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

After transferring the money to her bank account , Adriana headed straight to the big mall nearby . Fifty grand was a huge deal to her . But for Matthew ? Probably not even pocket change . " I'd like to see that bag , " Adriana said , gathering her courage as she stepped into a luxury boutique . The salesgirl gave her a quick once - over . " That one's 49,800 dollars ." Adriana smiled . Perfect . That's exactly what she had . " I'll take it . Please wrap it up , " she said calmly , sitting down as her legs were killing her . The salesgirl's attitude flipped instantly .

She smiled brightly and went to get the bag . .51 % Finished In this store , a forty - something - thousand bag was entry - level . Nothing fancy . But for Adriana , it was dignity . The moment she held the bag , it felt heavy in her hands She didn't feel more confident because of it . If anything ... she felt even smaller . As she was about to leave the counter , another bag in a display case caught her eye . " Can I ask how much that one is ? " She remembered that bag . Matthew had given the exact same one to Natasha .

When Natasha carried it , she looked elegant , poised - radiating confidence . " That one's a limited edition , " the salesgirl smiled . " Store display . You'd need at least 30 million in accumulated purchases or buy around ten million worth of products to qualify . " Adriana froze . Thirty million ... What did 30 million mean ? For Matthew , it was pocket change - something he'd burn just to make Natasha smile . For an orphanage , it could save hundreds of lives Life is both priceless and dirt cheap . And Adriana ? She belonged to the cheap kind .

The gap between her and Natasha wasn't just the price of a bag . It was family , education , and every little thing that shaped who they became . Matthew would never toss a few grand at Natasha and call it a day , because Natasha's worth far exceeded that ... Adriana was never meant to play in their world . Funny how she once thought she meant even a little something to Matthew . What a joke . 1/3 11:46 Fri , Jan 2 DOD . 51 % Chapter 4 You're Getting Married , Right ? Finished Back at her apartment , Adriana listed the bag on a resal site .

The bag was brand new , priced slightly lower , and was easy to sell . Once the money came in , she'd transfer it straight to the orphanage director's account . The kids still didn't have proper winter clothes . Forty grand would be enough to get them through the season . After a hot shower , Adriana stood by the clothing rack , aked , picking out what to wear for tomorrow's meeting with Curtis . The door opened . Without warning or calling first , Matthew walked in . Startled , Adriana instinctively grabbed a towel to cover herself . " Mr. Langford ... " " You quit ?

" Matthew frowned , carrying a bag of cheap fruit he'd grabbed from the market downstairs . He never showed up empty - handed , but it was always small stuff - mini cakes , a few fruits , a simple bouquet . " Yeah ." Adriana nodded . This apartment was his rental anyway . His coming and going was normal . " Don't worry about Mia . I've got it handled ." He pinched her cheek lightly , pulled her onto the bed , and spoke in an unusually gentle voice . " Still hurts ? " Adriana lowered her gaze and shook her head . " I already spoke to HR . Your resignation's canceled .

Just take a few days off and come back whenever you want , " he said , like it was some kind of favor . To Adriana , it was charity . Honestly , it had always been . Ever since he found out his sister led those girls who stripped and humiliated her in college , Matthew had been handing down his pity from above . " You're getting married ... right ? " Adriana took a deep breath , forcing the words out . Matthew went quiet . He didn't answer . Adriana smiled through the sting in her eyes . " I won't go back to the company , I'll move out soon too , Matthew ... let's end this .

Best wishes to you and Ms. Jons . " She still had her pride . She wasn't going to be the mistress . Matthew frowned , clearly annoyed . " Are you picking a fight with me ? " Adriana gave a weak smile as she replied , " No ... " He pulled her into his arms , like he was calming a tantrum . " Stay here for now . We'll talk when the wedding actually happens ." His tone was casual , like none of this should hurt . Maybe , from the start , he never really saw her as a person . 2/3 11:46 Fri , Jan 2 Chapter 4 You're Getting Married , Right ? ས 351 % Finished " About that car accident ...

Natasha was scared . She felt ad for not checking on you . " As he spoke , his hand slid along her slim waist - he always liked her figure . After all , he'd been the one feeding her since she was a teen . At 19 , Adriana was still underdeveloped from years of poor nutrition . It was Matthew who took her in and made sure she finally ate real meals instead of surviving on water , plain loaf , and leftovers . " Tomorrow night , Natasha's hosting a family dinner . A few friends are coming , and I plan to propose to her at home .

Come early and help out ." He tugged the towel from her body , his hands already moving , his breath warm against her neck . Adriana thought he was downright cruel . At his core , he and his sister were exactly the same . Had Natasha not satisfied him during all those days in Neocoralis ? " I'm not going ... " Adriana said , pushing him off and grabbing the towel from the floor . Her stomach churned . She had a meeting with Curtis tomorrow night anyway . " If you don't show up , she'll get suspicious . " Matthew's tone turned cold . This was the first time Adriana ever pushed him away .

" She's divorced and a bit sensitive . I don't want her getting any ideas about us . " Send Gifts 60 W 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.