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

Chapter 75 Family Tensions Nicole felt a little intimidated by Curtis . She bit her lip as she glanced at Jeremy for help . སལྟ ༠ ། Finished " That's enough ! What nonsense are you spouting ? Nicole just came back - she's the one you'll spend the rest of your life with ," Harold scolded Curtis sharply . " What era are we living in ? You're still holding onto your old - fashioned ideas ? You still think it's okay to have more than one woman ? " Curtis said , holding Adriana's hand , with a teasing smirk on his face . Harold ground his teeth in frustration but managed to hold back his anger .

Adriana's gaze never left Curtis . He really ... knows how to shut people down . By a river in Harborton . Irene stepped out of the car and handed a few strands of hair in a sealed plastic bag to a middle - aged man smoking nearby . " Run a DNA test on this . See if she's my biological niece . " The man exhaled , eyeing Irene . " You haven't given up , have you ? If Chandler really killed your sister and brother - in - law , do you think he'd let Nicole live as a loose end ? " " I have a feeling ... Nicole didn't die .

She's definitely not dead , " Irene said , her voice choking with emotion . " After all these years ... you still can't move on ," the man sighed , pulling Irene into a comforting embrace . " I'll help you check . " Back at the Barton Estate . The dinner that evening left everyone simmering with anger . Kelsey stormed off to her room , fuming , probably in need of some emergency heart medicine . Meanwhile , Danielle was too angry to cause any more trouble for now . Matthew spent the whole night stewing silently ; the more Curtis doted on Adriana , the angrier he got .

The more Matthew stared at Adriana , the more jealous Natasha became . Curtis roasted everyone equally and put them in their place , leaving both Jeremy and Harold annoyed . Everyone was unhappy . No one had the energy to meddle in anyone else's business . Perfect . Adriana quietly enjoyed several desserts , savoring the chef's hard work . They were absolutely delicious . Curtis was thrilled - he'd managed to piss off everyone . MON кл 5 W 111 O > 1/3 20:05 Mon , Jan 5 G ?

Chapter 75 Family Tensions Finished He grinned smugly in his chair , refusing to eat himself , instead continuously feeding Adriana . Adriana buried her head in her plate , her checks puffed out like a little hamster . Curtis watched her , smiling , and kept serving her more . " I can't eat anymore ... " Adriana tugged at Curtis under the table , whispering softly . She didn't want to seem rude by leaving food uneaten , but Curtis kept piling her plate . Curtis stifled a laugh . " Eat more . You're too skinny . " Adriana sighed . What is with this guy ?

His happiness seems to be built on everyone else's discomfort . Indeed , when Curtis was in a bad mood , he spared no one equally . Harold scowled , growing more and more irritated by Curtis . " I'm full . I'm leaving ." He hadn't even touched his utensils . " You haven't started eating ... " Jeremy spoke , exasperated . " I'm full from being pissed off ! " Harold snorted , then he got up to leave . A few steps later , he remembered something and came back to hand Nicole an envelope full of cash . " Nicole , this is a gift from me .

You and Curtis are engaged , and you'll eventually be a Lincoln . This is just rightfully yours ." Harold deliberately spoke so Adriana and Curtis could hear . " Grandpa , I didn't know you were into someone so much younger than you . At your age , it might not be a good idea to remarry . Otherwise , Grandma might come knocking on your door in the middle of the night , " Curtis said , effortlessly provoking him . Adriana was munching on a salad and almost dropped her fork in shock after hearing what he said . " What the hell are you talking about , you brat?! " Harold spat , genuinely angry .

He raised his hand to strike Curtis , only to be stopped by Jeremy . " Don't block me . I'll beat him to death today ! " There's only you and me left in the Lincolns , and I'm already married . It's fully legal , " Curtis said , pulling out his marriage certificate and laying it on the table . Adriana stared at Curtis , stunned . Why does he carry the marriage certificate everywhere ? Did he bring it today just to anger Harold and shut down the arranged marriage with the Bartons ? Matthew's expression darkened as well .

The two marriage certificates were blinding , making him want to rip them from Curtis's hands . What the hell is he doing , showing off ? 2/3 Chapter 75 Family Tensions Finished " Come here ! Come here and see if I won't beat you ! You think I'm too old to give you a smacking ? " Harold , uncharacteristically flustered , was nearly foaming with rage at Curtis . " We have very few heirs in our family . Don't you want me to continue the family line ? Adriana is pregnant . Don't scare her or the baby . " Curtis revealed his trump card . As expected , Harold's fiery temper instantly cooled .

But Matthew's eyes widened at Adriana . Pregnant ? Unlike Matthew , Curtis was the sole heir in the Lincolns for three generations . The entire Lincoln Group depended on him . Everything in the Lincolns belonged to Curtis alone , with no one daring to compete . 108 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.

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