Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 239

After the Skyward Art Exhibition concluded, Charlie took the initiative to find Ashley.

However, Ashley was indifferent, and she looked at him with cold eyes ast if he were a stranger.

Charlie paused briefly upon meeting her icy gaze. When they were in Ramos family, although Charlie

was indifferent to Ashley, Ashley’s eyes towards him were always full with expectation.

“Ashley. I really like your painting Territory, and I’m willing to pay a hig price for it.”

Ashley refused bluntly. “It’s not for sale.”

Charlie frowned, probing. “Do you not want to sell the painting, or do you not want to sell it to me?”

Ashley chuckled, cold mockery in her beautiful eyes. “I don’t want to sell it to you.”

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Charlie furrowed his brows even more tightly, about to say something more, but Ashley had already

turned and walked away as if saying another word to him would be a waste of time.

*****

After taking care of the post-exhibition matters, Simon invited Ashley, Valentin, Joseph, and Clinton to

the adjacent lounge.

Everyone took a seat on the sofa.

Clinton bombarded Ashley with numerous questions, hardly giving her a moment to breathe.

Joseph glanced at Clinton, then Valentin, thinking Clinton shouldn’t. monopolize Ashley’s time. It was

time to give her back to Valentin.

After Clinton finally quieted, Simon said, “Ashley, you suffered a lot during your time with the Ramos

family in the past two years.”

Recent revelations about the Ramos family’s actions made it clear that they did not treat Ashley well

despite bringing her back home.

Ashley shook her head. “It’s okay, Mr. Hunt, it’s all in the past.”

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Simon, hearing her words, felt even more uncomfortable. She had endured so much hardship, yet she

comforted him.

How could the Ramos family be so cruel to such a good girl?

Simon sighed and spoke affectionately. “Ashley, join me for dinner tonight. Let’s have a good chat.”

“Sure, Mr. Hunt.” Facing an elder, Ashley couldn’t refuse.

After saying that, she instinctively glanced at Valentin beside her. Only then did she realize that he had

been looking at her for who knows how long.

Seeing Ashley looking over, Valentin raised his eyebrows slightly and discreetly squeezed her hand.

Ashley’s heart tightened, thinking, “There are still others around.

After Joseph heard Simon’s words, he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, Well, he’s even occupying

Ashley’s dinner time.

‘Thankfully, the dinner is scheduled for tonight, not tomorrow.

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of Valentin and Ashley’s marriage. They will definitely celebrate it

together!’

*****

Cara returned to her apartment, and her phone rang. The caller was Tyler.

Cara answered, “Mr. Morgan.”

His voice sounded displeased from the other end. “What happened today? Is dealing with Ashley so

challenging?”

Cara tightened her fingers on the phone. “Mr. Morgan, I didn’t expect Ashley to be Aurora Easel.”

“Cara, I believe you won’t disappoint me next time,” Tyler said. Then, he asked, “Has anyone from the

Pliskin family contacted you?”

“No,” Cara replied.

Tyler continued, “They are investigating you. They want to see if you are the lost daughter of their

family.”

Upon hearing this, Cara raised her hand to touch her face gently and

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walked to the mirror. Seeing the resemblance in her look to Ashley, she couldn’t help but close her

eyes.

Cara hung up Tyler’s call and took out another shabby phone from the cabinet.

After turning it on, she inserted a seldom-used SIM card and dialed a number.

Once the call was answered, Cara spoke indifferently. “Keep an eye on Ashley today and teach her a

lesson.”

After finishing her words, Cara turned off the old phone and removed. the SIM card.

*****

During dinner, Ashley arrived at the prearranged restaurant.

Entering the private room, Simon was already there, along with Clinton, who insisted on joining for

dinner to spend more time with Ashley.

“Mr. Hunt. Clinton.” Ashley greeted.

“Ashley is here! Come and have a seat.” Simon beckoned happily.

Ashley walked over and sat down. In addition to Simon and Clinton, there was also a young and

handsome man who appeared to be in his twenties.

Simon smiled, “Ashley, this is my friend’s grandson, Jamie Chastain. Het has always admired Aurora,

so I brought him here to meet you.”

