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?”

from Jaden and running to Ashley. “I just happened to meet Jaden outside. I didn’t know he was also attending the

striking and eyes captivating. He chuckled while looking at Joseph, “Well?

to speak with him any longer,

didn’t say anything. He just stood there with a hint of amusement in

the brother of Ashley’s fiancé.

ask Jaden, “What’s going on? Why are

Youveile and made a large donation,

Ashley was speechless.

up discreetly. “Long time

smiled faintly, “Long time? We just saw each other last year, though you

Jaden was speechless.

knew they had met last year, but he didn’t expect Lester to bring up the fact that he was beaten up.

found Lester incredibly cunning.

had said no one wanted to

thought Lester seemed quite

slightly raised his eyebrows,

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anyone who could tease Jaden was an interesting

was enjoying the show when Lester suddenly looked over

as if knowing he was enjoying the

smiling,

been so

his mind, ‘How dare you call me Joe? I barely

them while chatting and laughing. She cleared her throat and turned

Lester, excitedly turned to Ashley and winked mysteriously with his left eye. “Ashley, I’ll let you in on

felt puzzled. “What kind

“You’ll find out

Ashley was speechless.

charity dinner

from the entertainment. industry but also by elite figures from the business

away as she entered the banquet

that he had also been invited to

feelings for her, Ashley rubbed her forehead, feeling a

charity dinners usually included

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

auctioneer spoke about charitable causes.

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