Ms. Escape Marrying to Run Fighting to Rise novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164 On a Trip

Curtis took Adriana to Neocoralis.

Her heart beat fast the entire way.

On the plane, fate decided to play a trick on her. She ran into Yolanda–in first class,

She was promoted. Yolanda looked radiant, full of fire and pride.

She was the kind of woman who wore ambition like jewelry, and it sparkled on her every move.

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She spoke to passengers in several languages, switching between them like it was the easiest thing in the world. Every word sounded confident, warm, and commanding. To Adriana, she looked like a light in the sky, untouchable and dazzling.

Adriana couldn’t look away. She rested her chin on her palm, eyes bright with admiration. When Yolanda walked past, Adriana waved and smiled.

She didn’t have many friends. Yolanda had been the first person who’d ever reached out and said, “Let’s be friends. Adriana didn’t care what her reasons were. She just thought Yolanda was amazing.

Everything about her was something Adriana wished she had. The poise. The confidence. The strength.

Curtis noticed her expression and smirked. Even his voice softened when he spoke to Yolanda.

“Sir, may I hang your coat for you?” Yolanda asked politely, her smile practiced but warm,

Adriana leaned close to the aisle and whispered, “What a small world.”

Yolanda caught her eye and winked. Then, when no one was watching, she slipped a few pieces of imported chocolate from her pocket and pressed them into Adriana’s hand.

Adriana’s face lit up. She felt like a kid getting a secret treat. It was just for her. None of the other passengers got any. Not even Curtis.

When Yolanda turned away, Adriana grinned and held up the chocolates. “Look! She gave them to me. Just

1. me.

Curtis chuckled softly. “Yeah. Only you.”

Adriana unwrapped one and popped it into her mouth. The chocolate melted slowly, sweet and smooth.

She looked out the window at the clouds below, her chest warm. Everything felt like a dream she didn’t want to wake up from.

For over 20 years, her life had been nothing but pain and hardship. But right now, that past felt far away

and small.

Right now, she felt happy.

Still, a small part of her was scared. The thought of losing Gurtis terrified her.

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But he was trying. He was making room for her in his world. Piece by piece, he was giving her something real. And for her, that was enough

“This trip to Neororalis isn’t just us, Cartis said, fingers wrapped around Adriana’s hand. “Wendy and her friends are coming too. They fly out tomorrow, Wendy’s bringing a few people from the industry She wants you to meet them?

Adriana’s eyes widened. “Wait, really?”

Curtis smiled, amused by her excitement. He was sacrificing his own vacation, but he didn’t care. He wanted this trip to matter. He wanted it to open doors for her

He had planned every detail himself. He knew a formal meeting couldn’t create real trust. But a trip like this -one filled with laughter, sunlight, and late–night talks–could build real friendships

Adriana had talent. All she needed was a path. And he would build it for her.

Curtis brushed a hand through her hair. “Yeah. Really”

Adriana clung to his arm, grinning. “Curtis, you’re incredible.”

He laughed sofily. “Am 12”

At first, all he had wanted was to keep her close. He thought if he protected her and surrounded her with safety, she’d finally feel secure. He even planned to wait a few years before sending her abroad to study

But he had misread her. Beneath that shy smile and quiet nature, she had ambition burning in her. She wasn’t made to sit in a cage. She needed wings. So he would help her take flight.

Curtis looked at her and whispered. I’m good to you. You could at least love me back a little.”

He wanted Adriana to give him a bit of the love she gave Matthew

“What?” Adriana looked up, the hum of the engines drowning his words.

Curtis shook his head. “Nothing

He was exhausted. He’d been working nonstop for days. Once the plane took off, his eyes drifted shut, and he fell asleep.

Yolanda appeared with a blanket and handed it to Adriana with a teasing wink

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