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

Finished " Take small sips . " Curtis noticed Adriana wasn't herself and handed her a bottle of water , urging her to drink steadily . Adriana nodded , but swallowing didn't ease the pain . Every twinge in her ear brought back memories of being beaten by Mia and the others four years ago . It was her personal hell , her nightmare . " Feeling any better ? " Curtis's voice sounded distant . Adriana , eyes red , sank into Curtis's arms and hugged him tightly . Even though she knew she probably shouldn't be doing this , right now all she wanted was warmth and safety .

Curtis stiffened for a moment , then pulled her close . " I'm sorry ... I came too late ." Adriana's ear hurt so much that she couldn't hear what Curtis was saying . With her left ear effectively deaf , the pressure made her feel almost completely cut off from sound . The plane finally touched down smoothly ; Haldoria was still dark . It was barely 2 a.m. " Are you Mr. Lincoln's girlfriend ? Can I add you on social media ? I sometimes handle personal shopping ; if you need anything , you can reach out . " Yolanda shifted her angle , targeting Adriana as they disembarked .

Adriana didn't think much and added her social media . Curtis , exasperated , tapped Adriana on the head as they stepped off the jet bridge . " Do you have to keep selling me out to everyone ? " Adriana , confused and exhausted , looked up at him . " Huh ? The flight attendant's a personal shopper , selling cosmetics ... I didn't sell you out... 99 Curtis chuckled and let it go , leading her out . Turns out , Curtis was totally right . Soon , Yolanda sent a message . " Ms. Xander , I was the flight attendant on your plane earlier . You seemed to have some trouble with your ear .

Are you feeling better ? " Adriana , touched by the concern , replied , " Much better , thank you . " Yolanda wrote back , " Ms. Xander , I meant to ask Mr. Lincoln something during the flight , but forgot to get his contact . Could you pass it along for me ? " Adriana hesitated , then turned to Curtis . " That flight attendant wants to have your contact . " By now , Adriana understood the truth : Yolanda was interested in Curtis . 1/3 20:09 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 88 Explain a Few Things Finished But Adriana didn't dare make a decision herself .

She was a contract - bound sugar baby , and Curtis was her boss . Acting on her own could land her in trouble . Curtis shot her a dark , piercing look . " Don't you know who you are ? " Adriana felt lost , but she could tell Curtis was pissed . Is he warning me not to meddle where I shouldn't ? Feeling guilty for speaking out of turn . Adriana quietly sent Curtis's contact to the flight attendant . Moments later , Curtis received the friend request . He was furious . Was she just trying to mess with me ? Curtis realized one thing : Adriana didn't care about him at all .

She always treated their marriage as a business arrangement , her job . To Adriana , I'm just a boss - nothing more . Her heart is still with Matthew . The more he thought about it , the angrier he got . Curtis let go of Adriana's hand and stormed off . his expression stormy . Adriana had no idea why Curtis was angry or what he was mad about . She didn't dare provoke her sugar daddy and quietly followed . " Mr. Lincoln , you don't look well ... " Kenneth , waiting at the arrivals gate , hesitated before speaking . noticing Curtis's long face . " It's 2 a.m.

What do you expect me to look like ? Shut up already , " Curtis grunted , his voice low as he climbed into the car . He looked like an offended heiress - any dog crossing his path might even get kicked . " What's wrong , Mr. Lincoln ? " Kenneth asked softly . Adriana shook her head innocently . I have no clue what's wrong with this grumpy Lincoln heir ... " Teach her properly what it means to be a wife , " Curtis said coldly as he settled into the car . How could she just hand her husband's contact info to any woman with an agenda ?

Kenneth misunderstood Curtis , thinking Adriana wasn't doing her job as the contract wife . He decided he'd have to give her a proper lesson on how to act around the boss . Back at the residence , Curtis ignored Adriana entirely and went straight upstairs . Adriana sighed helplessly . 213 20:09 Mon , Jan 5 G. Chapter 88 Explain a Few Things Thirty million a year is a huge amount , but it sure isn't easy money . 4401 Finished " Ms. Xander , Mr. Lincoln's ... he's got a tough personality and a short fuse , " Kenneth said , giving her a sympathetic look and patting her shoulder .

" You've worked hard , but since Mr. Lincoln mentioned it , I need to explain a few things . " Clearing his throat , Kenneth thought of the unspoken codes among the Harborton big shots who kept mistresses on the side . " First , you're here for money . You must be clear about your position regarding Mr. Lincoln . Be smart , don't pry into his personal life , and never get emotionally involved with him ... " 108 1 3/3 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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