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

Chapter 82 Tense Car Ride Adriana didn't say a word and shrank back slightly against Curtis . She had assumed Matthew had started the fight . Finished " Matthew ... " The car window rolled down , and Natasha , who had been holding back for a long time , finally spoke in a low , firm voice . " We need to go now , or we'll miss our flight . " Matthew frowned , glanced at Adriana , and got into the car . Natasha's gaze lingered on Adriana as she spoke coolly . " See you in Haldoria , Adriana . " Her words carried a clear , almost threatening weight . " Curtis ...

you guys didn't really fight , did you ? " Adriana huffed in frustration , too scared to really get angry . She was still very afraid of Curtis . Curtis's lips curved into a relaxed smile , his mood seemingly unaffected . " Since you stuck up for me , I'll treat you to two servings of dessert balls . " Adriana reluctantly murmured her agreement , letting Curtis pull her toward the car . " Curtis ! " Tom drove up , and the rear window rolled down , revealing Nicole's pretty face . Looking somewhat uncomfortable , Tom got out and opened the door . " Mr. Curtis ... Mr.

Harold asked you to take Ms. Nicole shopping and show her around Harborton ." Curtis's expression darkened instantly ; his good mood evaporated . Nicole , however , didn't seem to notice , patting the seat beside her . " Curtis , sit here . " It was a five - seater car . Nicole sitting in the back meant Curtis and Adriana would have to split up . No way the three of them would squeeze into the rear seat . Adriana silently moved toward the front passenger seat , but Curtis grabbed her . Curtis , for some reason , was in a weird mood. He shot Adriana a cold look .

" Where do you think you're going ? " She's not even trying to shield me , just pushing me toward another woman ? " I'm getting in the car ? " Adriana replied , puzzled . " Sit in the back , " Curtis said flatly . Adriana nodded and got in , sitting next to Nicole . Nicole huffed , clearly annoyed . Adriana had assumed Curtis would take the front , but he squeezed in with her instead . 1/3 20:07 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 82 Tense Car Ride Even Tom , opening the front passenger door , froze . Instead of taking the spacious front seat , Curtis insisted on crowding the back .

Curtis stretched his long legs out , forcing Adriana to scoot closer to Nicole . Nicole , irritated , bumped Adriana slightly and reluctantly scooted closer to the edge . Curtis raised an eyebrow , leaning back lazily while continuing to stretch his legs . Finished Adriana didn't dare move any further , sitting stiffly in the middle like she was sitting on pins and needles . Both sides were equally intimidating , and she couldn't afford to offend either . " I'm suffocating ! " Nicole complained , glancing at Adriana . " Can't you sit in the front ?

" Adriana quietly looked down , saying nothing . Curtis's expression darkened slightly . During a braking pause , he grabbed Adriana around the waist and pulled her right onto his lap . Adriana stared at him in shock . Isn't this ... a little too much ? Nicole's face darkened , clearly furious . " Curtis ... I can sit by myself , " she murmured , trying to wriggle free from his embrace . " Just stay like this ," Curtis said lazily , adjusting Adriana so her legs rested squarely against Nicole . Nicole's eyes reddened with anger .

She tried to inch closer to Curtis , but Adriana's long legs blocked her , forcing Nicole to sulk at the edge of the seat . After just returning to the Bartons , Nicole couldn't gauge Curtis's temper yet . The look he had given her earlier had been terrifying . She stared anxiously out the window , telling herself not to rush . There was plenty of time . Since the Bartons and the Lincolns had an engagement , plus all those family ties , Curtis would be hers sooner or later . Once she married Curtis , the first thing she would do was send Adriana abroad , never to return .

During the drive to the shopping district , Adriana stayed in Curtis's lap . At first , she was tense , but the slow pace made her tired , so she cautiously shifted her weight . Seeing her exhaustion , Curtis's mood improved . He quietly tightened his hold on her , murmuring , " Relax , don't move around ... Adriana's face flushed crimson . This guy could be such a jerk sometimes ! " " Curtis , where exactly are we going ? " Nicole tried to make conversation with him . 2/3 20:08 Mon , Jan 5 GT Chapter 82 Tense Car Ride Curtis didn't answer .

Finished She didn't feel awkward and continued , " Curtis , besides work , do you have any hobbies ? Do you like tennis ? Or something else ? I'm open to anything ; we probably have common interests . " " Free solo climbing . Wanna try ? You won't get an insurance payout if you fall , " Curtis said , looking at Nicole . Nicole visibly stiffened , falling silent . Adriana realized why Curtis hadn't had a serious relationship before her , despite being almost 30 ...

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