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

Chapter 25 Marriage as Leverage 49 % Finished " Adriana , are you sure you don't have any enemies? Youre not holding onto any serious dirt on the Langfords or the Joneses ? " Joe asked carefully , testing the waters . Adriana shook her head . " It was sodium cyanide ... " Joe lowered his voice . Adriana's face went pale from shock . Sodium cyanide - that was the kind of substance used in euthanasia . Who would go to such extreme lengths just to kill her ? " The police will get to the bottom of this . But you need to be really careful right now .

If anything happens , call me right away , " Joe said , making sure she understood how serious it was . Adriana nodded , still unable to make sense of any of it . Could Matthew want her dead ? That didn't seem possible . Then who ? After Joe left , Adriana just sat there in a daze . Around 2:00 p.m., Matthew showed up with Natasha . This time , he didn't bring anyone else . He was probably worried that Adriana might get triggered . He'd gone to the police station first to bail Natasha out and then brought her straight to the hospital .

" Adriana , Natasha's here to apologize , " Matthew said as they stood inside the hospital ward . Natasha looked pale and clearly didn't want to be there , but she still spoke up . " Adriana , I'm really sorry . Hurting you wasn't what I meant to do . I never thought Rufus would actually take it that far . " Her eyes turned red , and her was acting flawless . " I was just overwhelmed with jealousy . I couldn't handle the idea that in the four years I was gone , you and Matthew ... " She deliberately chose that moment to expose Adriana's relationship with Matthew . Matthew visibly panicked .

" Natasha ... " take over Natasha looked at him through her tears . " I'm sorry . I knew about you and Adriana , but I still let jealousy I shouldn't have come back . I ruined everyting between you two . Matthew , I'll step aside . I'll give you to Adriana . I'm sorry ." ... She turned and started to walk away , crying . Matthew's face went pale as he grabbed her arm . " Who id you could leave ? You're my fiancee , and we're getting married soon ! Me and her ... " He glanced at Adriana . He was being forced to make a coice - right here , right now .

" There's nothing between me and her anymore ... " Mathew's voice was hoarse . O 1/3 < 11:53 Fri , Jan 2 DO Chapter 25 Marriage as Leverage Adriana let out a tired laugh . g ༤ 49 % - Finished So , they'd come here just to act out some twisted love drama in front of her ? Natasha kept crying and shook her head . " I'm sorry . It's all my fault . It's really all my fault ... " " No , it's not ! It's my fault ... " Matthew pulled her into a tight hug , then looked anxiously at Adriana . " Adriana ! You're not blameless in this either . Just the master slide .

Release a statement and clear up the rumors online for Natasha ! " Adriana's eyes were misty , but she laughed . " I'm at fault oo ? Matthew , what did I do wrong ? When I got together with you , she was already married . You were single , I was single ... Tell me , what exactly did I do wrong ? " Matthew frowned , clearly irritated . " Adriana , shut up . " Adriana let out a mocking laugh and said nothing more Natasha looked up at Matthew with teary eyes , clearly trying to manipulate the moment . " Matthew , don't be so harsh with her . She was with you for four years .

She even helped take care of you on my behalf. " Adriana found it ridiculous . She turned her head away , refusing to look at either of them . Natasha , eyes still wet with tears , spoke again . " Matthew , if you're really going to marry me , at least do something to make it up to her . " Matthew nodded . " Okay . " Matthew looked at Adriana again and said , " Adriana , Natasha's a kind person by nature . You really shouldn't have smeared her reputation online like that ." Adriana acted like she hadn't heard him and kept staring out the window .

How had she never noticed before how grating Matthew's voice was ? He was calling Natasha a kind person ? What a joke . " Matthew , Ms. Xander isn't getting any younger . It's time she settles down , " Natasha said , her tone full of implication . " I'll feel better marrying you once I've seen her married off too . Otherwise , I'll always feel guilty toward her . " Adriana clenched her fists tightly , her breathing turning shaky . So , this was Natasha's angle . She wanted Matthew to marry her off quickly . " Ms. Jones , my marriage is none of your business .

Get ot , " Adriana snapped , pointing at the door , Natasha looked at Matthew with tearful eyes . " Matthew , er's hold off on our wedding . At least until Anna forgives me and until she's married . We can talk about ing the knot then . " Matthew knew exactly what Natasha was doing . She was pressuring him . She wanted him to make a decision today and set an example . She wanted him to clean up the mess - Adriana - before they got married . 2/3 11:53 Fri , Jan 2 DOD Chapter 25 Marriage as Leverage ༥ . 49 % = Finished After a long silence , Matthew finally looked at Adriana .

ll help you find a young man at the company- someone with ambition . You can marry him and settle down here in Haldoria . I'll give you an apartment . It'll be yours , as part of your prenuptial assets , " he said , calm but cold . " You're disgusting , " Adriana said , her voice trembling as her breath quickened . " Even if I stay single my whole life , I will never let you decide anything for me ! " " I heard the orphanage you grew up in is about to be torn down . Without the right funding or connections , they won't get approval for a new site .

When it's demolished , those kids will just be scattered to other orphanages ," Matthew said , lowering his voice . He was threatening her now . Send Gifts 60 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.