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 sheepishly

an assistant following him,

the designers apologized to Ashley,

Winning over Eric with a design sketch damaged by water is impressive.”

smiled, “Thank

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

is pretty good, too. You

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

“Didn’t you just say you were classmates? How come you’re a few years older than Ashley?”

in high school, so she was younger than her

a grade?” Jaden was of

a few seconds for him to understand the term, squinting his eyes in

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

it seriously at all. “What’s there to talk about?”

twice, yet you never brought up skipping a grade, which is a big deal!”

Joseph, who was standing

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this

answered distractedly, “No.”

realized that Joseph was answering his

as he pulled Joseph under

frowned, “Why did you

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

didn’t even look at him. “Isn’t

meaning. “Why do I get the feeling that you’re not really

turned to face him, sizing

mischievous glint in his eyes, Jaden teased, “We’ve only known each other for half a day,

face turned to shock and panic. “What the hell are you talking about!” he exclaimed.

observations. “You were hostile towards me. You thought I had a

constantly watching Kevin, obviously guarding against

him.

that you like Ashley, what

Joseph was silent.

the guess was entirely wrong.