Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 126

As Ashley, Joseph, and Jaden stepped out of the venue, they ran into a group of young designers.

The moment these designers saw Ashley, they hurried over, their faces. filled with admiration as they exclaimed, “Ashley, the starry nightgown. you designed for the contest was absolutely stunning! It looked amazing!”

Ashley smiled a bit shyly, “Thank you!

One of the designers, a slender man, scratched his head, his tone full of regret. “I’m sorry for the misunderstanding before…”

During the competition, they had been overly critical from the sidelines, saying Ashley’s participation would only lead to a more humiliating defeat for the Zyrrinthia Team.

But, in the end, it was Ashley who salvaged the reputation of Zyrrinthia’s design community.

Hearing these apologies, Joseph couldn’t help but snort, still visibly annoyed.

Hearing that cold snort, Jaden narrowed his eyes and looked at Joseph, sensing his unusual protectiveness towards Ashley.

After the designers apologized to Ashley, they briefly discussed some design matters.

One of the designers asked, “Ashley, the starry night dress you designed has a style reminiscent of Attelia’s. Are you a fan of Attelia?”

Ashley raised an eyebrow at the question, responding in a playful tone, “Of course, I’m a fan.”

Jaden struggled to hold back laughter, thinking how bold it was for Ashley to express admiration for her own work.

Another designer took out his phone, visibly excited. “Ms. Ramos, your design skills are impressive. Could we exchange contact information? I’d love to consult you on design matters in the future if that’s okay?”

Joseph, who always backed his brother, immediately went on high alert.

Men understood men the best. That man said he wanted to discuss design, but it was just a pretext to get Ashley’s phone number.

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Joseph stepped forward with a sneer. “Buddy, if you want to talk design, let’s talk design. Why the need to exchange contact info? And hey, why don’t you add me while you’re at it?”

turned a slight red as he sheepishly put away his

an assistant following him,

the designers apologized to Ashley, they left.

yet. Winning

“Thank you.”

were classmates, we lost touch. I never expected you to pursue

is pretty good, too. You really have your own

as

looked curiously at Kevin and interrupted, “Didn’t you just say you

and explained, “She skipped a grade in high school, so she

was of mixed heritage. He

few seconds for him to understand the term, squinting

a mix of surprise and admiration, he exclaims, “Sweetheart, you were really something special

seriously at all. “What’s there

“You’ve mentioned your childhood fiancé to me twice, yet you never brought up

standing nearby, and asked, “Did she

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this to you?”

distractedly, “No.”

then realized that Joseph was answering his question

eyes as he pulled Joseph under a nearby

frowned, “Why did you bring

Ashley and Kevin a few feet away, Jaden smiled slyly, raising

even look at him. “Isn’t

a hint of double meaning. “Why do I

him, sizing Jaden up. “What

in his pocket and a mischievous glint in his eyes, Jaden teased, “We’ve only known each other for half a day, but I can tell that you like Ashley, don’t

turned to shock and panic. “What

his tongue, his eyes charming. He listed his observations. “You were hostile towards me.

watching

him.

you like Ashley,

Joseph was silent.

guess was entirely