walking Away He wanted to find her and ask what the hell she was thinking . I've already told her to stay away from Curtis . Why didn't she isten ? 50 % Finished Natasha glanced at him , a flash of worry in her eyes , bushe kept her composure and smiled . " Okay . Let's go after you say hi to my dad .

Matthew gave her hand a squeeze in response . I'm going to marry Natasha . I've loved her for years and waited for her to come back . As for Adriana ... she's just someone I called up when I felt like t . Curtis drove Adriana back to her apartment . " Thanks for everything today , Mr. Lincoln , " Adriana said as she got out of the car , giving him a small bow . She was grateful to him , not just for helping her out at the station , but also for the way he spoke up for her at the gala . " My offer still stands ," Curtis said . " If you ever decide to marry me , just say the word .

" Adriana didn't turn him down . That offer was her backup plan for when there was nowhere else to go . After Curtis drove off , Adriana stepped into her small rental . She looked around and suddenly felt like a stranger in the place . Four years ago , Matthew had picked her up from the hospital and brought her here , telling her this would be her home . She had been so happy that day . Adriana had never had a space to herself before . Growing up in the orphanage and then staying in shared dorms at school meant she was always around other people .

So this place - this high - end apartment in one of Haldoria's fanciest neighborhoods - had once meant everything to her . She used to really love it . Back then , she would scrub every inch of the place , making sure it always sparkled . When she was still naive , she even imagined this would be the home she shared with Matthew . Her eyes started to sting . She held back tears and quietly began gathering her things . She was walking away from the place she had called home for four years . It was the place Matthew had given her , and she knew she couldn't stay here anymore .

After about an hour of packing , she had managed to squeeze everything she owned into a single suitcase and a small bag . She didn't have much . Not even many clothes . 2/4 11:48 Fri , Jan 2 D Chapter 12 She Was Walking Away She rolled her suitcase to the front door , then turned to glance back one last time . " Goodbye . Goodbye , Matthew . " 50 % Finished Adriana headed to a motel near her college campus . She asked the front desk clerk about a long - term stay . It was 30 bucks a day , but if she stayed the whole month , the rate dropped to 900 dollars .

It wasn't fancy , but it was cheaper than trying to rent her own place . " You're in senior year , right ? Why stay so close to campus ? " the woman at the front asked , striking up a casual conversation . Adriana smiled . " I'm applying to study abroad for grad school . If that doesn't work out , I'll stay here for my Master's degree ." The innkeeper gave her a nod of approval . " You've got your head on straight . " She was from the North , her voice steady and low . Something about it made Adriana feel a little safer . Staying here seemed like the right choice .

Back in her room , Adriana sat on the bed , staring into space . Tomorrow , she'd go see her advisor . She was set on earning that spot abroad . After dropping Natasha off at her family's place , Matthew drove straight to Adriana's rented apartment . He typed in the passcode and walked inside , his face tight with frustration . " Adriana ! Get out here ! " He came ready to argue , but the place was spotless and silent . The emptiness made his chest feel heavy . He rushed through the bedroom , bathroom , and kitchen , but found no sign of her .

" She thinks she can just take off now , " he muttered , slumping down on the couch and lighting a cigarette . Is she just acting out ? Or have I really pushed too far , especial in front of Natasha ? He leaned back and called her . Adriana had always listened to him before . He figured a few soft words would make her fall back in line . As for Curtis , Matthew didn't believe for a second that gy would actually challenge him over Adriana . Business was all about interest . Friends or enemies did matter - what mattered was what you could gain .

The idea of a man going against him for someone like Ariana was laughable . The phone rang and rang , but no one picked up . His irritation slowly turned into unease . 3/4 11:49 Fri , Jan 2 DOD · Chapter 12 She Was Walking Away For four years , Adriana had done whatever he asked . But now , she had really walked away . ས 50 % 白 Finished " Darren , I need you to find out where Adriana went , " he told his close friend , Darren Maldonado . Darren was the only one who knew about his relationship with Adriana . " So your pet finally ran off , huh ? " Darren teased . " Didn't tell you ?

She was bound to escape eventually . Looks like karma's here ." " Cut it out . Just find her , " Matthew said through gritted teeth , voice rough . He didn't even know why he felt so shaken . I know that once I marry Natasha , I'll have to let Adriana go . But why is it so damn hard ? Why can't I just let her go ? Send Gifts 60 4/4 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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