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

event while she had to

to get a female dog when she got

scold

this way, Jessica felt some of her hatred subside. Looking at the painting on the stage, she

was a genuine painting worth at least four

two thousand dollars, anyone

a bad reputation? You all still want to bid for

for charity and how selflessly generous she was, she could earn a good reputation and leave the

announced the start

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

I don’t even want to see it.”

like Jessica has no right to be at a charity event. They shouldn’t have brought

for Jessica’s painting, I’ll despise

to be missed for those who love art. The starting bid of two thousand

the crowd’s scorn

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raise their paddles

at tonight’s dinner were all distinguished figures. They felt that it would be

million dollars had a starting bid of just two thousand dollars, yet no one made

Jessica was dumbfounded.

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

Charlie’s expression remained unchanged, as if the events unfolding had nothing to

front row seemed ready

as Ross Foster, the CEO of Foster Real Estate.

row, Ross was a significant figure. If he bid, others in the

her painting would be

kind heart. Turns out Jessica is so wonderful and generous.

a man of superficial elegance who didn’t really understand

intent to bid, eagerly

his paddle, a chilling gaze

as he turned his