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

Chapter 156 Goodbye #emished Matthew's face darkened as he stepped in front of Adriana to shield her . " Mom , you promised you wouldn't come after Adriana . I said I'd handle it myself " Handle what ? " Elise snapped . " Your idea of handling it is hiring a lawyer to beg for a reduced sentence ? Mia cannot go to jail ! " Matthew defended Adriana . " They broke the law . A reduced sentence is already the best she can get . " Elise slammed her hand on the table and stood up . " Matthew , your grandpa loves Mia the most . If you mess this up . then deal with the consequences yourself .

Once your grandpa loses faith in you and lets that illegitimate son into the family , you'll lose your place in the Langfords entirely ! " Matthew's face tightened . " We're leaving Elise gestured for Natasha and Felicia to follow . She wanted to give Matthew and Adriana some " private space " to talk . She was willing to sacrifice Matthew if it meant saving Mia . But she was too confident in him . " Adriana didn't want Matthew anymore . Natasha gave Matthew a bitter look , took a deep breath , then followed Elise and Felicia out . Felicia , even knowing Elise's intention , didn't stop her .

She cared more about saving Rufus . Rufus was the true treasure of the Jones family . Compared to him , Natasha was just an accessory - someone the family used for business marriage deals . Cheryl scoffed and walked out , too . On her way out , she secretly snapped a picture of Matthew and Adriana with her phone . She planned to send it to Curtis . She wanted Curtis to think Adriana still had feelings for Matthew . She wanted Curtis to think Adriana was cheating . Now the room was empty except for Matthew and Adriana . " Adriana , I'm sorry , " Matthew said , worried .

" I didn't know Natasha would bring my mom here . Are you okay ? Did they hurt you ? " Adriana kept her distance . Tm Curtis's wife . They don't dare touch me . " Matthew looked hurt and gave a bitter smile . " You're still mad at me .... " Mr. Langford , you're overthinking it . I'm not mad ." Adriana shook her head . " But don't waste your time . I won't drop the case , and I won't sign anything to help Mia or Rufus . Give up . " Matthew nodded . " I'm not trying to force you . I tried stopping my mom . I told them I would handle everything ...

I did it so they wouldn't bother you , " 20:14 Wed , Jan 7 GJ Chapter 156 Goodbye " Well , then , there's no need for us to meet again . Goodbye " Adriana didn't want to stay for the class gathering anymore . Her entire class , even the teacher , sided with Cheryl . It was pathetic . Her eyes stung , and she wanted to leave before she cried . Finished " Adriana ... " Matthew's voice was hoarse . His breathing was uneven . " When can we go back to how we used to be Adriana ignored him and opened the door . They were never going back .

Curtis finished the last task in his CEO's office at Lincoln Group's Haldoria branch and walked out of the meeting room . " Don't schedule anything for tomorrow or the day after . Curtis ordered . " Tomorrow and the day after ? " Kenneth blinked . " Mr. Lincoln , you already have two days off starting the day after tomorrow Curtis stopped walking and looked at him . " Do you think I rushed through all my work just so you could schedule more work for me ? " Kenneth went stiff and bowed his head . " No ... Curtis smirked . Four days off didn't feel like enough . " Add my annual leave to that ?

Kenneth's mouth twitched . Whatever Curtis said was final " Mr. Lincoln , are you traveling for work ? Should I come with you ? " Kenneth was clueless . He had never been in a relationship . I'm going on a honeymoon . Why would you come ? Curtis said bluntly . Kenneth's jaw dropped , but he swallowed his shock . He suddenly felt that Curtis was deeply in love . And a little mean about it , too . " I'm leaving early today ," Curtis said . He needed to pick Adriana up from the restaurant . " Yes , Mr. Lincoln .

" Curtis grabbed his phone , ready to message Adriana - but several photos from Nicole popped up instead . Nicole sounded proud . " Curtis , look . Adriana said she was going to a class dinner , but she went early to meet Matthew . Look at them . They're clearly not over each other . She's cheating on you with Matthew ! Curtis's eyes darkened . He paused , thinking . " When did I even add Nicole's contact info ? " 20:14 Wed , Jan 7 GJ Chapter 156 Goodbye Kenneth thought Curtis was asking him . " I have no idea .

" Curtis nodded , saved the photos , then immediately blocked Nicole , Fruched She must have realized she was blocked , because Danielle messaged him next . " Curtis , Nicole called me crying . She said you blocked her . Grandpa said you should look after her while you're in Haldoria . Isn't this a bit too much ? " 5148 19 20:14 Wed , Jan 7 GU AdminJ