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

Chapter 160 Danielle's Derision Finish In his hand was the old rosary he always carried . Jeremy had brought it back for him when he turned 18 , from a priest at Mount Pine Church . That same year , Justin had fallen deathly ill . The fever wouldn't break , no matter how many hospitals they went to or how many doctors they begged . Then the priest gave him that rosary . By morning , the fever wa gone . Ever since that night , Justin had never let it leave his hand . He'd found faith in that miracle , and from then on , the rosary had become a part of him .

" You really are a mutt , Danielle said with a sneer , her voice sharp and cold . " You don't even know who your master is . Justin sat still beside her . His face was calm , his eyes unreadable . Not a flicker of anger crossed his features . It was like her words floated through him without landing anywhere . If this had been Curtis , Danielle would already be in tears , torn apart by his words . But Justin wasn't like Curtis . He just sat there , silent as marble , fingers brushing against the rosary in his hand while he brewed his tea with quiet precision .

" Still got bat lifeless face , Danielle snapped , leaning toward him , " What's wrong with you ? You broken or something ? Is that why you clutch that rosary like your life depends on it ? " Her voice cracked like a whip , but Justin didn't even blink . He didn't look at her . Didn't move . His silence burned hotter than any insult could . The calmer he stayed , the more her fury rose like boiling water . Her breath quickened . " Don't you dare look down on me . You're just the family's pet . I'm the one in charge here . You obey me , not the other way around !

" That's when Justin finally moved . He lifted his head slowly , his eyes locking onto hers . They were deep blue with a faint shimmer that sent a chill down her spine . Danielle's heart skipped a beat . He was half - Mowelander . His father had been a foreign teacher who slept with one of his students , then ran off back to Moweland . That girl , barely in her second year of college , had given birth to Justin in secret Terrified and ashamed , she'd abandoned him at an orphanage and never looked back .

Justin's features carried more of his mother's side , but those eerie blue eyes - mixed with brown undertones . -made them impossible to look away from . They were gold , beautiful , and inhumanly steady . " Maybe I am a mutt , " Justin said quietly , his voice deep and steady . " But I only belong to Ms. Nicole . His Adam's apple shifted when he spoke , the muscles in his throat tightening . There was nothing weak about him . His presence carried a restrained power that made Danielle's stomach twist . She turned her head away , heart pounding .

lier ' naU Chapter 160 Danielle's Derision Pathetic dog . She'd wait for the day he lost everything Finished When that day came , she'd make him kneel . She'd crush that calin face and watch him break . He can't stay expressionless forever . " Justin , you're here . " Jeremy's voice came from the hallway as he walked out of his room . " Grandpa , Danielle said sweetly , stepping toward him at once . " Nicole's still in Haldoria all by herself . People keep pushing her around .

The Blakes even threw a welcome party for their daughter , and everyone's been ganging up on Nicole , You should go public about her status soon . If people know she's your heir , they'll think twice before crossing her . " Jeremy's eyes darkened for a second before he nodded . That's exactly why I brought Justin back " A small smile curled at the corner of Danielle's lips . " Grandpa , Justin walked forward and held Jeremy's arm to steady him . Justin , Jeremy said , his voice tired but sure . " Nicole's still in Haldoria . Her education comes first . You'll leave tomorrow .

Stay by her side . Protect her . Help her however you can . Once she graduates , I'll make it official . I'll write my will and call a press conference . Justin nodded once , silent and firm . Danielle's smile deepened . Nicole and Adriana were in the same year at school , just in different programs . Nicole's graduation was coming soon . " If you've got nothing else to say , go help your father . I need a word with Justin , " Jeremy said . His voice was calm , but it carried the kind of weight that made arguing useless . Danielle's lips tightened .

She didn't like being dismissed , not in her own house . Still , she forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes . Before she left , she turned and shot Justin a glare sharp enough to draw blood . When she reached the doorway , something made her stop . She turned again and glanced at him , suspicion flickering in her eyes . Jeremy had been the one to name him . " Justin Hotchner . " Justin was a Hotchner before the name change . " Grandpa , Justin said , his voice quiet but steady . " You called me back because you still don't trust that Nicole's really your granddaughter , didn't you ?

" Jeremy didn't answer right away . He walked toward the study and motioned for Justin to follow . Once the door closed , his tone dropped low , " Arthur can't be trusted . No one in this house can . You're the only one I can still count on . " Justin gave a single nod . He understood exactly what that meant . " This Nicole , Jeremy said , his voice rough from age . " I don't think she's the real one . When you get to 20:15 Wed , Jan 7 Gd . Chapter 160 Danielle's Derision . Finished Haldoria , I want you to look into it again . Even if she isn't a Barton , don't say a word just yet .

Keep searching for my true granddaughter . Until she's found , I won't rest . " His words hung in the air like a storm cloud . Jeremy's body had grown weaker with the years . He wasn't sick , but the weight of time pressed down harder with every breath . He'd been searching for Nicole for more than 20 years , and the silence that followed that search was starting to sound like a countdown . " Grandpa , I'll find her ," Justin said . His tone didn't waver . " I promise . I'll find the real Nicole ." Jeremy's eyes softened . " Good .

I know you will , " He walked to the corner and opened the safe . I already had my will notarized by four lawyers . You'll remember the first two numbers to the code . Each lawyer holds . two of the others . If something happens to me .... Justin reached out and gripped his arm . " Nothing's going to happen to you , Grandpa . " 148 W 20:15 Wed , Jan 7 F G J. GJ Wed , Jan 7 F G Ms Escape : Marrying to Run , Fighting to Rise : AdminJ