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?”

“It’s not exactly a fight.”

“Then what happened? A little tiff?”

replied, “Not really

from the day before. Her earlobes grew

expression, he felt that it seemed less like

was dying of curiosity to know what

arrived at the club.

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

were friends, Ashley could tell that his family’s

of things, so Joseph didn’t ask for special treatment and just said

pleasantries, the club owner left to attend to

anything you want to do. Let’s have a

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was also an outdoor horseback riding area, a golf course, and a shooting range. Only the wealthy and prominent. frequented this place.

today was great, with clear, sunny skies.

to stay indoors, so she headed

recreation area.

you on that variety show before. You

used to like it as a kid,

suggested. “Shall we go

-Ashley agreed, “Sure.”

walked towards

ranch, Ashley spotted a

had distinctive bangs in front of his forehead and wore a silver earring

It was Bryce.

saw Bryce, he also saw her and Joseph by

momentarily surprised, thinking, “Why are these

to come here together for fun.”

Ashley and Joseph were friends but thought they were just casual friends. He hadn’t

Royal Entertainment, which

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

horse and greeted Joseph. “Mr. Fox.”

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to Ashley with a fake

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 feel?”

Bryce was embarrassed.

thought to himself, ‘Why bring up the most embarrassing

turning into a

you too. How did it feel?

Us.

Bryce fell silent.

‘My image is ruined. How

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

raised. “Sure.”