Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 86

The waiter maintained a polite demeanor, saying, “Miss, the building behind me is only accessible to our VIP guests. Please understand.”

“VIP guests?”

Jessica thought, and her expression immediately turned grim.

She knew those who could attend this club were wealthy or influential. Yet, Jessica hadn’t expected there to be a hierarchy even here.

The area in front of Jessica was reserved exclusively for VIP clients.

It implied that merely having money wasn’t enough. One also needed. status and influence.

Ashley could enter, but Jessica couldn’t.

This was a direct blow to Jessica’s vanity, which was something she couldn’t tolerate.

Jessica then glared fiercely at the waiter blocking her path, feeling increasingly frustrated.

She hadn’t seen the man embracing Ashley yet and was far from ready to give up.

Jessica thought about calling Matthew to come over.

But she knew that if Matthew came, Jeremy would definitely follow.

Given Jeremy’s current blind favoritism towards Ashley, Jessica knew it would only complicate matters.

After a moment of thought, Jessica took out her phone and called someone named David Thompson.

David was one of her suitors. He came from a notable family, but he was unattractive and notorious for his philandering ways, surrounded by many women, which was why Jessica had no interest in such a man.

Jessica wouldn’t have bothered with David if she didn’t need him now.

Once Jessica placed the call, David answered it quite quickly.

Then, a frivolous and flirtatious voice came through the phone, asking, “Oh, Jessica, you finally remembered to call me?”

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a new opening, and I just thought of you since you

it is my dear Jessica inviting me, how can I refuse such an

nauseated but still said, “Then Mr. Thompson, please hurry over. I’m waiting for

less than fifteen minutes. His chubby, flushed face was oily, and when he smiled, his chubby cheeks nearly closed his eyes into slits. “Jessica, my dear, does inviting me out

her disgust, smiled warmly, “Mr. Thompson, I’d be so grateful if you

loved it when women catered to him and asked in

for VIP guests. With your influence, you can surely get in, Mr. Thompson. I

carried a tone of flattery toward David.

David laughed heartily. “Of course, I can get in there. Who do you think I am? I am David Thompson!

like you to help me see who Ashley is with, Mr. Thompson. I’m quite worried

her.

who Ashley was, especially with her current rising popularity

mention of Ashley’s name, the image of her stunning beauty flashed

had the chance to meet Ashley, Otherwise, with my flirtatious.

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led Ashley into

and elegant hall, tastefully decorated with

the corners,

Ashley to a long table and

an assortment of exquisite drinks

down and saw several slices of green grape glazed cake

her, Valentin grabbed a silver fork, picked up a small piece of cake, and

and turned her head away.

of a one-sided breakup. I’m not

raised his eyebrows and couldn’t help but chuckle softly. He then persistently

head away again.

to her as if he wouldn’t give up until she tried it. He persisted, holding his hand up, and said with a low, husky voice and a smile, “Ashley, I spent a long time making this. Just one bite?

Hm?”

paused, then opened her mouth and

moment the flavor hit her tongue, her clear

How is his cooking so good?”

Valentin how he learned to bake, but remembering she was still in a

a soft chuckle, sensually saying, “I

Ashley

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