Ms. Escape Marrying to Run Fighting to Rise novel Chapter 72

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Matthew frowned, his anger radiating. “You have a contract marriage; you think that’s something to brag about? You should know exactly who holds her heart.”

Matthew was confident. He truly believed Adriana still loved him.

Just as Matthew and Curtis were clashing verbally, the butler rushed in, excitement in his voice. “Mr. Jeremy, Ms. Nicole is here!”

Adriana gripped Curtis’s wrist tightly.

They actually found Nicole …

So now… is Curtis really going to honor the marriage pact between the two families?

“Curtis, I hear the Lincolns and the Bartons aren’t just old money families–they share more than business ties. You could casually marry someone else only because Nicole hadn’t returned. But now that she’s back, I’m curious to see how long this contract marriage with Adriana can last.”

Matthew’s tone was full of gloating, though he had no intention of fully burning bridges with Curtis.

Adriana’s face drained of color. In that instant, she realized she might be abandoned again.

Turns out, when you’re not strong enough, you always worry about being abandoned … I know I can’t stand on my own yet.

“How naive,” Curtis mocked, flashing a smirk at Matthew as he led Adriana across the yard.

“Come on. Let’s watch the show,” Curtis whispered.

Adriana was distracted. Nicole is back now–how can I possibly focus on watching any show?

In the yard, Jeremy, Chandler, Kelsey, Danielle, and all the Bartons‘/staff were lined up neatly, waiting.

It was clear that everyone placed great importance on Nicole.

Adriana stood there, quietly observing, feeling a pang of envy as she waited for the Bartons‘ sole heiress, the return of true aristocratic blood.

She wanted to see what kind of person was born with such privilege, to see the life of a true Barton princess.

Even after being away for over 20 years, she came back and was still treated like royalty.

Some people are born into luxury, while others spend a lifetime trying to reach it.

A black Maybach rolled into the yard. The butler hurried forward to open the door.

Jeremy’s eyes glistened with emotion as he waited for his long–lost granddaughter.

The door opened, revealing a woman in a pristine white dress.

She looked innocent and clean–cut, and there was a faint resemblance to Adriana in her features. She stood

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there, shyly staring at Jeremy, unsure of what to do.

Jeremy’s eyes reddened as he stepped forward. “Nicole… I am your grandfather.”

Nicole’s voice trembled with nervousness. “Grandpa..

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“Welcome home,” Jeremy cried, clutching Nicole’s hands. “You’re back… you’re finally back.”

Danielle smiled with relief and stepped forward. “Hi, Nicole. I’m your cousin.”

Chandler smiled as well. “I’m your uncle, Chandler, and this is your aunt, Kelsey.”

Nicole nodded, recognizing each family member. Jeremy prepared to escort her inside.

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Suddenly, with a thunderous roar, a red McLaren stormed into the yard, headlights blazing, unstoppable even by the bodyguards and butler.

The door opened, and a striking woman stepped out in red designer heels, oversized sunglasses, and a matching high–fashion ensemble.

Adriana stared in surprise. Isn’t that Irene Walton, the most famous Harborton star in the entertainment industry?

Jeremy froze, staring at Irene. “Why are you here?”

Chandler and Danielle tensed. How did she know? We didn’t tell the Waltons about Nicole’s return, so how did Irene find out?

Irene removed her sunglasses, sneering at Jeremy. “My sister’s daughter is back. As her aunt, isn’t it only right that I come to see her?”

Irene strode forward, shoving Danielle aside. “Step aside, mutt. Who do you think you are to touch my niece?”

Danielle’s face darkened, her hands clenched tight with anger she dared not express.

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