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

Chapter 128 The Results Are Coming X350 Finished " There were women before you who tried to marry Curtis by lying , " Nicole said with a smirk . " One even told Mr. Harold she was pregnant with his grandchild . Guess what happened ? She vanished . No one ever found her . Trust me , her ending wasn't pretty ." Adriana gripped her phone tightly , saying nothing . " Don't expect Curtis to save you , " Nicole went on , playing with her hair . " He can't make it back in time . And even if he could , the results will already be out . Mr.

Harold's his grandfather - he'll make Curtis agree to a divorce . I'm the one who'll marry into the Lincoln family . You're just an orphan . What are you worth ? " Adriana stayed silent . " Mr. Harold , the results will be ready soon , " Nicole said sweetly . " What are you planning to do with Adriana ? I heard she wants to study abroad , using Curtis's money to buy herself a spot . Why not cancel her place , blacklist her from every industry , and make sure she can't take another step forward ever again ? " Adriana shot up , panic flashing across her face .

If Harold really did that , it would destroy her life . Standing nearby , Matthew frowned . Nicole was going too far this time . " Mr. Harold , that's unnecessary , " Matthew said quickly . " How is it unnecessary ? " Nicole scoffed . " She's a liar who tricked Curtis . If she died , she wouldn't be missed ." Harold looked at Adriana coldly . " A woman with such poor character - sending her abroad would be useless . Blacklisting her is the least she deserves . " He seemed to agree with every word Nicole said . " Grandpa ! " Adriana snapped , her voice trembling with anger .

" You have no right to do that . Even if you doubt me , my marriage to Curtis is real . I'm his legal wife . " She was shaking now . She knew exactly how ruthless rich , powerful people could be . " So you admit you were lying ? " Harold glared . " I've given you chance after chance , but you just keep deceiving us . You're manipulative , deceitful , and disrespectful . " Tears filled Adriana's eyes , but she looked away , refusing to back down . Even now , she wouldn't reveal that the whole plan had been Curtis's idea . " Think whatever you want , " she said quietly but firmly . " Mr.

Harold , you cannot do this . Adriana is an orphan . Her parents left her at the orphanage door when she was a baby . I raised her . If anyone must take the blame , I will take it as her foster mother . If you want to punish someone , punish me , " Margaret spoke , her voice choking with tears . " What's going on , Mr. Harold ? Well , fancy that , Nicole is here too . " Outside the VIP lounge , Irene walked in with her assistant . She took off her sunglasses and gave a small , knowing smile . " What's all this fuss about ?

" 1/2 20:16 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 128 The Results Are Coming Curtis had sent her - asked her to look after his little wife . 50 Finished " Aunt Irene . " Nicole's voice wavered . She was terrified of Irene . After all , she was only pretending to be family . Irene's presence filled the room , calm but commanding . Nicole couldn't even meet her eyes , afraid she'd be seen right through . " This is a family matter , Ms. Walton . No need for you to get involved , " Harold said stiffly . " Family matter ? Looks more like bullying to me . " Irene dropped onto a chair casually , crossing her legs .

" Adriana may be an orphan , but she's made her own way in life , " Margaret said through tears . " She's bright , hardworking , got into college on her own , and paid her own way . She's never relied on men for money . She's not greedy ." Adriana hugged Margaret , eyes red , shaking her head as if to tell her to stop . Irene studied Adriana quietly . The girl's tear - streaked face - it looked so much like her sister's . And she was an orphan ? Irene suddenly sat up straighter . " Where's your orphanage ? " she asked . Margaret blinked in surprise . " Miss , it's not in Haldoria .

It's in a small town up in the mountains ." Irene froze , hiding her reaction as she sat back down . She'd searched all of Haldoria for years with no results . Could the culprit have abandoned the child somewhere far away ? " Aunt Irene , are you really defending her ? " Nicole asked cautiously . " She's a liar ." She was afraid of Irene . Irene smiled . " What can I say ? Curtis asked me to protect her . He's worried his grandfather might do something rash . If this woman gets frightened or hurt , Curtis would be heartbroken . " Nicole's face went pale .

" Aunt Irene , I'm Curtis's real fiancée . " Irene chuckled . " Fiancée ? You two aren't even married yet . She's the one with the marriage certificate . That makes her the legal wife ." Nicole's expression turned green , then white with anger . Adriana couldn't help but be surprised . She actually liked Irene's boldness - she had the same sharp , cutting wit as Curtis when she went on the attack . 108 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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