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?”

cheeks turned a slight red as he

Kevin walked over with an assistant following him, carrying documents and

to

“I haven’t congratulated you yet. Winning

smiled, “Thank

“Although we were classmates, we lost touch. I never expected you to pursue fashion design, let alone be so talented at it.”

draft is pretty good, too. You really have your own

and shook his head, acknowledging his shortcomings. “I’m not as good as you even though I’m a few years older. I can see that.”

you were classmates? How come

explained, “She skipped a grade in high school, so she was younger than

grade?” Jaden was of mixed

for him to understand

surprise and admiration, he exclaims, “Sweetheart, you were really something special even as a kid! Why haven’t you ever told

at all. “What’s there to talk about?”

me twice, yet you never brought up skipping a

to Joseph, who was standing

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this to

distractedly,

realized that Joseph was

eyes as he pulled Joseph under a nearby billboard.

did you bring

looking at Ashley and Kevin a few feet away, Jaden smiled slyly, raising his eyebrows, “Are you

didn’t even look at him.

a hint of double meaning. “Why do I get the feeling

turned to face him, sizing Jaden up. “What are you

eyes, Jaden teased, “We’ve only known each other for half a day, but I can tell that you like

shock and panic. “What the

charming. He listed his observations. “You were hostile towards

you’re constantly watching Kevin, obviously guarding against

him.

not that you

Joseph was silent.

guess was entirely wrong.