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.

dress like this to avoid being recognized and insulted

while she had to stay hidden, Jessica was

dog when she got back, naming it

would beat and scold it

at the painting on the stage,

worth at least

thought that with a starting bid of two thousand dollars, anyone would fiercely bid for

thought, ‘So what if I have a bad reputation?

reporters covered this, showing Jessica offering her genuine painting for charity and how selflessly generous she was, she

announced the start

who loathed Jessica’s character, were not keen.

stuff? I don’t even want to see

right to be at a charity event. They shouldn’t have brought her

bids for Jessica’s painting, I’ll despise

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

listening to the crowd’s scorn and insults

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hesitant to raise their

were all distinguished figures. They felt that it would be a humiliation to be despised

hall. A painting worth four million dollars had a starting bid of just two thousand dollars, yet no one made

Jessica was dumbfounded.

herself, ‘Are these people fools? Such a great deal

as if the events unfolding had nothing to do with him.

sitting in the front row seemed ready

was overjoyed and recognized him as Ross Foster, the CEO of Foster Real Estate.

front row, Ross was a significant figure. If he bid, others in the hall, no matter how angry, wouldn’t dare to

painting would

online supporters comment: [Jessica’s painting bought by the wealthy Ross Foster shows her kind heart. Turns out Jessica is so wonderful

didn’t really understand art, thought the painting looked good and

intent to

his paddle, a chilling gaze suddenly fell

and as he turned his head, he met