Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 275

“Ashley has such a brother. That’s miserable enough!”

Don’t forget, Charlie insisted on fixing this painting with Cara. In the end, it was Ashley who saved the

day! In my opinion, Ashley should cut off all ties with the Ramos family and stay as far away from them

as possible!”

With such clear surveillance evidence presented. Cara could no longer argue her way out of it.

The mockery and insults from everyone felt like needles piercing into. Cara’s body, draining the color

from her face as she awkwardly retreated. She couldn’t escape from being crucified by shame, no

matter how hard. she tried to hide.

While these people were berating her, they were also praising Ashley.

Why? Why!!! Ashley!!! Why don’t you die now!’ she thought.

Cara looked at Ashley with eyes full of darkness and grim resentment.

She had been raised by Tyler since childhood, learning so many skills just to defeat Ashley, but in the

end…

At that moment, Charlie, amidst the ridicule and sarcasm, approached. Ashley step by step. He looked

nervous and anxious, staring at her pleadingly. “Ashley, I have something to say to you.”

Ashley felt repulsed upon seeing him and turned to walk. away.

Charlie panicked and instinctively reached out to stop her, looking at desperately with his eyes.

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“Ashley, I wrongly accused you. When I saw the leaked recording online didn’t believe you. And later,

when I overheard Cara’s words in the hallway, I still didn’t believe you.

“If I had believed you the first two times, I wouldn’t have been framed by Cara today, and I wouldn’t

have finally seen Cara’s true nature till now.

“And this painting, thanks to you, we were able to salvage it. If you hadn’t been here, it would have

been truly destroyed.”

If such a precious and rare artifact perished because of him, he would never be able to forgive himself.

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Charlie closed his eyes in remorse. When he opened them again, there was a tear in the corner.

“Ashley, I’m truly sorry. I shouldn’t have doubted you.”

Joseph glanced at Ashley’s expression. Seeing her impatience, he immediately interrupted Charlie,

“What’s the point of apologizing now? Can your apologies erase the harm you caused her before? And

the fact that Ashley helped repair the painting had nothing to do with you!”

Charlie felt extremely embarrassed by Joseph’s words. He couldn’t refute them because Joseph was

speaking the truth.

Joseph narrowed his eyes, his expression filled with disdain and

arrogance.

“Charlie, the truth was right in front of you the first two times, but you didn’t believe it. It wasn’t until

today when you were framed by Cara that you finally understood what it felt like. You didn’t know how it

felt until the knife was plunged into your own heart, did you?!

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“If it weren’t for you being framed by Cara today, you would still choose. to believe Cara and not trust

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Ashley in the future, wouldn’t you?”

Joseph’s words were like a thunderbolt, squeezing Charlie’s heart. His neck felt as if it were being

tightly grasped by a hand, making it difficult. to breathe.

He wanted to say no, that it wouldn’t be like that.

But did he have the right to deny it?

Even he himself didn’t know how he would treat Ashley in the future if he hadn’t been slandered by

Cara today.

Charlie’s mind was in chaos. He looked at Ashley in panic, wanting to explain. He reached out to grab

her sleeve. “Ashley, I…”

Ashley remained expressionless, casually flicking Charlie’s hand away as if discarding trash.

Her voice was as cold as the unforgiving polar ice as she slowly spoke. “Charlie, I have long cut off all

ties with the Ramos family, including you. In the future, don’t look for me and don’t bother me.”

Charlie’s breath hitched, and his outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He stared at Ashley in a daze and

opened his mouth to say something, but his throat felt constricted, unable to produce any sound.

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Ashley, his sister, was no longer willing to acknowledge him as her brother.

Henry watched it, feeling sorry for Ashley. But he thought that Charlie deserved it.

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He hadn’t paid much attention to what happened online and didn’t know about Ashley’s previous

experiences. Seeing her resolute and decisive. attitude, he found himself increasingly admiring her.

He didn’t know if Ashley had a boyfriend.

If she didn’t, he must introduce his friend’s grandson to her. They would make a perfect couple, both in

looks and abilities!

At that moment, Joseph’s phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Valentin calling.

Joseph quickly walked to the side and answered with a cheerful tone, “Hello, what’s up?”

But Valentin’s first question was about Ashley. “I just called Ashley. Why is her phone turned off?”

Joseph scratched his head. “It’s probably out of battery.”

Valentin asked, “Why hasn’t she come back? It’s so late.”

Upon hearing this, Joseph became excited. “Because it was really difficult to repair this painting. It

wasn’t until late in the evening! Valentin, you have no idea how amazing it was today. I witnessed so

many incredible things!”

Valentin interrupted coldly, “I asked about Ashley.”

Joseph wanted to say, “Now that you have a wife, you no longer care

about me.”

Reluctantly, Joseph reported, “Ashley is doing well. I’ve been by her side the whole time! No one dares

to bully her, so you can rest assured!”

