Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 117

Upon hearing his words, Ashley’s mind went blank, thinking, ‘Who could call me that?”

A realization flashed through her mind, and she pondered, ‘Could Valentin be referring to Jaden?’

Only then did Ashley grasp the situation. She immediately opened her phone to search online. Sure enough, there was a video of her and Jaden shopping, secretly recorded by a sales assistant.

She thought in annoyance, ‘Of all things, the way Jaden called me ‘dear’ got recorded too!’

Ashley was at a loss for words.

Feeling mentally exhausted, she put down her phone, and when she looked up, she was met with Valentin’s emotionless gaze.

Ashley’s temple throbbed suddenly, like someone caught cheating by their spouse, and a sense of guilt surged up. She then blurted out a cliché from the cheater’s playbook, “Listen to my explanation! This is really a misunderstanding!”

Valentin responded indifferently, “Explain then.”

Ashley pondered, ‘I thought he would say he wouldn’t listen to me.”

She cleared her throat and hurriedly explained, “Jaden just talks like that. When he says ‘dear,’ it’s like calling someone by their name. It has no other meaning!”

Valentin asked in a seemingly casual tone, “So, you’re close to him?”

Ashley felt as if she was being interrogated but didn’t dare to hide. anything. She nodded. “Yes, we’re quite close. After all, I’ve known him. for a long time.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Valentin’s eyes narrowed, his voice deep. and heavy as he asked, “And what about us?”

“Our relationship is, of course…” Ashley started to say but suddenly stopped.

“Of course what, hmm?” His expression grew slightly cold, hinting at a subtle danger.

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carefully, ‘My relationship with Valentin is really complex. It is hard to describe in specific

is such that if you fell into a rive would immediately jump in to save you and give

was momentarily taken aback, a warm intensity simmering in his deep eyes.

Ashley smiled mischievously, her eyes crinkling, “But I know you’ve been able to swim since you were young,

words, caught off

help but laugh

pulled out a small, deep blue square box from her pocket.

the box were the cufflinks she

the box into his palm, saying, “Here’s a little gift for you.”

ran off to get

He then raised his eyebrows and opened the

water. Warm and teasing, his laid-back voice carried over. “Thank you

drinking water, almost

raised an eyebrow. “If you get choked, I’ll be there to

was left speechless.

annoyance, ‘He’s doing this on

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the Ramos family’s fashion brand suddenly launched several popular new

the villa while

photos, his brows furrowed in confusion. “This

lifted her head and looked over upon hearing this.

styles of the clothes, Ashley’s eyes paused briefly, and she then smiled

it!” Jaden clicked his tongue and continued, “Then how can the Ramos family release

her deep concern for the family business’ struggles. Drawing upon her self-taught fashion design. skills, she stayed up a couple of nights to create new designs. To her surprise, they were incredibly well-received.”