Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 224

Jeremy was driving, with Ryan seated in the back.

In the passenger seat, Matthew kept watching the car ahead, which was carrying Ashley and Joseph.

He cautioned uneasily. “Jeremy, don’t get too close, Ashley might notice.”

“Like I need you to tell me that.” Jeremy maintained a steady speed, not too slow to lose them, yet not

too close to be discovered.

“Jeremy, what do you think makes Joseph value Ashley so much? Sure, he’s the CEO of Royal

Entertainment, but picking up Ashley himself seems a bit unreasonable, right? Why didn’t he pick up

other artists from his company?” Matthew asked with suspicion.

Jeremy turned the car onto another road, explaining, “Joseph has always been protective of the artists

in his company.”

“It’s not that simple. This is clearly out of line,” Matthew retorted, looking at Jeremy as if he were

clueless. “Jeremy, seriously, use your mind.”

Jeremy was at a loss for words, gritting his teeth in frustration. “Shut up if you don’t want a beating!”

At that moment, Ryan spoke up. “Jeremy, Matthew is right.”

“You shut up too!” Jeremy’s forehead throbbed with veins, thinking everyone was starting to go against

him.

He was annoyed at how his little brothers dared to talk to him like that.

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Ryan habitually wore a black jacket. “Think about it, Jeremy. Today’s reality show was recorded by

Ashley and Bryce together, and Bryce is also from Royal Entertainment. Why would Joseph pick up

Ashley but not Bryce?”

Hearing Ryan put it that way, Jeremy furrowed his brows. “Huh, that’s actually true…”

Sitting in the passenger seat, Matthew suddenly made a startling connection, his voice rising in alarm.

“That Joseph, he couldn’t be interested in Ashley, could he?”

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As he said this, a sudden silence fell over the car.

One could hear a pin drop at that moment.

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After a while, Jeremy, grinding his teeth in anger, exclaimed, “No way! Absolutely not! Joseph, that

playboy, won’t take Ashley seriously even if he likes her. Ashley will end up getting hurt!”

Ryan frowned tightly, his face showing hostility and fierce. “Right, absolutely not.”

His sister couldn’t be dragged down by such a brat.

With a regretful look, Matthew sighed, “We must protect Ashley at all costs. We can’t let Joseph get his

way!”

Jeremy nodded firmly, and Ryan did the same.

The three of them were in agreement.

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Meanwhile, Ashley sat in the backseat of the car ahead, glancing at Valentin beside her. She blinked.

“Why did you suddenly come to pick me up?”

Valentin took her hand, fiddling with her fingers, casually saying, “Came to pick you up for dinner at

Grandpa’s house.”

Ashley quickly gave him a look. There are others in the car, don’t touch my hand like that!”

Valentin seemed to know what she was thinking and smirked. “It’s fine.”

Ashley fell silent.

Tom knew that being an assistant meant being Valentin’s right hand an made sure not to pry into things

he shouldn’t.

So, he kept his eyes strictly on the road ahead as he drove.

In the passenger seat, Joseph didn’t care about that. He turned around, seeing Valentin holding

Ashley’s hand, and chuckled, “Ashley, going to Kingsley Manor for dinner is just one reason. More

importantly, Valentin has been missing you. That’s why he came to get you even before. show was

over.

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“Actually, Valentin wanted to go inside the broadcast building to find you, but he couldn’t just show up

like that. The moment he steps out, the TV station’s leadership and a whole bunch of people would

come out to greet him. It would be a big hassle.

“So he had to sit in the car and wait for you. And after finally seeing you. come out, he saw you chatting

and laughing with Haton for so long…

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Speaking of which, what were you and Haton talking about, Ashley?”

Ashley cleared her throat. “Nothing much, he’s a fan. He asked for my autograph.”

Valentin looked at her. “A fan?”

“Yes!” Ashley nodded firmly, not understanding why there was any reason

for jealousy, and argued. “There’s nothing wrong with signing an autograph for a fan, right?”

“I’m a fan of yours too,” he said, as if claiming a title.

Ashley was speechless.

She quickly glanced at Joseph in the front row. Sure enough, he was grinning hard, flashing his bright

white teeth like a fool.

Tom, however, remained composed as a highly-paid top-tier assistant should be. He acted as if he

hadn’t heard a thing, his expression unchanging.

In reality. Tom’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he fought to keep his lips straight.

He had worked for Valentin for so many years and never heard him. claim to be anyone’s fan. Only

Ashley seemed to have this effect on Valentin.

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Suddenly, Tom’s face turned serious, staring at the rearview mirror. “Mr. Kingsley, Ms. Ramos, a car

has been following us.”

“What the heck? What car?” Joseph peered into the rearview mirror. “What’s going on?”

Valentin narrowed his eyes with a sense of sharpness.

Tom quickly asked for instructions, “Mr. Kingsley,

Should I call our head

of security, Clark, and have him come over with the team right away?”

Today was a personal day for Ashley, and she hadn’t brought her bodyguard. It would be safer to call

her bodyguards, considering the car following her might have ill intentions.

Sitting in the backseat, Ashley glanced rearward and spotted a familiar car amidst the traffic.

‘Isn’t that Jeremy’s car?”

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She saw Jeremy driving this car back when she was in Ramos Villa

Ashley frowned, double-checking to make sure she wasn’t mistaken. She looked at the license plate.

Indeed, it was Jeremy’s car

“No need to call the bodyguard Ashley stopped Tom, meeting Valentin’s questioning gaze, and sighed.

The car following us is Jeremy’s.”

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Joseph couldn’t help but curse. “Is he out of his mind? Why is he following us?

Tom, find a place to pull over Let’s stop for a bit. Ashley said.

Tom glanced at the rearview mirror. Seeing Valentin give a nod, he responded, “Alright, Ms. Ramos,

there’s a spot to park just up ahead.”

Soon, the car came to a stop

Ashley pushed open the door on her side, ready to step out, when suddenly Valentin grasped her wrist.

Ashley turned back, puzzled

Valentin stared at her, his eyes deep. “Ill go with you”

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