Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 81

Ashley had no idea how long time had passed.

She got up from Valentin’s embrace, her face flushed red, feeling both shy and embarrassed. She was even close to tears, appearing delicate and charming. “Valentin, you…“

She paused, then shouted in a fit of bashful anger, “I’m giving you the cold shoulder! No, I’m cutting ties with you! Forever!”

Valentin slightly raised his eyebrows and stood up.

Ashley suddenly became nervous, fearing he might kiss her again, and immediately turned and ran out of the study.

She went back into her room, leaning against the door, breathing erratically, with weak legs.

She couldn’t help but touch her lips, her heart racing and taking a long time to calm down.

The next morning, Joseph, dressed in a flashy pink shirt and hooking his sunglasses with his slender fingers, walked into the living room with a carefree demeanor. “Good morning, Ashley. Remember we planned to go to the club? I’m here to pick you both up!”

Ashley, “Both of us?”

Joseph glanced at Valentin sitting on the couch, smiling. “Yes, you and Valentin.

Ashley frowned in annoyance, “He’s not going.”

Valentin was quite surprised.

He thought to himself, ‘Sheesh, I really upset Ashley yesterday.”

“Valentin, aren’t you coming?”

Joseph wanted to ask Valentin again, but Ashley quickly pulled him out. the door.

Joseph had no choice but to send a text: [Valentin, are you really not coming?]

Valentin replied: [Take her to have fun first. I’ll come over later.]

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Joseph sent back: [Okay, waiting for you! Hurry up!]

at

On their way to the club, Joseph occasionally glanced Ashley in the passenger seat, his eyes rolling around inquisitively before he ventured to ask, “Ashley, did you and Valentin have a fight?”

Ashley rested her elbow on the car window and supported her forehead. “Why do you ask?”

Joseph looked up, his tone smug. “You left Valentin alone at home just now. I’m so clever. I figured it out!”

Ashley glanced at him. “Why are you so nosy?”

Joseph raised an eyebrow, grinning playfully. “Gossip brings joy! Ashley, come on. Did you fight with Valentin or not?”

replied, “It’s not exactly a

“Then what happened? A

really that

of the kiss from the day before. Her earlobes grew hot. again, and her heart skipped a

story, but from Ashley’s expression, he felt that it seemed less like a fight and more

was dying of curiosity to know what exactly

at the

in. As soon as they parked, the club’s owner came over

Ashley could tell that his family’s powerful background meant that the

busy with lots of things, so Joseph didn’t ask for special treatment and

the club owner left to attend to

see if there’s anything you want to do. Let’s have a

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outdoor horseback riding area, a golf course,

was great, with clear,

so she headed to

recreation area.

saw you on that variety show before. You are quite

it as a kid, so I

go for a

-Ashley agreed, “Sure.”

walked towards the horse ranch.

reached the ranch, Ashley spotted

distinctive bangs in front of his forehead and wore

It was Bryce.

saw Bryce, he also saw her and Joseph

thinking, “Why are

arranged to come here

and Joseph were friends but thought they were just casual friends. He hadn’t expected their relationship to be this close. He felt that there was more than friendship between

was the general manager of Royal Entertainment, which made him

had always been rebellious and unreserved, and

horse and greeted Joseph. “Mr. Fox.”

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Ashley with a fake smile. “What

from the variety show. Holding back. laughter, he asked, “Bryce, last time on the show, your horse went out of control. Ashley

Bryce was embarrassed.

‘Why bring up

is almost turning into a dark

forgot to ask you too.

Us.

Bryce fell silent.

image is ruined. How could I

to the nearby track, determined to redeem himself. “Ashley, we didn’t

eyebrows raised.