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

Chapter 121 The Lie on the Edge of Collapse Adriana finally worked up the courage to face Harold . If he hadn't forced Curtis to break up with Cynthia back then , Curtis wouldn't have rebelled against him and ended up marrying her instead . All of this had happened because Harold was too controlling and always had to interfere . He clearly loved his grandson , so why did he have to be so stubborn about who Curtis married ? " You're an outsider . What do you know ? " Harold snorted , looking at Adriana like she didn't belong . " You're just an orphan , " Nicole sneered .

" Leeching off Curtis , eating his food , living in his house . Pathetic , clingy little vine like you should be cut off before you choke the life out of him ." A dodder vine seemed fragile and dependent , but its strangling power was fierce . It wrapped itself tightly around its host , draining its nutrients until the host eventually withered and died . Harold understood that well , which was exactly why he refused to let Curtis marry beneath his status . In their world , only a union of equals was acceptable . And Nicole was the perfect match .

Everything the Barton family owned would one day belong to her , and if Curtis married her , he'd inherit it all . Adriana stared at her coldly . " And what about you ? Without your Barton name , what are you ? " Nicole's expression darkened . " Quit wasting time ! " " Adriana , " Harold said sternly , " if you're really pregnant , I'll leave you alone . But if you're lying , I won't forgive you . Not even Curtis can protect you this time . " He motioned for his assistant to take her in for a test . Adriana's pulse raced. Panic spread through her chest .

Should she refuse and wait for Curtis to come back - or just go along with it ? Harold had come prepared . If she resisted , things would turn ugly fast . " Stop scheming ," Nicole taunted . " You're not getting out of this today . " She sounded completely sure Adriana wasn't pregnant . " You really think Curtis will marry you just because he divorces me ? Keep dreaming . " Adriana ignored her , glancing at the bodyguards before quietly following them toward the hospital . Harold was determined to find out the truth today . Adriana hesitated , phone in hand , debating whether to call Curtis .

1/3 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 Gj Chapter 121 The Lie on the Edge of Collapse Just then , his name flashed on the screen . Relief washed over her , but before she could answer , Nicole snatched the phone . Finished Without thinking , she picked up the call . " Curtis , it's Nicole . I'm at the hospital with Adriana . Mr. Harold brought us here . She lied about being pregnant - you'll know the truth soon . " Adriana let out a helpless sigh . Nicole really didn't have a brain . " Give the phone to Adriana . Don't make me say it twice , " Curtis said , his tone low and cold .

Nicole froze , her face stiff . Furious and a little scared , she threw the phone back at Adriana . " Curtis , " Adriana whispered , her voice trembling . She wasn't scared - just afraid of what would happen when the truth came out . Don't be scared . Do you think you can faint right now ? Curtis said with a faint laugh . " My men are already there . I won't let Grandpa take you away . " 11 Adriana blinked . So , they were acting now . " I guess ... I can , " she murmured . Yeah , fainting was something she could manage . " Good . Do it .

I'll finish up here and get back as soon as I can ." His voice steadied her heart . Just hearing him made her feel safe again . After hanging up , Adriana followed Harold a few more steps , then suddenly swayed and slowly lowered herself to the ground . She did it so awkwardly and carefully that even the bodyguards stared , speechless . Was she pretending ? Harold frowned . " Stop acting . Get up . " Nicole gawked . " Adriana , do you have no shame ? " With Adriana lying there , curious onlookers started turning their heads .

At that moment , Darren pulled up , having rushed over after Curtis called . As soon as he got out , he spotted Adriana carefully lying down like a cautious rabbit - slow , smooth , and completely unharmed . Trying not to laugh , Darren quickly recorded a video and sent it to Curtis before running over . " Adriana ! What happened ? Is it your blood sugar again ? " He turned to Harold , voice raised . " Mr. Harold , Adriana's pregnancy makes her prone to low blood sugar . Curtis was worried and sent me to check on her !

" 2/3 20:15 Mon , Jan Chapter 121 The Lie on the Edge of Collapse Finished Without waiting for permission , he lifted Adriana in his arms . " I'll take her home to rest . We can talk tomorrow . If anything happens to the baby , remember - it's your family's bloodline . " Harold let out a cold snort and ordered the bodyguards to block Darren . " I don't care who shows up today- she's coming with me for a blood test to prove whether she's really pregnant or not ! " He clearly had no intention of letting Adriana or Darren leave .

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