Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 161

After the charity auction, there was a cocktail party and dinner.

The organizers prepared some wine and desserts, and the guests chatted with each other.

Miranda was a little hungry and asked Ashley to eat dessert together.

Ashley didn’t have much appetite. She took out her phone and sent a message to Valentin, questioning

him.

[How could you say those words on stage just now?]

After sending the message, Ashley looked around the noisy banquet hall and found Valentin in less

than a second.

Valentin exuded extraordinary handsomeness with a superior physique. and a noble demeanor, easily

standing out in the crowd.

Ashley looked over from a distance and noticed that many people surrounded Valentin.

They wanted to take this chance and talk to him.

But Valentin had no expression. His eyelashes were slightly lowered, and his eyes were cold. It made

people feel that he was very difficult to

approach.

Those who wanted to talk to him hesitated and didn’t dare to get close when they saw him like this..

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Only those with influential status or cooperating with the Kingsley Group dared to continue talking to

him.

Ashley watched for a while and felt bored. She continued to scan the banquet hall and saw Brittany and

Bryce in the corner.

Bryce looked very impatient, but Brittany didn’t mind at all and followed him with a charming smile.

Sensing Ashley’s gaze, Bryce approached her, saying, “Ashley, I have something to attend to and need

to leave now. See you.”

When Bryce walked over, Brittany had been following him the whole time.

Upon hearing that Bryce was leaving, Brittany frowned. She was

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After Bryce finished speaking to Ashley, he left the banquet hall.

Brittany followed immediately.

But Bryce walked quickly and never looked back. Wearing high heels, Brittany couldn’t catch up and

lost sight of Bryce.

Ashley watched this scene with mixed feelings.

After a while, Lester and Jaden walked over.

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Jaden squinted his eyes and asked suspiciously, “Where’s Joseph? Isn’t he with you?

Ashley pointed not far away and said, “He’s over there.”

Joseph was surrounded by a group of people and looked helpless. These people didn’t dare to strike

up a conversation with Valentin and came to ask him instead.

A chubby man couldn’t believe it and asked, “Mr. Fox, is Valentin genuinely a fan of Ashley? Is he?”

Joseph rolled his eyes and said, “Of course, it’s true!”

Upon hearing this affirmative answer, the crowd exploded.

“Ashley has indeed become famous recently. Even Valentin admires her so much. It’s really surprising.”

“Actually, it’s not surprising. She looks young, but she’s really talented. My brother and sister are her

fans, too.”

“That’s true. Don’t forget that Ashley is a talented composer and the founder and chief designer of

Glory Youveile. This brand is a globally renowned luxury brand. She is more impressive than many of

us here! Especially since she is so young.”

“No wonder she is favored by Valentin.”

“The Ramos family cut off ties with Ashley. They must be regretting it now. I think Jessica, whom the

Ramos family has always cherished, can’t compare to Ashley at all.”

Not far away, Evan heard these words, and his smile disappeared. He thought, ‘How could they say

that Jessica couldn’t compare to Ashley?

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Jessica is much better than Ashley!

‘I am her father. I gave her life. Even though our relationship is not good, as my daughter, she should

repay me and the Ramos family.

‘It is Ashley’s duty to request investment from Valentin for the Ramos. family.’

Joseph finally got rid of the crowd and ran towards Ashley, saying, “I can finally take a breath. Those

people are too nosy!”

Ashley handed him a glass of water and said, “Take a break.”

Joseph said, “Ashley, you’re so good. Only you care about me!”

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Jaden said unhappily, “How did you see that she cares about you? Don’t daydream all the time.”

Joseph raised his leg to kick him and said, “You don’t understand. anything!”

Miranda saw them playing around and whispered to Ashley, saying that she needed to go to the

restroom.

Ashley nodded and said she would wait there.

After Miranda left, Joseph and Jaden continued to argue. Just as Lester was about to talk to Ashley,

Ashley’s pursuer, Kevin, approached.

“Ashley.” Kevin walked straight towards Ashley with a warm smile on his face.

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Joseph immediately stopped arguing with Jaden and stared at Kevi warily, wanting to see what he was

up to.

Ashley felt a slight headache when facing him. She treated Kevin pol but distantly. “Do you need

something?”

Kevin said gently, “During the auction just now, I wanted to bid for your bracelet, but Mr. Kingsley got it

instead.”

Ashley smiled politely and didn’t say anything.

Kevin recollected and commented, “Mr. Kingsley stated on stage that he likes you and is your fan. I

thought I misheard.”

Ashley understood his mood. “I was surprised, too.”

Kevin smiled, “Actually, I’m your fan, too.”

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Ashley could only say, “Uhm, thank you.”

Just as she finished speaking, she sensed someone coldly staring at her from behind, with a strong

sense of oppression in that gaze.

Ashley’s back tensed, and she immediately turned around. Unexpectedly, she saw Valentin’s deep-set

eyes.

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Valentin was walking briskly towards this side.

Lester saw Valentin approaching and raised his eyebrows, waiting for the show to begin.

Kevin couldn’t figure out why Valentin was coming over, but he still greeted him. “Mr. Kingsley, hello.”

Valentin stopped beside Ashley and started scrutinizing Kevin. His tone was flat without any fluctuation.

“Hello.”

After speaking, he looked at Ashley beside him again.

Ashley inexplicably felt that the atmosphere was strange.

Kevin looked at Ashley and said, “We haven’t been in contact much since high school graduation. Let’s

meet more in the future. There are some design matters that I’d like to consult with you.”

Upon hearing these words, Valentin narrowed his eyes, and hist scrutinizing gaze became fierce.

Ashley didn’t know how to respond.

Ever since Joseph said that Kevin liked her, she didn’t want to have interaction with Kevin.

So when Kevin said he hoped they would meet more in the future, it made her very distressed.

After thinking for a while, Ashley decided she had to find a way to make Kevin give up on her once and

for all.

Ashley looked around and saw that there weren’t many people nearby, and no one could hear their

specific conversation.

Ashley glanced at Valentin beside her and said to Kevin, “I’m afraid we

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can’t.”

Kevin was taken aback, not understanding why.

Ashley took a deep breath and suddenly held Valentin’s hand. She said solemnly to Kevin, “Let me

introduce my husband to you. He’s Valentin.”

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