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

Chapter 161 Jeremy's Plan Jeremy exhaled , long and heavy , Chandler's hunger for power had turned into something ugly . Finishind The worst mistake of his life had been showing that family mercy . He'd let them into the Bartons when he should've shut the door . Now , they were too big to throw out . He could only wait . Wait for Nicole to come home . " Chandler and Danielle are getting stronger ," Jeremy said quietly . " When Nicole comes back , she'll need someone to stand by her . You have to protect her . " Justin nodded once .

Danielle had called him the Bartons lapdog , and maybe she was right . But even if that was true , then the only master he'd ever serve was the real Nicole . At the Blakes banquet , Nicole had made a scene that everyone still talked about . The rumors spread fast . They said Jeremy's long - lost granddaughter was nothing more than a common girl pretending to belong to high society . They mocked her , saying a swan raised among ducks would always end up waddling like one . Adriana had pushed Nicole that night on purpose . She wanted her to snap and humiliate herself .

She just hadn't expected the fallout to hit the Bartons too . Still , Jeremy didn't let it get to him . The Barton Group was too powerful to fall over gossip . Nicole's slip - up was nothing but a scratch on their armor . It hurt , but it wouldn't break . " Adriana ! Get out here ! You hear me ? Get your ass out here ! " Nicole's voice split through the still air outside the villa like a blade . She'd waited until she was sure Curtis . wasn't home before daring to show up . On the second - floor balcony , Adriana was folding clothes into her suitcase . When she heard the shouting .

she walked over and glanced down . Nicole was at the gate , red - faced and screaming . Adriana sighed , her patience running thin . She didn't feel pity . Nicole wasn't just stupid - she was pathetic . She was an embarrassment to Jeremy . " Adriana ! You think you're so high and mighty , don't you ? " Nicole yelled up at her . " Well , guess what ? My grandpa knows everything you people did to me . He sent someone to protect me ! He's strong too , stronger than Curtis ! You'll see . You'll be the one begging me for mercy when I'm done with you ! " Nicole's voice cracked from shouting .

She was certain Adriana's marriage wouldn't last . You hear me , you fake ? " Nicole screamed louder when Adriana didn't answer . " When Curtis leaves you , you'll be nothing but a joke . A sad little nobody who thought she mattered ! " Adriana leaned against the railing , watching her lose it . Nicole stomped and waved her arms like a street performer throwing a tantrum . So that's what a clown really looks like , she thought . גוד 20:15 Wed , Jan 7 G đ Chapter 161 Jeremy's Plan " Adriana ! Don't ignore me ! Get down here right now ! " Finished Adriana almost laughed .

But just then , she saw a familiar car turn into the driveway . Curtis was back . Her heart lifted , and a smile slipped across her face . She turned away from the balcony and hurried down the stairs , her steps light and quick . Her mood was bright for once . Curtis had promised to take her on a trip . When he'd asked where she wanted to go , she hadn't hesitated . " Neocoralis , " she'd said . Years ago , she'd dreamed of going there with Matthew. She would've followed him anywhere , - even if it Just another business t But he never took her .

He'd only told her to get two tickets - for himself and Natasha . was Maybe it was vanity , maybe just a piece of her old dream , but she'd always wanted to see that place . Now she would . Not with Matthew . With Curtis . She just wanted to see the sea . " Curtis ! " Adriana called , running down the last few steps , the joy on her face impossible to hide . Curtis had spent the morning at the office handling contracts . On his way home , he'd stopped to buy her favorite little cakes . Nicole was still standing by the gate when he pulled up .

Her confidence faltered the second she saw him , but she forced out a shaky voice . " Curtis , my grandpa said ... well , my birthday's next month , on the third . He's throwing a party for me in Haldoria . Are you coming ? Curtis didn't even glance her way . His attention was already on Adriana , who ran straight into his arms . " Slow down , " he said softly , holding her close . " The doctor said no running or jumping , remember ? " Adriana froze for a second before realizing what he meant . She smiled sheepishly . She'd forgotten she was pregnant .

She looked up at him , happiness shining in her eyes . Nicole was ignored . " Curtis , I finished packing . Can we go now ? " Curtis smiled , his gaze gentle as he brushed a loose strand of hair from her face . He could see how much this trip meant to her . " Yeah ," he said . " Kenneth's on his way . He'll drive us to the airport ." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders , leading her back toward the house , leaving Nicole frozen in silence behind them . Nicole stood there shaking , her face dark as thunder . " Curtis ! I'm still a Barton ! You don't get to treat me like this !

I know why you won't end that marriage . You hate it , but you're too damn scared to walk away . You're a coward ! The same coward who got his mother killed ! " Curtis froze mid - step . His body went rigid . The air around him turned cold and heavy . Adriana had never seen that look on his face before . His warmth vanished , replaced by something sharp and dark that made her stomach twist 20:15 Wed , Jan 7 G. Chapter 161 Jeremy's Plan Her heartbeat stumbled . She'd known Curtis for years , but anger like this - real , deadly anger - was new . It scared her .

Finished Adriana reached for his hand , fingers shaking . " Don't listen to her ," she whispered . " She's not worth it . Let's just go inside ." Her voice trembled , but Curtis didn't move . He was furious . Everyone in Harborton knew one thing about him . You could insult anything , anyone - but not his mother . That was the one thing you never touched . His knuckles tightened . The veins in his arm stood out as he clenched his fist . When he turned , his eyes were cold enough to burn . " If you're in that much of a hurry to see Hades , Nicole , I am more than happy to give you a ride .

" Nicole's breath hitched . Her body jerked back , panic flashing across her face . She hadn't been thinking . The words had flown out before she could stop them . When she'd been with the Bartons , she'd overheard Danielle and Chandler talking about it once - about why Curtis couldn't end his engagement . She didn't understand much , but something stuck with her . Something about his mother's death was tied to it . 148 W 2015 Wed , Jan / Ms. Escape : Marrying to Run , Fighting to Rise AdminJ