Ms. Escape Marrying to Run Fighting to Rise novel Chapter 36

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Adriana thought deeply about it. Someone wanting her dead badly enough to hire a killer? No, she really couldn’t think of anyone.

Her social circle was small–aside from Matthew, she hardly knew anyone else.

“We can already rule out the Joneses and the Langfords. The Joneses are in the spotlight right now; they won’t risk getting into more trouble. And Matthew has no reason to kill you to keep you quiet.” Joe was puzzled. Adriana was just an orphan, who would spend a fortune to have her killed?

“Whoever tried to kill you failed once, so they might try again. Be extra careful these days. If anything feels off, call me right away.” Joe sounded concerned.

“Got it,” Adriana said. She wasn’t sure if she should tell Curtis about this.

“Is it possible… that it was just a coincidence? Maybe they got the wrong person?” she asked quietly.

She really couldn’t think of anyone who’d want her dead.

“Adriana, that guy was a professional. Professionals don’t make rookie mistakes like that. Don’t take this lightly.” Joe warned her not to let her guard down.

“I understand. Thank you, Officer Richardson.” Adriana was grateful to Joe.

Four years ago, when Mia and her friends bullied her, Joe was the only one who stepped in to help.

“It’s my job. Keep your phone on,” Joe said before hanging up.

From the seriousness in his tone, it was clear this attempted murder wasn’t that simple.

She still felt like she was dreaming. Someone was trying to murder her?

It sounded unreal, even crazier than marrying Curtis.

Probably because she hadn’t slept all night, and Belinda’s yelling at noon had ruined her nap, Adriana fell asleep quickly once she lay down.

Her phone kept buzzing. The call was from Matthew.

Coastline Restaurant.

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Curtis sat by the window, watching as Matthew walked in with a stormy look on his face. “You called me out all of a sudden. What’s so urgent, Mr. Langford?” Curtis asked calmly.

“Stay away from Adriana.” Matthew cut straight to the point.

He didn’t like anyone touching what he saw as his. Not even Curtis. “I don’t want our families‘ relationship ruined because of Adriana.”

“I don’t quite understand,” Curtis replied with a faint smile. “Adriana’s single, and you’re about to get engaged..

“Curtis, don’t make this harder than it has to be. Adriana’s mine. Even after I’m married, that won’t change. So please, Mr. Lincoln, keep your hands off what belongs to me.” Matthew laid it out clearly.

Curtis gave Matthew a meaningful, heavy look.

So Matthew’s plan is to marry Natasha but keep Adriana as his mistress.

Curtis chuckled. “Heh… I’m afraid I can’t agree to that, Mr. Langford. Adriana’s free to be with anyone she chooses.”

“She’s been with me since she was 19,” Matthew said coldly, his tone deliberately provocative. “I know her better than anyone. She can’t live without me. And I know you won’t stay interested for long. So why make things ugly?”

“You don’t know me at all. I am interested in Adriana, and maybe … I’ll always be,” Curtis said, standing up and looking right at Matthew. “She met you at 19, but you never cherished her.”

Matthew didn’t cherish her when she was at her most innocent.

Matthew was getting annoyed. He really couldn’t figure out what Curtis was thinking.

He and Adriana had only met a few times, they barely even talked in private. So why was Curtis so determined to go against him over her?

After Curtis left, Matthew’s assistant, Peter, walked over and placed a photo in front of him. “Mr. Langford, please take a look at this photo.”

Matthew glanced at it. It was an old photo–Curtis looked like he was in his early 20s, holding a little girl in his arms, standing next to a woman. The woman looked a lot like Adriana—about 70% similar.

Matthew froze, then looked at Peter. “Who is this woman?”

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