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

Chapter 38 Danielle's Plan Finished Curtis looked deeply into Adriana's eyes and remained quiet for a long time before finally saying , " No. " He hadn't seen her before . Adriana let out a small sigh of relief . So it really was just her imagination . When the car stopped in the underground parking lot , Curtis led Adriana into the elevator . Honestly , if he just wanted to give her something , he could've easily asked the store to deliver it . But he chose to take her out himself . The moment they stepped out of the elevator , Adriana froze .

Haldoria really was small , because right in front of her was Natasha . And Natasha wasn't with Matthew ; she was with Danielle , the Bartons ' eldest daughter . " Curtis ? " Danielle saw him and greeted him excitedly . Natasha's eyes landed on Adriana , and her expression instantly darkened . " Wow , you really pop up everywhere . " Danielle turned to Natasha , curious . " You two know each other ? " Natasha gave her a quick glance and said coolly , " She's Anna , the one I told you about ." Danielle's look toward Adriana turned sharp and full of disgust . " So it's her !

Guess she's more capable than I thought ." Adriana kept her head down , ignoring them , and tried to walk away . She didn't want to cause any trouble for Curtis . But Curtis reached out and took Adriana's hand right in front of both women . " Do you have a problem with my wife ? " As soon as he said it , Natasha stared at Adriana in shock . Adriana was just as shocked , looking at Curtis . Aren't we supposed to keep the marriage secret ? Natasha was so shocked she couldn't speak for a while . His wife ? Has Curtis lost his mind ? Marrying an orphan ?

1/3 8:41 Sat , Jan 3 Chapter 38 Danielle's Plan 96 Finished Danielle was taken aback , but since she'd already heard something from Belinda , she wasn't that surprised . " No problem ," she said quietly . " I just think ... she's not good enough for you . Besides , our families have a marriage agreement , even if ... " Danielle trailed off , unable to finish her own sentence . After all , the engagement wasn't hers to begin with . " My wife is amazing , " Curtis said , looking straight at Adriana . He meant it . Adriana's SAT scores and her talent for design had both amazed him .

There weren't many women who could genuinely impress Curtis . During her four years with Matthew , he only noticed that she was obedient , pretty , and had a body he liked . He never bothered to look deeper and recognize her true strengths . Adriana was the top student in her class , the best student from that small town where her orphanage was . Her achievements were the real deal . Adriana stared blankly at Curtis . So this is what it feels like to have your hard work recognized . An indescribable warmth filled her , and she instinctively held her head higher . " Mr. Lincoln ...

" Natasha spoke up , unwilling to let it go , but Danielle grabbed her wrist to stop her . Natasha might not understand Curtis well , but Danielle did . Curtis was not someone you wanted to mess with . Curtis gave Natasha a cold glance , then took Adriana's hand and walked away . " How could Curtis be interested in Adriana ? I mean , how could he marry her ? " Natasha was getting anxious . She couldn't accept that an orphan - a woman she had always looked down on -was suddenly on her level . Curtis was basically the crown prince of Harborton . Countless women tried to get close to him .

Even Danielle once went out of her way to win him over . 2/3 8:41 Sat , Jan 3 .. Chapter 38 Danielle's Plan 696 Finished " Don't worry . Curtis isn't really into her . He probably married her because she's easy to control ," Danielle said calmly , confident that Curtis would never fall for Adriana . " Curtis is still hung up on someone . No woman can truly get him . My guess ? He and Adriana just have a contract marriage . He's using her to keep Harold quiet . " Natasha nodded grimly , but even with Danielle's explanation , she still couldn't accept it . " You're into Curtis , too .

Can you accept this ? " Natasha asked Danielle . Aren't you going to try to break them up ? " I'm not in a hurry , " Danielle replied coolly . " Harold wants Curtis to marry my sister , Nicole . If the Bartons ever find her , Harold will make sure Curtis divorces Adriana ." When that happens , Curtis and Adriana's contract marriage will be over . " But if the Bartons ' heiress really comes back , won't that be bad for you ? " Natasha asked worriedly . Back then , Gilbert and his wife died in Haldoria , and baby Nicole disappeared .

That was how Danielle and Chandler managed to return to the Barton Estate openly . If Nicole never came back , all of the Bartons ' inheritance would go to Danielle and Chandler . But if Nicole did return , they wouldn't get a single cent or a single share . Danielle smirked . " Don't worry . The real Nicole will never come back . But when the time is right ... a Nicole who works for us can return to the Barton Estate ." Natasha breathed a sigh of relief . Natasha would only benefit if Danielle secured her position as the Bartons ' heiress . 108 AdminJ