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After saying that, Joseph angrily hung up the phone. He knew Valentin and Ashley were deeply in love,

but couldn’t they at least not make it so obvious? At the very least, they should also show some

concern for him.

The damaged painting was successfully repaired by Ashley. Henry became even more fond of her, his

face filled with delight. But when he turned to look at Charlie and Cara not far away, his brows furrowed

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Cara was the one who destroyed the painting. Not only did she not repent, but she also lied and

slandered others. Additionally, in the previously leaked recording incident, she secretly tried to harm

Ashley and had potentially committed illegal acts. She was said to be a celebrity, but how could

someone like her become an idol?

Henry snorted disapprovingly, then looked at everyone and advised. carefully, “What happened today

must be kept confidential. It will be made public after the state banquet next week.”

Everyone understood, as this involved matters of the country and could not be taken lightly.

Over the next days, observant netizens discovered that all of Cara’s previous advertisements had been

taken down, and even her guest appearances in TV dramas had been deleted. They speculated. “What

happened? Was Cara blacklisted?”

Netizens tried to gather information, but no one knew anything and couldn’t find any news.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the state banquet.

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Yaloria’s president, Hanson Murray, was visiting Zyrrinthia, and he admired the captivating painting

Auburn Symphony at the state banquet.

Since Ashley had restored the painting, as a precaution, both Ashley and Paul from the National

Museum were invited to be present. It was arranged in the VIP lounge next to the banquet hall, so they

could promptly handle any unforeseen circumstances.

Ashley sat on the couch, quietly taking in her surroundings. Whether it was inside the lounge or in the

corridors outside, there were soldiers stationed every two steps, creating a solemn atmosphere.

After the state banquet, Henry approached with a joyful smile, walking briskly. “Ashley, the state

banquet ended successfully! Mr. Murray loved. the painting. I showed him the photos of the painting

when it was damaged, as well as the restored version. He found it truly remarkable and wishes to meet

you, the highly skilled restorer!”

Ashley was surprised in her heart. ‘Yaloria’s president wants to meet me? And he praised my

exceptional skills?”

Paul was ecstatic, his voice louder. “Ms. Ramos, even the president wants

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to meet you! This is a rare opportunity!”

Ashley’s restoration abilities must be extraordinary to gain the favor of a president.

Ashley calmly stood up and followed Henry to the adjacent banquet hall.

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The banquet hall was spacious and bright, with few people in sight. But there were definitely many

bodyguards and security personnel hidden in the shadows, protecting the area.

As Ashley entered, she saw a dignified, middle-aged man.

Hanson was surprised for a moment when he saw Ashley enter, and in not very fluent Zyrrinthian

language, he said. “Are you…”

The secretary-general quickly intervened to explain, “Mr. Murray, this is Ashley Ramos, the restorer of

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the painting Auburn Symphony.”

Hanson smiled pleasantly. “I know her. She’s Attelia, the chief designer of Glory Youveile! My wife loves

her designs! I never expected Attelia to be such a top-notch restorer as well!”

Ashley raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking, ‘So it’s because of this that Hanson looks so surprised.”

Henry was amazed. “Ashley, you’re incredible at such a young age!”

Ashley and Hanson conversed freely. Henry had initially thought that in such a significant occasion,

facing a national president, Ashley would be reserved and nervous, perhaps even fearful.

To everyone’s surprise, Ashley showed no signs of timidity or hesitation. From beginning to end, she

remained calm and composed. Her demeanor was graceful, elegant, and effortless. This kind of

temperament emanated naturally from within her.

Henry knew that he lacked the boldness and courage like Ashley at her

age.

In addition to his admiration, Henry now had even more respect for Ashley.

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They conversed very comfortably. Hanson remembered how much his wife loved the gowns designed

by Ashley and how much he himself admired the restored paintings by her. As a result, he

enthusiastically invited Ashley to take a photo together.

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Ashley gladly agreed.

After taking the photo, Hanson warmly shook hands with Ashley.

After leaving the banquet hall, Ashley and Henry returned to the VIP lounge together.

Henry praised, “Ashley, you have achieved so much at such a young age. I’m truly humbled!”

Unfortunately, his grandson already had a girlfriend. Otherwise, he would have asked his grandson to

pursue Ashley!

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“Oh, Ashley, when you talking to Mr. Murray just now, there was someone discreetly filming. Those

shots should be featured on tonight’s national news!”

Ashley blinked, unable to believe that she would be on the news.

And it would be the national news.

She wanted to let Valentin know to make sure he watched her on

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television.

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In the evening, Hanson’s visit to Zyrrinthia and his appreciation of the painting Auburn Symphony set

off a frenzy on social media.

Among the numerous online posts, one blogger leaked information. [The painting Auburn Symphony

was originally in a very dilapidated state and was successfully displayed at the state banquet after

restoration. And it is said that the person who restored this painting is Cara!]

Netizens were shocked and flooded the comments section with inquiries. [Is what you’re saying true?

Was it really Cara who restored it? Is she that amazing?]

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