Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 156

Evan attended the charity dinner not only to seize the opportunity to meet Valentin but also for another reason.

Just a few minutes later, the auctioneer on stage announced. “Next up for auction is a famous painting prepared by Jessica. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t make it to our charity event due to illness. However, the painting she prepared is quite exquisite, with a starting bid of two thousand dollars.”

As soon as Jessica’s name was mentioned, the large venue fell silent, followed by an outburst of chatter.

“Damn, Jessica? Such a disgraceful woman still has the nerve to show up. She should just get out of showbiz.”

“Exactly. Who would want her stuff? It’s just bad luck.”

Amidst the arguing, a man fond of landscape oil paintings spoke up. “Hold on. Don’t curse just yet. Look at the stage. The painting Jessical prepared is a rare authentic piece. Besides, Jessica is doing this for charity. Let’s not be too harsh.”

Joseph scoffed at this, thinking to himself that charity was just her pretense.

He considered Jessica a despicable person, trying to whitewash her image. under the guise of charity.

All those excuses about being sick and unable to attend were just a cover. Everyone despised Jessica now. She didn’t dare to show up.

Frustrated, Joseph nudged Ashley’s arm and whispered, “No wonder Evan and Charlie came to the charity dinner. It’s all for Jessica.”

Ashley could tell at a glance that the painting on stage was indeed a rare masterpiece.

She knew Charlie likely prepared it for Jessica.

Charlie, a cultural relic restorer fond of paintings, had collected many famous paintings.

Now, he was willing to offer his cherished collection to Jessica. Ashley thought Charlie was really a good brother.

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Meanwhile, at the banquet hall entrance, Jessica sneaked in, wearing a hat and mask, covered up except for her eyes.

After much deliberation, Jessica couldn’t bear to not see for herself and decided to come.

had to dress like

while she had to stay hidden, Jessica

female dog when

scold

hatred subside. Looking at the

worth

a starting bid of two thousand dollars, anyone would

if I have a bad reputation? You

reporters covered this, showing Jessica offering her genuine painting for charity and how selflessly generous she was, she could earn a good reputation

announced the start of the

interested in paintings, especially those who loathed Jessica’s character,

would want that trash’s stuff? I don’t even want

no right to be at a charity

Jessica’s painting, I’ll despise them

was an opportunity not to be missed for those who love art. The starting bid

crowd’s scorn and insults towards

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to raise their paddles

all distinguished figures. They felt that it would be a humiliation to be despised by these elites for bidding on

dollars had a starting bid of just two thousand dollars, yet no one made an offer.

Jessica was dumbfounded.

to herself, ‘Are these people fools? Such a

Charlie’s expression remained unchanged, as if the

in the front row seemed ready to raise his paddle.

and recognized him as Ross Foster, the CEO

was a significant figure. If he bid, others in the hall, no

her painting would

thought about having her online supporters comment: [Jessica’s painting bought by the wealthy Ross Foster shows her kind heart. Turns out Jessica is so wonderful and generous. Hope everyone stops criticizing her. Am I

row, Ross, a man of superficial elegance who didn’t really understand art, thought the painting looked good and

noticing his intent to bid, eagerly looked towards

as Ross was trying to raise his paddle, a chilling gaze suddenly fell

his head,