Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 98

**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn 98**

“Alright … I truly apologize,” Danielle uttered once more, her voice laced with a palpable reluctance as she bowed her head slightly to Adriana. The gesture felt forced, as if it were a mask she wore to hide her true feelings.

What other choice did she have? The weight of her circumstances bore down on her like a heavy shroud. She had to endure this torment—waiting for Jeremy’s inevitable demise, waiting for Nicole to seize control of everything that belonged to the Bartons, and waiting for the day when Curtis would finally abandon Adriana. Only then, she believed, could she stand tall and proud, free from the shackles of her current existence.

In her mind, she envisioned a future where no one would dare to threaten her. The thought filled her with a mixture of hope and bitterness.

“Sorry, but I don’t feel inclined to forgive you,” Adriana replied coolly, her tone unwavering as she turned away, ready to leave the confrontation behind her.

“Adriana! Don’t let your arrogance blind you. Curtis isn’t doing any of this for your sake! He’s merely intent on dismantling the Lincoln-Barton marriage agreement. You’re nothing more than a pawn in this game, taking a bullet for Cynthia. Are you really proud of that?” Danielle’s voice rose, her frustration spilling over like a shaken bottle of soda.

Adriana paused, taking a deep breath to steady herself. She turned back to face Danielle, her expression calm yet firm. “I’m sorry, but I can’t say I feel any pride in this situation. However, at this moment, I must admit, I’m enjoying it,” she replied, a hint of defiance in her voice.

Danielle’s teeth ground together in frustration, her fists clenching tightly at her sides. She knew that any rash move against Adriana could provoke Curtis, and that would spell disaster for both her and Chandler’s company. The stakes were too high, and she had to tread carefully.

Exhaling slowly, she tried to regain her composure. “Adriana, what would it take for you to find it in your heart to forgive me?” she asked, her voice softer, almost pleading.

Adriana’s brow furrowed in curiosity. Why was Danielle so desperate for forgiveness today?

Kenneth, watching the exchange with keen interest, leaned closer to Adriana and whispered, “Mr. Lincoln has Chandler in a chokehold. Crushing Chandler’s company would be a walk in the park for him. If Danielle doesn’t secure your forgiveness, things could get very difficult for her.”

The realization struck Adriana like a lightning bolt—someone had a firm grip on her weak point, and it was being exploited.

“Adriana, you must understand that Curtis’s actions against us come with significant risks for him as well. Do you truly want him to harm both us and himself in the process?” Danielle pressed, hoping to make Adriana reconsider.

Adriana pondered for a moment, her gaze unwavering as she met Danielle’s eyes. “But I still don’t want to forgive you today,” she stated firmly, her resolve unyielding.

Danielle inhaled deeply, her frustration bubbling beneath the surface. “Fine … I’ll come back tomorrow,” she conceded, her voice edged with irritation.

She glared at Adriana, a fierce desire to tear her apart coursing through her veins.

“Why are you so afraid of her?” Nicole interjected, her voice sharp with confusion and anger, unable to comprehend the dynamic unfolding before her.

“You don’t understand,” Danielle snapped back, her temper flaring as she climbed into the car and slammed the door with a resounding thud that echoed her frustration.

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