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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the city’s eastern part today. It’s a new opening, and I just thought of you since you live nearby. I’d like to

Jessica inviting

still said, “Then Mr. Thompson,

and when he smiled, his chubby cheeks nearly

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

him and asked in a pleased

guests. With your influence, you can surely get in,

carried a tone of

course, I can get in there. Who do you think I am? I am David Thompson! Isn’t it just a matter of finding someone? I’ll do it for you! Who are you looking for. Jessica, my

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

her.

Ashley was, especially with her current rising popularity

mention of Ashley’s name, the image of her stunning beauty flashed in his mind, instantly piquing his interest.

is a true beauty. It’s a pity I haven’t had the chance to meet Ashley, Otherwise, with my flirtatious. nature, I

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Valentin led Ashley into the indoor area.

It was a spacious and elegant hall, tastefully decorated with various flowers,

corners, prepared to serve at

Ashley to a long table and sat down.

assortment of exquisite drinks and

down and saw several slices of green grape glazed cake on a white porcelain plate, looking beautiful and

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

him and turned her head away.

one-sided breakup. I’m not

couldn’t help but chuckle

her head

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

Hm?”

her mouth

tongue, her clear eyes lit

is delicious! How is his cooking so good?”

as Ashley was about to ask Valentin how he learned to bake, but remembering she was

by her adorable reaction, Valentin let out a soft

Ashley

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