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

Chapter 164 On a Trip Curtis took Adriana to Neocoralis . Her heart beat fast the entire way . On the plane , fate decided to play a trick on her . She ran into Yolanda - in first class , She was promoted . Yolanda looked radiant , full of fire and pride . She was the kind of woman who wore ambition like jewelry , and it sparkled on her every move . Finished She spoke to passengers in several languages , switching between them like it was the easiest thing in the world . Every word sounded confident , warm , and commanding .

To Adriana , she looked like a light in the sky , untouchable and dazzling . Adriana couldn't look away . She rested her chin on her palm , eyes bright with admiration . When Yolanda walked past , Adriana waved and smiled . She didn't have many friends . Yolanda had been the first person who'd ever reached out and said , " Let's be friends . Adriana didn't care what her reasons were . She just thought Yolanda was amazing . Everything about her was something Adriana wished she had . The poise . The confidence . The strength . Curtis noticed her expression and smirked .

Even his voice softened when he spoke to Yolanda . " Sir , may I hang your coat for you ? " Yolanda asked politely , her smile practiced but warm , Adriana leaned close to the aisle and whispered , " What a small world . " Yolanda caught her eye and winked . Then , when no one was watching , she slipped a few pieces of imported chocolate from her pocket and pressed them into Adriana's hand . Adriana's face lit up . She felt like a kid getting a secret treat . It was just for her . None of the other passengers got any . Not even Curtis .

When Yolanda turned away , Adriana grinned and held up the chocolates . " Look ! She gave them to me . Just me . Curtis chuckled softly . " Yeah . Only you . " Adriana unwrapped one and popped it into her mouth . The chocolate melted slowly , sweet and smooth . She looked out the window at the clouds below , her chest warm . Everything felt like a dream she didn't want to wake up from . For over 20 years , her life had been nothing but pain and hardship . But right now , that past felt far away and small . Right now , she felt happy . Still , a small part of her was scared .

The thought of losing Gurtis terrified her. 20:15 Wed , Jan Chapter 164 On a hip Finished But he was trying . He was making room for her in his world . Piece by piece , he was giving her something real . And for her , that was enough "This trip to Neororalis isn't just us , Cartis said , fingers wrapped around Adriana's hand . "Wendy and her friends are coming too . They fly out tomorrow , Wendy's bringing a few people from the industry She wants you to meet them ? Adriana's eyes widened . "Wait , really ? " Curtis smiled , amused by her excitement .

He was sacrificing his own vacation , but he didn't care . He wanted this trip to matter . He wanted it to open doors for her He had planned every detail himself . He knew a formal meeting couldn't create real trust . But a trip like this -one filled with laughter , sunlight , and late - night talks - could build real friendships Adriana had talent . All she needed was a path . And he would build it for her . Curtis brushed a hand through her hair . " Yeah . Really " Adriana clung to his arm , grinning . " Curtis , you're incredible ." He laughed sofily .

" Am 12 " At first , all he had wanted was to keep her close . He thought if he protected her and surrounded her with safety , she'd finally feel secure . He even planned to wait a few years before sending her abroad to study But he had misread her . Beneath that shy smile and quiet nature , she had ambition burning in her . She wasn't made to sit in a cage . She needed wings . So he would help her take flight . Curtis looked at her and whispered . I'm good to you . You could at least love me back a little . " He wanted Adriana to give him a bit of the love she gave Matthew " What ?

" Adriana looked up , the hum of the engines drowning his words . Curtis shook his head . " Nothing He was exhausted . He'd been working nonstop for days . Once the plane took off , his eyes drifted shut , and he fell asleep . Yolanda appeared with a blanket and handed it to Adriana with a teasing wink Adriana smiled and mouthed a thank - you before draping it gently over Curtis's shoulders . When the plane leveled out , the attendants began serving meals . Yolanda made sure Curtis wasn't disturbed and brought Adriana a plate of fresh fruit .

Adriana picked at a few pieces , then leaned against Curtis's shoulder . The warmth of his body made her eyelids heavy , and she slowly fell asleep She never expected Curtis to fall in love with her . She wasn't that foolish . Their marriage was an arrangement . A trade . She protected him from the Bartons marriage contract . He gave her a future . One day , she knew , it would end. Divorce was inevitable . 20:15 Wed , Jan Chapter 164 On a Trip : But she wanted that day to come later . Much later . Finished When they reached the hotel , Adriana could hardly contain her excitement .

She had never traveled overseas before . She hadn't even seen much of her own country . When she stepped outside and saw Neocoralis for the first time - the endless ocean glittering beneath the sunlight , waves rolling against a golden shore - she stood there speechless . She felt like a girl seeing the world for the first time , standing at the edge of something too perfect to be real . The sight of it all filled her chest with warmth and a strange ache that made her want to cry and laugh at the same time . The hotel room stretched right over the ocean .

When Adriana opened the door to the balcony , she froze. The sea sparkled beneath her feet , blue and endless , waves gliding against the wooden pillars below . For a second , she forgot to breathe . Everything looked too beautiful to exist . 148 AdminJ