Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 184

**Chapter 184: Don’t Be a Saint**

A gentle chuckle escaped Curtis’s lips, and in that fleeting moment, the weariness etched on his face seemed to dissipate like morning mist under the sun.

“Mr. Lincoln…” Eva’s voice trembled, laced with a mix of anxiety and fear.

“Curtis, you must understand. Adriana is your wife. It is your duty to protect her. Every other day, we hear about either a miscarriage scare or some vile attempt to drug her—are you truly going to allow her to live in this torment indefinitely?” Joe interjected, irritation creeping into his tone, his frustration palpable.

He was acutely aware that none of this chaos was Curtis’s doing.

Yet, given the tumultuous nature of the Lincoln family, Curtis should have been on higher alert, like a soldier on the front lines, ready for the next ambush.

“I can protect myself…” Adriana interjected swiftly, her voice firm but laced with an undercurrent of concern. She didn’t want Curtis to feel the weight of her troubles pressing down on him.

“Explain the poisoning,” Curtis demanded, his voice dropping several degrees, a chill settling over the room as he fixed his intense gaze on Eva.

Eva felt her heart race, panic rising within her. She understood that Curtis was genuinely furious, and the realization sent a shiver down her spine.

In all the years she had worked under him, she had rarely witnessed such raw anger.

“It was Mr. Harold…” Eva finally confessed, her voice trembling as she surrendered to the truth.

Revealing Harold’s treachery meant she had scorched every bridge she had left at the Lincoln Estate, and the gravity of that decision weighed heavily on her.

Curtis didn’t press for more details; the moment Harold’s name slipped from her lips, he grasped the reality of the situation.

“Officer Richardson, I appreciate your presence here,” Curtis said, his voice steady, turning his attention to Joe. “I will ensure Anna’s safety. These incidents fall squarely on my shoulders.”

Exhaustion hung around Curtis like a heavy cloak, a fatigue that seemed to seep into his very bones.

He had stood guard against the Bartons, the scheming Danielle and Nicole, the manipulative Matthew and Natasha. Yet, never once had he anticipated that the true threat he needed to guard against would come from within his own ranks.

Joe nodded, understanding that the rot festering within the family was a burden only Curtis could bear.

“Thank you, Joe.” Adriana said as she escorted him toward the door.

Joe hesitated, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. “Being around Curtis… these kinds of incidents are bound to happen. His wealth is staggering—tens of billions. This isn’t mere pocket change.”

Adriana listened, her mind racing as she absorbed his words.

Taking a deep breath, Joe continued, “You made the right choice today, not pushing the housekeeper into a corner. For those who still possess a shred of conscience, desperation can drive them to the brink. A cornered animal is the most dangerous. Offer her an escape, and she will think twice before crossing you again.”

Adriana nodded, absorbing his advice like a sponge.

“Protect yourself. And… think carefully, Anna. Ask yourself if you possess the strength to remain within the Lincoln family. If you cannot fight against them, it may be wiser to leave while you still can. Don’t sacrifice your life for their games.” The weight of his warning echoed in her mind, a reminder of the tragedies he had witnessed.

Adriana clenched her fingers tightly, her voice barely a whisper. “I… want to stay with him.”

The moment she learned of Harold’s sinister plans against Curtis, a sharp pang of pain had pierced her heart.

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