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?”

designer’s cheeks turned a slight red as he sheepishly put

was chatting, Kevin walked over with an assistant following him, carrying documents

to

genuine smile. “I haven’t congratulated you yet. Winning over Eric with a

smiled, “Thank you.”

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

replied, “Your design draft is pretty good, too. You really have

shook his head, acknowledging his shortcomings. “I’m not as good as you even though I’m

just say you were

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

a grade?” Jaden was of mixed

that meant. It took a few seconds for him to

were really something

all. “What’s there to talk about?”

you never brought up skipping a grade, which is

turned to Joseph, who was standing nearby, and asked,

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this

answered distractedly, “No.”

realized that Joseph was answering his question absentmindedly, his eyes

as he pulled

did you bring me here?”

Kevin a few feet away, Jaden smiled slyly,

look at him. “Isn’t

of double meaning. “Why do I get

sizing Jaden

in his eyes, Jaden teased, “We’ve only

face turned to shock and panic. “What the hell are you talking

eyes charming. He listed his observations. “You were hostile towards me. You thought I had a

watching Kevin, obviously guarding against

him.

not that you like Ashley, what is it?”

Joseph was silent.

guess was entirely