Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 109

Ashley stared at Joseph’s message. He was panicking about something at first, yet he sent a grinning emoji next, so it was definitely not something

serious.

Ashley typed and replied: [How can you still be laughing if something. has happened? What’s wrong?]

Joseph replied instantly: [Wait for me, I’ll reach the Kingsley Villa soon! Will be there in five minutes!]

Ashley could only stare at her phone, wondering what it might be.

Exactly five minutes later, Joseph came storming in. As soon as hel entered the living room, he asked, “Where is Valentin?”

Ashley was sitting on the sofa while hugging a soft pillow. “He’s in the study working on something urgent. Do you want to see him?”

Joseph waved his hand. “Since he’s busy, I’ll just tell you. There won’t be any difference.”

Ashley pointed to the sofa opposite her. “Sit down

and tell me.”

The servant brought a glass of juice over.

Joseph felt his throat was very dry, so he grabbed the glass of juice and. drank a large gulp. Then he grinned at Ashley and said, “Ashley, did you hang out with Valentin this afternoon?”

Ashley was surprised. “How did you know?”

Joseph put up a mysterious look. “I also know that both of you went to the amusement park. Am I right?”

Ashley found it funny. “We did go to the amusement park to celebrate h birthday and have some fun. But there were too many people in the amusement park, so we didn’t stay for long. How did you know?”

Joseph scooted over and sat next to Ashley before showing her something

Valentin on his phone. “Someone has taken a photo of you and

Valentin at the amusement park and posted it online. Seriously, this is such a nice photo!”

Ashley looked down at the photo.

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Judging from the angle of the photo, one could immediately tell that it was secretly taken by a passerby nearby. Under the bright sun, Ashley was wearing a sun hat and a mask while Valentin was standing next to her, his head slightly lowered to listen to her words, exposing his profile directly to the camera.

Valentin’s name was already widely known, not to mention that he also had exceptionally handsome looks and a prestigious family background. Although he was not a star in the entertainment industry, he was very famous.

was posted online, it immediately

detail in the photo of a high-profile person like Valentin lowering his head to listen to a woman simply looked too gentlemanly and doting,

into the identity of the woman in

his album. “Ashley, look, isn’t it beautiful? And they managed to capture the

at a loss

had found out who the woman in the photo was.

“Usually, paparazzi woul not dare to post Valentin’s photos online without permission, but this wa taken by a passerby, so it was immediately

a look.

laughter. “I’ve just looked at the situation online, and a particularly sharp-eyed netizen has suspected the woman in the photo to be you because of the similar eye shape. But they also thought that you’re not related in any way to Valentin, so they

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know what to say.

expression became serious, and he said, “Ashley, I’ve checked and found out that the reason this inconsequential photo could. cause such an uproar and become a

frowned, “What do

and took advantage of the situation to try to divert the netizens’ attention. With this, everyone will be wondering about the relationship. between Valentin and the woman in the photo and whether Valentin has any other women. They will stop paying attention to the Ramos Group. and the fact that Frankie was

were not on the same level, and netizens were

daring to offend Valentin openly, Frankie only dared to secretly hire paid posters to intensify the impact of the photo. Though he

this, Ashley’s expression suddenly

Hmph, Valentin grew up with me, yet

throat. He suddenly felt like

Valentin

angry

is busy working on something urgent in the study, so he must not have seen what is happening online yet. So, what are you going to

her eyes, her expression indifferent. “Confront it head-on, of course.”

secretly cursed in his heart and immediately leaned over. “Ashley, do

out her phone and answered Joseph without raising her head,

had written songs for

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Ashley as songwriting fees instead. The album was a hit, earning at least tens of millions

Ashley had other ways to

money.

yet ruthless, as she directly spent money

Ramos Group instantly became a trending topic, which everyone could see

only to find

I bet Mr. Kingsley has spent money on it. It should be to protect

rendered speechless.

‘Unfortunately, it’s the other way around. The trending topic was

Ashley lowered her