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

Ms Escape : Marrying to Run , Fighting to Rise Chapter 165 Insane Matthew 499 Finished " Curtis , can I post this on Instagram ? " she asked , her voice rising with excitement . Curtis sat beside her , his elbows resting on the balcony rail . " You don't need to ask me , " he said , eyes still on the waves . " Do whatever makes you happy ." Adriana leaned closer , her shoulder brushing his arm . " Then let's take a picture together , " she said softly . Curtis turned his head , and for a moment , she caught the faintest smile on his lips . She wanted to save it all .

His face , his warmth , the quiet peace between them . She wanted proof that this moment existed , just in case everything fell apart one day . " Alright , " he said finally . " Let's do it . " He never refused her . Not once . He was kind in a way that made her chest tighten . She wanted him to have the best . Back in Haldoria , when Nicole had insulted him , Adriana had nearly lost her mind . She had wanted to slap that smug look right off Nicole's face just to stop her from hurting him . But no matter how close they became , she still didn't really know him .

Curtis never mentioned the Bartons ' engagement . He never explained why he couldn't end it . Why he'd rather marry her - a woman he barely knew - than walk away from that deal . Adriana wanted to ask . The words had burned on her tongue more than once . But something about it felt forbidden , like touching a scar that hadn't healed . That night , she posted the photo of them standing together on the balcony . Curtis's arm was around her shoulders , and the sunset turned the sky gold behind them . Her followers were few . She'd blocked most of her old college friends .

But one person she didn't block was Matthew . Maybe it was childish . Maybe it was revenge . But she wanted him to see it . When the notification popped up- " Matthew liked your photo " -Adriana stared at it until the screen dimmed . She didn't know what he felt when he saw it . And she didn't care anymore . 1/4 8:43 Sat , Jan 10 : Chapter 165 Insane Matthew 1930 Finished While Adriana and Curtis watched the ocean turn to fire in the dying light , Matthew sat in a dim bar surrounded by half - empty bottles . He was drunk , his words slurred but loud .

" I'm not getting married , " he shouted , slamming his glass down . " I'm done . I'm not marrying Natasha . " Darren leaned across the table , his face pale . " You've lost your mind , man ." Maybe he really had gone insane . " Matthew , what the hell does that mean ? " Natasha snapped as she stormed into the private room . Her heels clicked hard against the floor , her face burning with anger . Matthew looked up from his drink , his eyes glassy and unfocused . " It means the engagement's off , " he said , his words slurred . " We're done . No wedding .

" Natasha froze , then grabbed the nearest glass of wine . The red liquid splashed across his face in a single motion . " You're gonna regret this , " she spat before turning on her heel and slamming the door behind her . The sound echoed through the room . Matthew stood there , dripping with wine . Then he snatched his phone and threw it at Darren's chest . " She went to Neocoralis . With Curtis ! " His voice was raw , full of rage and heartbreak . " She posted it online . She's taunting me . She still cares . I can tell she still loves me .

" He pressed his fingers against his temples , trying to fight the pounding in his head . " Darren , I need your help . I have to bring her back . " Darren stared at him in disbelief . They'd known each other since they were kids . They'd been through everything together . He got along with Curtis too , but he feared Curtis . Seeing Matthew like this - drunk , obsessed , broken - it didn't feel real . Matthew was his bro . And he was doing it over one woman . " Man , you've lost it ," Darren said quietly . " She's not special . She's just another spoiled girl . There are plenty like her .

" Matthew shoved him so hard his chair scraped across the floor . " Shut up ! She's nothing like them ! " His voice cracked , and the anger bled into desperation . He thought of her - the way she smiled when she looked at him , the soft sound of her laugh , the way she always made the world quiet when she was near . The years they were together were Matthew's most peaceful . Even when Langford Group was a 21 8:43 Sat , Jan 10 Chapter 165 Insane Matthew : mess , his heart would quiet down when he went back to Adriana . 99 Finished Adriana wasn't just a girl . She had been peace itself .

The only part of his life that didn't feel like war . She had learned to cook because of him . She had made his favorite meals and watched him with eyes full of devotion . She had loved him so fiercely it scared him . And now she was gone . The woman who once couldn't live without him had walked away . The door creaked open again . " Mr. Langford ." Danielle stepped inside , her presence sharp and elegant . She waited until Curtis and Adriana left Haldoria before showing her face . Matthew's eyes narrowed . " What are you doing here ? " She gave him a calm smile and signaled to the waiter .

A small glass of hangover cure appeared on the table in front of him . " I heard the rumors , " she said softly . " The one about the illegitimate child . I can help you . My way will make you untouchable in Haldoria . Would you like to hear it ? " Matthew gave a dry laugh . " You think I'm stupid enough to fall for that ? I've been doing this long enough to know deals like that always come with a knife behind them . " " You don't believe me . " Danielle crossed her legs and leaned closer , her eyes gleaming . " Then maybe you should clear the room first.

What I'm about to tell you has to do with Curtis's father . " That made him pause . He turned to Darren , the alcohol haze lifting from his eyes . " Get everyone out . Now . " Darren hesitated . He didn't like where this was going . Danielle was trouble , and everyone knew it . And Curtis - he was the last person you ever wanted to make an enemy of . Some time back , he'd helped Matthew plan a way to mess with Adriana . Curtis had caught the whole thing on video . Because of that , his father locked him at home for two full weeks and tore into him every single day until his ears rang .

Darren didn't want to see Matthew and Curtis tearing each other apart because of a woman . His voice came out low . " Matthew ... " " Leave ," Matthew muttered , pressing his fingers to his forehead like the sound of Darren's voice hurt him . Darren let out a long breath , stood up , and waved for the others to follow him out . 3/4 8:43 Sat , Jan 10 Chapter 165 Insane Matthew ༢ 「 ༡༡ ) Finished Danielle's smile was small but sharp . " You know what gets to Curtis the most ? His parents . " Everyone in Harborton knew about that . Curtis's father had been in a terrible accident years ago .

He lost both legs and turned into a storm of anger and mood swings . Nobody ever knew what would set him off next . 274 4/4 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.