Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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Bertha had no strong opinions, so she blindly followed Evan’s suggestion. “Alright, let’s use Miranda to

threaten Ashley.”

Evan said resentfully, “That wretched woman doesn’t know gratitude. We are her biological parents,

and we reached out to her for help but were kicked out by her without any care about family ties! If

even Miranda can intimidate her, it shows that we’re worse than Miranda to her!”

Jessica quickly intervened, speaking gently. “Dad, please don’t be angry. You still have me. I’ll always

be with you and Mom, just like if you were my own parents.”

Evan, feeling less angry, realized. “Jessica, you truly are my good daughter. I haven’t raised you in vain

all these years!”

Bertha looked at Jessica with a moved and gratified expression. She genuinely believed that Jessica

was sensible and filial, much better than Ashley.

When they found Ashley, they thought she was a great treasure for the Ramos family. That was one of

the crucial reasons why they agreed to bring Ashley back to the Ramos family.

But after that, they thought Ashley was useless.

Now, they realized that Ashley’s abilities were so valuable to the Ramos family. But it was a pity that

she was cold-blooded and selfish, not considering her own relatives!

As for the plan to kidnap Miranda, Evan already had a plan in mind.

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Ashley walked into Laura’s office and discussed work matters with her.

After the previous experience of restoring paintings, Ashley’s fame, influence, and appeal had grown,

surpassing that of most celebrities.

The director of the national television station wanted to invite Ashley to shoot a public service

announcement, hoping to leverage her influence and appeal to promote cultural heritage protection.

“I’m interested in this! Count me in.”

Ashley immediately agreed. Such a public service announcement.

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wouldn’t be difficult to film, and it could be done in less than a day.

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Once they finished discussing work matters, Laura asked, concerned, “I heard that Evan and Bertha

intercepted you outside the company again?”

Ashley felt annoyed at the thought. “I already told the security not to let Evan near the company

anymore.”

Laura nodded. “Alright, I’ll also remind the security to enhance their protection.”

While they were talking, Bryce impatiently walked in, saying to someone behind him, “Can you stop

following me?”

A sweet and melodious voice followed, “After what we did, don’t you plan to take responsibility for me?”

As soon as Ashley heard this, her interest was piqued.

She couldn’t resist the desire to eavesdrop on others’ secrets.

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She turned her curious gaze towards them.

The woman walking behind Bryce was tall, beautiful, and dressed in a silk gown, which accentuated

her graceful figure.

Ashley recognized her at once. It was Brittany.

Bryce’s face turned embarrassed as he noticed Ashley’s curious gaze upon entering Laura’s office.

Ashley’s curiosity was too apparent.

Bryce turned around abruptly, pushing Brittany as he walked out, saying, “I’m warning you, Brittany. We

have no relationship, and I’m not interested in you. I let it pass that you vomited all over me when you

were drunk. Don’t spread rumors.”

As they walked further away, their conversation became fainter.

Ashley felt disappointed that she couldn’t continue watching the drama

unfold.

Laura shook her head helplessly.

Ashley’s phone chimed, receiving a message from Joseph. [Ashley, when. are you coming back? I

want to introduce you to someone!)

Ashley wondered, ‘Who is he going to introduce to me?

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She glanced around, stood up, and said, “Laura, if there’s nothing else, I’ll

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now.”

“Alright, take care on your way home.”

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Ashley returned to Kingsley Villa.

As soon as she walked into the living room, she saw Valentin and Joseph sitting on the couch.

Sitting next to Joseph was a fresh-looking girl in a green dress. She had long hair, a gentle

appearance, elegant manners, and an exceptional temperament.

Moreover, this girl’s facial features resembled Joseph’s to some extent.

In the first second Ashley returned, Valentin noticed her and walked to her.

Joseph also saw Ashley and immediately stood up with excitement. “Ashley, you’re finally back! Let me

introduce you, this is my sister Claire. She just returned from abroad today!”

Ashley had already guessed that this was Joseph’s sister and Valentin’s cousin.

She politely greeted. “Hello, Claire.”

Claire smiled warmly, like a gentle breeze in early summer. “Hello, Ashley. My grandfather and Joseph

have mentioned you so much, and now I finally get to meet you!”

As soon as Ashley returned, Valentin took her bag and accompanied her to sit on the couch. Claire had

never seen Valentin be so thoughtful to anyone else. She knew they were in deep love.

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They sat down.

Claire smiled brightly, “Joseph told me that you took care

of Valentin

when he was hospitalized recently. You lost a lot of weight. It must have been really hard.”

Just by listening, Ashley knew it was Joseph’s exaggeration.

Ashley coughed lightly. “I didn’t lose weight. It’s not that dramatic.”

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Joseph defended himself. “Tm not exaggerating. You really lost a lot of weight! Ask Valentin if you don’t

believe me!”

Valentin, feeling a sense of self-blame, said, “You did lose a lot of weig

She hadn’t gained it back till now.

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But when she was in his arms, Valentin felt it was just as good.

Ashley gently pushed him, telling him not to overthink.

Seeing their intimate gestures, Claire asked with a smile. “When are you two going to have the

wedding? Even though I was abroad before, there were still many socialites who asked me about

Valentin. I told them that Valentin had already been married, but they didn’t believe me. I guess they’ll

only believe it when you make it public.

Valentin’s voice was low and mellow. “The wedding depends on Ashley’s opinion. I can do it anytime.”

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He sounded eager.

Ashley thought, ‘Alright then, I need to find a suitable time to publicly announce

our marriage and have the wedding.

Joseph suddenly joked, “Are there any girls asking about me?”

“You?” Claire looked him up and down. “You better not harm any good girls.”

Joseph was speechless.

He thought, ‘How am I harming girls? It seems like my own sister is more straightforward with her

words.”

Joseph snorted and asked, “Do you have a boyfriend then?”

Upon hearing this, Claire extended her hand and tried to hit him..

Joseph was prepared and agilely jumped up to dodge, saying, “So you want to hit me again! Luckily, I

saw it coming!”

Claire didn’t manage to hit him and turned to look at Ashley. She summed up years of experience with

Joseph. “Bullying him should be done early because you won’t be able to when he grows up.”

Joseph felt hurt once again.

He had no status in this family at all.

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Ashley laughed uncontrollably.

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Valentin had originally poured a glass of water for Ashley, but seeing her laughing like this, he was

concerned that she might choke if she drank it.

In the evening, Claire and Joseph had dinner together at the villa. And then, they playfully went home.

More accurately, Joseph was being bullied unilaterally.

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