Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 155

Ashley was stunned for a moment before realizing that this was the surprise Joseph had mentioned earlier,

At that moment, everyone in the crowd, from movie stars to business tycoons and socialites, craned their necks, looking up at the stage.

Valentin, dressed in a well-tailored black suit, walked onto the stage. His white shirt was meticulously buttoned to the top, exuding a restrained yet. sensual vibe.

His gaze casually swept over the crowd. His stunningly handsome face seemed indifferent and distant, radiating a noble and commanding demeanor that only a person of high status could have.

When his eyes landed on a particular spot in the crowd, he suddenly paused and had a carefree smile.

Ashley, sitting right there, suddenly realized Valentin was looking at her.

Though they were just looking at each other across the crowd, Ashley’s heart raced.

This secret eye contact strangely felt like a hidden flirtation, causing her ears to burn uncontrollably.

Ashley quickly looked away, flustered. Once she calmed down, she heard the whole venue erupt into noise, especially the two girls behind her, who were clearly thrilled.

“Ah, Mr. Kingsley is so handsome!!!”

“Did he just look down here? And he smiled, right? Was he looking in our direction?”

“No way! He’s so handsome. I’d love to have sex with him.”

Ashley heard these crude remarks and glanced at Valentin on stage.

She thought he really had the power to attract attention wherever he

went.

Suddenly, Ashley’s arm was grabbed by Miranda, who was sitting next to her.

Miranda excitedly whispered, “Ashley, do you think Mr. Kingsley has a

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with a woman. wonder if that woman is Mr. Kingsley’s girlfriend.”

been photographed at the amusement park with Valentin, was speechless.

I

recognizing him as Ashley’s childhood fiancé

his expression was somewhat

man Ashley was supposed to marry.

a resurgence of annoyance at the thought of his sister being taken by Valentin.

spoke a few words about charity on stage before sitting down in the middle of the front row, respectfully guided by a staff member. Given his status, it was natural for him to sit

at Valentin not far away and quietly asked Joseph beside

wanted to surprise you. How about it? Are you

replied, “It almost scared me to

event was the auction for

personal items for auction, and the

two thousand dollars. A wealthy man bought it for 160

just enough to

a foreign trip, starting at two thousand

the antique to the socialite, Brittany Walsh, who was dressed in an ice-blue gown. The auctioneer invited Bryce on stage to hand over the antique to

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asked, “Ms. Walsh, you bid earlier but specifically went for Bryce’s antique.

you really

beautiful, Brittany raised her hand and flirtatiously

I bought this antique just because I like Bryce, so I wanted to have

auctioneer immediately turned to Bryce,

Brittany and Bryce knew each

Brittany with a hint of impatience in his proud demeanor,

seductively, “I know

didn’t respond and didn’t look at Brittany

quickly smoothed things over

and returned to his

on Bryce.

even more curious. “Wow.”

in the gossip.

was speechless, finding these three overly

at them and growled in a lowered voice, “Stop making

he tried to keep his voice down, Bryce was