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?”

not exactly a

what happened?

really that

day before. Her earlobes grew hot. again, and her heart skipped

story, but from Ashley’s expression, he felt that

curiosity to know what exactly had happened.

arrived at the club.

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

owner were friends, Ashley could tell that his family’s

the grand opening, the owner was busy with lots of things, so Joseph didn’t ask for special treatment

the pleasantries, the club owner left to

Ashley inside. “Ashley, see if there’s anything you want to do. Let’s have a blast today.”

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facilities, there was also an outdoor horseback riding area, a golf course, and a shooting range. Only the wealthy

was great, with clear, sunny skies.

stay indoors, so she

recreation area.

nearby horse ranch, suddenly remembered. “Right, Ashley, I saw you

used to like it as a kid,

suggested. “Shall we go for a

-Ashley agreed, “Sure.”

walked towards

the ranch, Ashley spotted a tall

in front of his forehead and wore a silver earring in his

It was Bryce.

saw her and Joseph by her

thinking, “Why are these two coming together?

seems like they’ve arranged to come

thought they were just casual friends. He hadn’t expected their relationship to be this close. He felt that there was more

the general manager of Royal Entertainment,

Bryce had always been rebellious and unreserved, and he got along well with Joseph.

dismounted from his horse and greeted

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he turned to Ashley with a

from the horse and almost immediately thought of that famous scene from the variety show. Holding back. laughter, he asked, “Bryce, last time on the show, your horse went out of control. Ashley chased it down and jumped onto your horse, and you ended up in her arms. How did that

Bryce was embarrassed.

thought to himself, ‘Why bring up the most embarrassing thing?

a dark chapter

ask you too. How did

Us.

Bryce fell silent.

thought, ‘My image is ruined. How

to the nearby track, determined to redeem himself. “Ashley, we didn’t have a proper contest on the variety show. How about we

eyebrows raised.