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.

she had to dress like this

radiant and attend such an event while she

dog when she

scold it every

her hatred subside. Looking at

genuine painting worth at least four

of two thousand

thought, ‘So what if I have a bad reputation? You all still want to

selflessly generous she was, she could earn

already announced the start of the bidding.

those who

I don’t

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

for Jessica’s painting, I’ll

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

the crowd’s scorn

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to raise their

the attendees at tonight’s dinner were all distinguished figures. They felt that it would be a humiliation to be despised by these elites for

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

Jessica was dumbfounded.

to herself, ‘Are these people fools?

unchanged, as if the events unfolding had nothing

the front row

and recognized him as Ross Foster,

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

her painting would be sold.

even 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 the only one who feels for Jessica?]

superficial elegance who didn’t really understand art, thought the painting looked good and considered bidding for it.

to bid, eagerly

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

felt a surge of fear, and as he turned his head, he met a pair of cold. and