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

Chapter 27 Contract Over Romance 3.49 % Finished Matthew froze in place . His Adam's apple bobbed slightly , and for a moment , there was a flicker of guilt in his eyes . But Adriana found that flicker of pity disgusting . " When Rufus beat me until I was hospitalized and tried to rape me , did he ever stop to think about showing mercy ? Matthew , you're just as disgusting as the ones who hurt me . From beginning to end , you , your sister , Rufus , and Camelia ... You're all the same . You're bullies . Adriana walked right up to him , her gaze steady and unyielding .

" But people like you don't stay on top forever . " " Adriana ! " Matthew panicked when she turned to leave . He didn't know why , but suddenly , he was afraid . " Adriana , just let me explain ." He grabbed her wrist . " I didn't mean it like that . I was just- " Before he could finish , Natasha walked over . Her eyes landed on Matthew's hand gripping Adriana's wrist . Her expression darkened as she glared at Adriana . " Ms. Xander , you can refuse to settle privately .

That's your right , but stop clinging to my boyfriend ." Matthew let out a frustrated sigh and rubbed his brow before eventually releasing Adriana's wrist . " Ms. Jones , instead of wasting time being jealous , maybe reflect on yourself . You married someone else for your family's benefit , and now that you've been dumped , you're crawling back looking for a replacement ... Adriana said , turning to glance at Matthew . " Maybe when I was young and stupid , I had a thing for junk food . But I've grown up now . I'm not into trash anymore ." Natasha's face flushed with rage .

Humiliated , she raised her hand , ready to slap Adriana . " Ms. Xander , Mr. Lincoln sent me to pick you up , " a cold voice cut in . It was Kenneth Heath , Curtis's assistant . He stepped in and stood protectively in front of Adriana . Adriana looked at Natasha , who was furious and shocked but didn't dare to cross Kenneth . She laughed . So , this was what it felt like to have real power behind you . " Turns out you'd be scared of someone too , Ms. Jones . Ihought someone like you always acted like you were above the law , " Adriana said with a mocking smile .

Natasha clenched her fists in anger and looked at Matthew . " Matthew , did you hear what she just said- " Matthew rubbed his temples and said in a low voice , " Adriana , come here ." He wanted her to obey . " Curtis might help you for now , but he won't be there for you forever . He's only helping you because he temporarily sees some value in you . You understand that , right ? " That was the way businessmen thought . Everything can down to value . Matthew believed Curtis was no exception . If there were no benefits for him to gain , he wouldn't have involved himself .

Adriana looked at Matthew straight in the eye . " I know he won't be there for me forever ." O 1/3 11:53 Fri , Jan 2 Chapter 27 Contract Over Romance Then , she turned and left with Kenneth . 49 % 白 Finished She knew better than to believe someone could protect her for a lifetime . That was exactly why she had to use the time Curtis was helping her to build a version of herself that could protect her for life . Kenneth drove Adriana to Curtis's villa in Haldoria - Clarke Residence . The one who opened the door and welcomed her in was the same gentle Eva from before . " Ms.

Xander , we meet again ," Eva said with a warm smile handing her a glass of warm water . " Thank you ," Adriana replied with a small smile . " Ms. Xander , Mr. Lincoln rarely returns to Haldoria . He said you could stay here until you leave for your studies abroad , " Kenneth said politely . Then , he took out a folder and handed it to her . " This is the prenuptial agreement . Please take a look ." Adriana took it and skimmed through . Curtis had offered generous terms .

Aside from the requirement that she give birth to a child for the Lincoln family during their marriage , there weren't any particularly strict conditions . Nothing beyond spending more time with Harold and doing regular video calls with him while overseas . It was obvious that Curtis really cared about Harold . " Mr. Lincoln lost his parents at a young age . It was Mr. Harold who raised him , so he means a great deal to him ," Kenneth explained . Adriana nodded . " And this marriage will be kept private . Aside from Mr. Harold , there's no need for anyone else to know ," Kenneth added .

Even the way Kenneth said it was strictly businesslike . Everyone here knew this was a partnership , so there was no need to get sentimental about it . Adriana nodded again . Seeing how cooperative and quiet she was , Kenneth found himself growing more impressed with her . His tone even softened a bit . " Ms. Xander , do you have any additional terms you'd like to include ? If you do , just let me know . I'll inform Mr. Lincoln and we can add them to the agreement . For example , housing , cars , money ... He was subtly trying to remind her that she could ask for more .

Curtis could more than afford it . Adriana glanced over the agreement again . Honestly , Curtis was already offering a lot . xury estate worth over a hundred million dollars . mount increasing depending on how long the After the divorce , he'd give her Clarke Residence - this She'd also receive 30 million dollars per year , with the marriage lasted . He'd even add her to the Lincolns's tru . Even after the divorce , she'd still receive the monthly dividends entitled to Lincoln family member That was no small sum .

111 O 2/3 11:54 Fri , Jan 2 DO Chapter 27 Contract Over Romance All in all , Curtis was being shockingly generous - so generous it stunned Adriana . 49 % Finished Back then , Matthew had only ever handed her little tokens . They were tiny sums of money after she'd been hurt , a few tens of thousands of dollars here and there . He always made it feel like some grand act of kindness , but all it ever did was make her feel ashamed and belittled . But Curtis ? He was offering so much , and Adriana didn't feel humiliated at all . This wasn't pity ; this was hitting the jackpot .

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