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

Chapter 26 No Mercy Was Given 49 % H Finished Adriana glared at Matthew , her eyes full of hatred . " Mathew ! You bastard ! " Matthew looked away , unable to meet her eyes . " Mr. Langford , you showed up first thing in the morning with your lover . Is this supposed to be an apology ?" A voice came from the doorway . Curtis stepped into the ward carrying breakfast and set it on the table . He looked coldly at Natasha . " I heard your brother took the fall for you ? Illegal detention's a serious charge .

He's probably looking at a few extra years behind bars for covering your mess ." Natasha's face turned pale in an instant . She grabbed tightly onto Matthew's arm . It was obvious - Natasha was afraid of Curtis . And for good reason . The Lincolns were an old - money family in Harborton , far beyond what the Joneses could ever match . Matthew instinctively pulled Natasha behind him and shot Curtis a look of irritation . " Mr.

Lincoln , you seem to have too much free time , wasting your energy on people who aren't worth it ." " Whether someone's worth it or not isn't up to you or me to decide , " Curtis replied coolly , not backing down an inch . Matthew frowned and looked back at Adriana . " Think it over . I'll be in touch ." With that , he took Natasha by the hand and left . In Matthew's eyes , Curtis was just a loose cannon . Everyone in their circle knew his mood swings came without warning . If he wanted to spend his time on someone as " worthless " as Adriana , so be it .

Adriana would never go with a guy like him . Curtis let out a cold remark as he took a seat by the side " You really went for that guy ? Your taste is seriously questionable ." He gestured toward the breakfast . " Eat . " Adriana gave Curtis a grateful look . " Mr. Lincoln , you're still in Haldoria ? " Curtis leaned back lazily on the couch . He was quiet for moment before answering , " Afternoon flight ." Adriana nodded . " I saw your work ," Curtis said again , breaking the silence Adriana looked a little surprised . " Mr. Lincoln , you sawy graduation project online ? " Curtis nodded .

" You've definitely got talent ." A trace of warmth surged in Adriana's chest . " Thank you " I'm willing to lower the original terms of the agreemen I'll approve the funding for you to study abroad in Pastalia this year , " Curtis said , looking at her with intent Adriana's eyes lit up , and she looked at him nervously . " Really ? " Curtis nodded again and stood , looking down at her . " But I have one condition ." III O r 1/3 11:53 Fri , Jan 2 D Chapter 26 No Mercy Was Given Adriana's heart skipped . She looked at him , tense .

༥ ༩ 49 % = Finished " When you come back , you'll join Lincoln Group , " Curtis said firmly . He had always been eager to recruit talent - and Adriana was one . If he saw potential , he wouldn't let it go . Adriana thought for a moment , then nodded . That wasn't a condition ; it was an opportunity . Even if she came back from overseas with awards and accolades , without money or backing , starting her own business would be nearly impossible . Having the right platform mattered . Lincoln Group was one of the top firms in the entire industry . Getting a spot there was already a privilege .

Curtis added , looking straight at her , " And one more thing , during the course of the marriage ... I want a child . " Adriana froze , staring at him . So , they'd have to be a real married couple ? " If you're not comfortable with physical intimacy , I'll agree to IVF . Either way , before my grandpa passes , I want him to have a great - grandchild , " Curtis said matter - of - factly . There was no emotion in his tone . He wasn't talking about love ; he was laying out terms for a deal . Curtis valued Adriana's talent and her capabilities .

That was why he was negotiating marriage with her as though it was a transaction . In Curtis's world , everything had a price tag - even marriage . Adriana could see it clearly . Curtis wasn't like Matthew . What he wanted was straightforward - a deal with clear terms . That kind of honesty didn't leave room for expectations . And without expectations , there'd be no emotional fallout later . But Matthew ... When he first brought her home , all he hid was that he'd protect her and wouldn't let anyone hurt her .

He gave her the illusion that he loved her , that he wanted a real relationship , that he could give her the safety and love she needed . That illusion had nearly cost Adriana her life . " Alright . I agree ," Adriana said without much hesitation . She agreed . She was willing to work with Curtis . She'd enter a contractual marriage with him , study abroad , and then return to work at Lincoln Group . As long as she could escape Matthew and get the life she wanted , it was worth it . She was done being controlled . She was done being stepped on . Curtis gave a small nod . " Get some rest .

After you're discharged , I'll have my assistant , Kenneth , come pick you up ." 2/3 11:53 Fri , Jan 2 DD . Chapter 26 No Mercy Was Given 49 % Finished Before Adriana was discharged , Matthew called a few times , but he never came by . Then , on the day she was released , he showed up . " I'm here to take you home ," he said in a low voice . Adriana didn't respond . She walked right past him , trying to leave . " About Rufus ... Can you sign a letter of leniency ? He's going to be sentenced no matter what .

Natasha just hopes you'll show some mercy , maybe help reduce his time , " Matthew said quietly behind her . Adriana froze . Then , she turned around and stared at him . " When they locked me in the equipment box in the university and left me there to die , did they show me mercy ? When they destroyed the hearing in one of my ears , stomped on my fingers , burned my eye with a cigarette , and stripped me and filmed it to blackmail me , did they ever show me mercy ?

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