Ms. Escape Marrying to Run Fighting to Rise novel Chapter 107

Chapter 107 Graduation Ceremony

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Danielle’s hands balled into fists, her eyes burning with fury. “Dad, we’re just gonna let this slide? After all the years we put into building the company… Curtis is just gonna ruin it?”

“What can we even do? You think we can take him on right now?” Chandler barked, jaw tight with anger. “You really messed up this time.”

“I just wanted Curtis and Adriana to split faster so he’d marry Nicole,” Danielle mumbled, looking down.

“No need to rush. We’ll take our time. Barton Group will end up ours anyway,” he said through clenched teeth.

Over at the villa, Curtis was still stuck in his study, deep in a video call. Adriana, already showered, was lying in bed wearing a thin nightgown, waiting for him.

Rule ten in Bonnie’s guidebook–a doll always had to be ready for her sugar daddy.

So when Curtis finally finished work and walked into the bedroom, he found Adriana half–asleep, trying to look seductive in her little nightie. She looked more tired than sexy.

He couldn’t help but smirk, thinking she was tempting him on purpose.

“Aren’t you cold?” Curtis asked with a faint laugh, pulling the blanket over her.

Adriana quickly sat up, looking at him with wide, innocent eyes. “Do you want a baby?”

Curtis took a breath. “Still your ovulation period?”

He wanted her, sure, but could her small body even handle it?

Adriana nodded eagerly. “There’s still a chance before my period.”

Curtis stared at her, his gaze deep and unreadable.

He’d just gotten back from Harborton. What happened to her while he was gone?

Did Danielle or Nicole scare her? Or was she just stressed?

Maybe she was afraid he’d dump her and she’d lose that 30 million.

“Adriana, even if we only stay married for one day, I’ll still keep my promise,” Curtis said softly, sitting down beside her.

He didn’t want her to think she had to sell herself just for money or a study abroad offer.

“But you’ve already given me so much. As long as we’re not divorced, I should try harder, right?” Adriana looked at him.

Curtis felt something twist in his chest.

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Chapter 107 Graduation Ceremony

She did see it all as a job.

She was devaluing herself, and that hurt him.

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“Adriana, actually I …” Curtis started, swallowing hard, but he stopped before finishing,

Then, Adriana threw her arms around him and kissed him. He sighed, brushing his fingers through her hair. “Go to sleep. I’m taking a shower. I’m exhausted.”

He gently pushed her away, leaving her sitting on the bed in confusion.

He’d already showered earlier. Clearly, it was just an excuse.

Was he getting tired of her?

Or did being close to her make him feel like he was betraying Cynthia?

Adriana looked down at her hands, her heart aching for no reason.

She dug her nails into her palms, forcing herself not to fall deeper for him.

Otherwise, the pain would be her own doing.

Hadn’t Matthew hurt her enough already?

She lay down quietly, curling up under the blanket like a small ball.

By the time Curtis came back, she was already asleep.

He sat on the edge of the bed, gazing at her before softly brushing her hair aside. “Please forget about Matthew…”

Haldoria University.

It was Monday morning when Adriana arrived on campus.

The graduation ceremony was a huge deal, and everyone showed up looking their best.

Cheryl and her group of rich friends were dressed to impress, all wearing custom–made gowns,

Adriana kept it simple but stylish–a light–colored dress, smooth and loose hair, and a touch of makeup that made her look graceful and neat.

When Cheryl spotted Adriana, she let out a mocking laugh. “It’s graduation day. Everyone’s got family here. Do you even have one?”

She knew Adriana was an orphan and said it just to hurt her.

Adriana didn’t even glance at her, treating Cheryl like some stray dog barking for attention.

She quietly took her seat.

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