Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 154

However, just as Lester was about to reach out to Ashley…

Ashley quickly sensed his movement and stepped back, her eyes full of inquiry. “What are you doing?”

Lester was speechless, finding the situation extremely awkward.

Worried that Ashley might misunderstand him as a womanizer, Lester quickly made an excuse. “There’s a bit of dirt on your shoulder. Maybe you rubbed against something. I was just trying to help you wipe it off.”

“No need, I’ll do it myself.” Ashley raised her hand and patted her shoulder.

Lester, heartbroken, withdrew his hand, catching a glimpse of the emerald necklace in Ashley’s hand.

The emerald necklace seemed to have Ashley’s birthday engraved on it.

Lester paused, his tone deep and meaningful when he asked, “Ashley, have you ever thought that maybe you’re not really a Ramos?”

Ashley was taken aback and looked down, her lashes trembling. “I’ve thought about it.”

Lester suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.

Ashley smiled wryly, her voice never so downhearted, “Unfortunately, Evan and I did a DNA test, which indicated a positive result for the parent-child relationship.”

She did it three times, each time confirming they were biologically related.

Even though she loathed the Ramos family, according to the test results, the Ramos family were her blood relatives.

The Ramos family, which she despised the most, was where she belonged.

Lester couldn’t help but furrow his brow as he observed Ashley. At this moment, she appeared so desolate and shattered.

This stirred Lester’s compassion and a desire to protect her.

Just then, someone called Ashley’s name from behind. “Ashley. What are

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you doing here?”

Ashley turned around to see Joseph and Jaden.

Ashley raised an eyebrow with interest. “How did you two end up together?”

immediately showed disgust, distancing himself from Jaden and running to Ashley. “I just happened to meet Jaden outside. I didn’t know he was also attending the charity

his features striking and eyes captivating. He chuckled while looking at Joseph, “Well? I didn’t expect to meet you

want to speak with him any longer, glancing over

anything. He just stood there with a hint

knew Joseph was the brother of Ashley’s fiancé.

to ask Jaden, “What’s going on?

Youveile and made a large donation, so I got

Ashley was speechless.

glanced at Lester, sizing him up discreetly. “Long time no

saw each other last year, though you were quite

Jaden was speechless.

year, but he didn’t expect Lester to bring up the

found Lester incredibly

suddenly understood why Jaden had said no

she thought Lester seemed quite

his eyebrows, finding Lester

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anyone who could tease Jaden was an interesting person.

enjoying the show when Lester

as if knowing he

him, smiling, “Nice to meet you,

been

so frustrated he almost scolded, cursing in his mind, ‘How dare you call me Joe? I barely know you,

them while chatting and laughing. She cleared her throat and turned to Joseph, asking, “You’re here for the charity dinner

Ashley and winked mysteriously with his left eye. “Ashley,

“What kind of surprise?”

replied, “You’ll find

Ashley was speechless.

charity

stars from the entertainment. industry but also by elite figures from the business world and somet

far away as she

also been invited to the charity dinner.

Joseph’s words about Kevin’s feelings for her, Ashley rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. She decided to keep her distance from

dinners usually included a fundraising auction.

left were Joseph and Jaden, and to her right were Miranda and Bryce. Lester sat

spoke about

3/5

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