Jamie stood up, his charming face showing a warm smile. “Hello, today I finally have the honor of

meeting you. It turns out you’re Aurora. I’ve heard your name many times before. You’re quite famous.

I’ve even followed you.”

“Thank you,” Ashley replied politely.

Jamie smiled lightly, “I’ve heard you play the harp and know you as the composer, Ash. I didn’t expect

you to be a painter as well. You’re truly talented.”

After a moment of thought, Ashley remembered she had publicly played the harp, probably during the

variety show performance of The Land.

Unexpectedly, Jamie had been following her for quite some time.

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Simon chuckled, “Both of you, sit down. Don’t just stand there. Have a seat and talk.”

Looking at the scene, Clinton suddenly recalled a phrase he had learned. He leaned over to Ashley

and asked in a low voice, “Ashley, is this a blind date in your country?”

Ashley, amid drinking water, almost spat it out!

She thought, ‘A blind date? What kind of nonsense is this!’

Ashley quickly waved her hand and corrected him in a low voice. “This is not a blind date. Just a

friends’ meeting.”

Clinton nodded. He thought he had a good command of their languag However, he acknowledged that

the language’s depth was vast and profound, and he still hadn’t fully mastered many aspects.

At the middle of dinner, Ashley received a text message from Joseph.

[Ashley, when will you be back? I’m at Kingsley Villa right now. Let me

share a little secret with you. Valentin has a gift prepared for you.]

Ashley blinked. Why did Valentin buy her gifts again?

[What gift? I haven’t finished dinner yet. I’ll be back later.]

Joseph replied: [Besides Simon, is Clinton also there?]

Ashley answered: [Yes, and Simon’s friend’s grandson.]

Joseph became alert. [What? There are other men?]

Ashley replied: [What’s wrong?]

Joseph asked again: [Is he around your age? Do the elders know each other? Do you and him even

have common interests?]

Ashley replied: [Yes. Why?]

Joseph exploded. [Ashley, this is absolutely a blind date!]

Ashley was speechless.

She thought, ‘Why is everyone thinking like that? It doesn’t seem like a blind date at all!”

Joseph stood up and looked at Valentin on the sofa. “Your wife is going on a blind date.”

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Joseph said, “Valentin, do you know which restaurant Ashley is having dinner at?”

Valentin had already stood up and walked out. “I know.”

Ashley told him before leaving..

Without a word, Joseph quickly followed him out. Of course, he had to join Valentin in finding Ashley.

“You should have just told Simon directly at the art exhibition that you and Ashley are already married.”

*****

At the restaurant, Ashley wiped her mouth with a napkin and went to th

restroom.

As soon as she entered the restroom cubicle, she heard a noise outside.

Ashley’s eyes narrowed, preparing to go out and take a look, but when she reached for the door, she

found it wouldn’t open.

It seemed someone had locked it from the outside.

Ashley’s gaze turned cold, and her expression instantly darkened.

Her phone was in the private room, so she couldn’t make a call.

Ashley narrowed her eyes, raised her right leg, and kicked the door with force.

The cubicle door wasn’t sturdy, and it was easily kicked open.

Ashley searched the restroom but found no one.

She wondered who had locked the door.

Ashley’s face became cold, and she immediately went to the restaurant’s front desk to check the

surveillance footage.

As she walked to the first-floor hall, she encountered Valentin and Joseph rushing over.

Ashley was shocked. “Why are you here?”

Joseph was also stunned. He then walked towards Ashley. “Valentin and I came to find you. Why aren’t

you in the private room?”

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Speaking of this, Ashley frowned in confusion. “I just went to the restroom, and someone locked the

door. I kicked it

open…”

Before she finished speaking, Joseph’s expression suddenly changed. He shouted, “Ashley, get out of

the way!”

Ashley didn’t understand what he meant for a moment and was slightly startled.

In just a short moment, Valentin ran up to her with a stern face, hugged Ashley, and protected her

underneath him.

Almost at the exact moment as Valentin hugged her, Ashley heard a lou bang.

The giant chandelier on the ceiling suddenly fell, smashing Valentin.