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

Chapter 47 Grandpa , You Know Me Curtis told Adriana he would never abandon her . . ព Finished To divorce her now would only make the Lincolns acknowledge the so - called scandal as truth . The reason Curtis had climbed so high in the corporate world was because he never rushed to wash himself clean when others threw dirt - he never played defense , never explained himself in panic . " Curtis , she's lying to you ! If you divorce her now , it won't be too late to fix this ! " Belinda snapped from the doorway , furious .

" Belinda , if your classmates believed rumors and gossip about you - said you were promiscuous or had no self - respect - what would you do ? " Curtis turned slowly , his eyes like ice . Belinda froze . For a second , she couldn't speak . Back at the dance academy , she had been bullied . That's why , when Adriana mentioned Mia hitting her , Belinda felt a flicker of guilt . But her resentment for Adriana ran too deep . " Never learn about someone through the mouths of others .

And never empathize with - or trust - a man who bad - mouths his ex - girlfriend or ex - wife to everyone he meets . " He pointed at her , a warning in his voice . " And don't think I've forgotten about your little dating incident at school . I just haven't had time to deal with that yet ." Belinda's eyes widened in panic . She turned to flee . " Come back ." Curtis's tone dropped - stern , commanding, dangerous . He was truly angry . " Apologize to Adriana , " he ordered . Belinda flinched , trembling as she stood at the door . She was really afraid of Curtis's wrath .

Her eyes reddened as she mumbled , " I'm ... sorry . " Adriana just stood there , stunned , her gaze locked on Curtis . " Have Tom take her back to school , " Curtis said curtly , typing a message to his chauffeur . Belinda fled in tears . " Curtis ... After what Matthew said to the reporters , your grandfather must have misunderstood . What if he tells you to divorce me ? " Adriana asked nervously , glancing at Curtis . 1/3 Finished What if Harold forces him to get a divorce ? " Don't worry . I'll handle it . " Curtis picked up his phone and called Harold right in front of her .

The old man answered almost immediately . " Why are you only calling now ? " His voice was full of anger . Years as a seasoned businessman had given him a presence that crushed anyone who stood before him . Even through the speaker , his deep , commanding voice carried a weight that made Adriana's palms sweat . She lowered her head , her mind spinning . If Curtis gave up the collaboration for the family's reputation , what would she do then ? She thought , If it really comes to that , maybe I'll drag Matthew down with me . Her thoughts twisted into a dark place .

Maybe she should just die together with Matthew . Call him out somewhere , and take him down with her . Ever since her breakdown freshman year , Adriana's thoughts had always teetered on the edge of extremes . If it weren't for the small sense of duty she still carried , she might've ended it long ago . " Belinda came home and caused a scene . I was dealing with her just now , that's why I missed . your calls ," Curtis explained calmly . " Did you see what Matthew said at the press conference ? The girl he mentioned - is she the one you're involved with ? " Harold's tone grew heavier .

Adriana's palms were slick with sweat ; she bowed her head lower . Curtis gave her a brief glance before answering evenly . " Yes , he was talking about Adriana - but what he said isn't true . Back in her freshman year , she was bullied by his sister . We have solid evidence . His sister was arrested . That's why he's desperate and lashing out ." " Hmph . The Langfords already reached out to me , " Harold said coldly . " They're furious . If that girl goes to jail , they won't take it quietly . Are you sure you've thought this through ?

" He meant - Are you sure you're ready to make the Langfords your enemy for this girl ? " Grandpa , Adriana , and I are already married , " Curtis said calmly . There was silence , then a sharp intake of breath . " Curtis , you got married without telling me ? Something this big - and you didn't even inform your grandfather ? Do you still have any respect for me ? " 2/3 Finished " We planned to come home in a few days and tell you in person , " Curtis replied evenly . Well , what's done is done . " The Langfords and Lincolns have been partners for decades .

I don't care what- " Harold snapped , ready to stop Curtis's plans . Adriana's eyes filled with tears as she stared nervously at Curtis . " Grandpa . " Curtis's tone cut clean through his words . " You know me . " There was a long silence on the other end . Then the old man's voice dropped low . " Settle this matter first . Then come see me . " The line went dead . Curtis set the phone down and leaned against the desk , his gaze steady on Adriana . " See ? He won't oppose it . As long as I'm serious about marrying you , nothing else matters to him ." Adriana stared at him , wide - eyed .

From the sound of it , Harold was a man who valued reputation above all - after all , the Lincolns were the top family of Harborton . Just what had Curtis and his so - called first love done in the past to make the old man yield so easily ? She couldn't help thinking that she was reaping what others had sown " I'll deal with Matthew , " Curtis said finally . She thought , No , I want to hear from him myself - why he said those things . 108 AdminJ