Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 157

Ross didn’t dare to bid for the painting anymore, nor did anyone else in the hall.

Evan couldn’t bear it any longer. Continuing like this was akin to humiliating Jessica, putting her in an awkward position.

In a burst of anger, Evan raised his paddle. “Twenty thousand dollars.”

Evan wanted to shout out an extravagant bid of two hundred thousand dollars to help Jessica.

But given the Ramos family’s current financial difficulties, he thought it best to save wherever possible.

Jessica. tightly bundled up, saw Evan bidding. Although it was just a mere 20 thousand dollars, she felt relieved that the situation wasn’t completely embarrassing.

However, the next moment, the auctioneer apologetically said, “Mr. Ramos, this painting was donated by you on behalf of Jessica for the charity auction, so you cannot bid on it yourself.”

Evan was stunned.

The crowd burst into laughter at the sight.

“Evan tried to help Jessica, but it’s even more embarrassing now.”

“She deserves it. Shameless people like Jessica deserve this.”

“I can’t believe how much Evan dotes on Jessica. Yet, he’s so cold and ruthless to his own daughter. I really don’t understand…”

“Of course, because Jessica knows how to pretend and act coquettishly. She’s so shameless!”

When Jessica heard the mocking around her, her face turned extremely gloomy, filled with venomous hatred. She couldn’t believe her bad reputation couldn’t be whitewashed at all.

The painting Jessica prepared on stage didn’t receive a single bid. It just failed to sell.

This never happened before.

Many journalists at the event immediately posted this event online.

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Some perceptive journalists sensed something unusual. No matter how notorious Jessica was, the painting was genuinely valuable, yet no one dared to bid for it. Even Ross, who initially wanted to bid, suddenly changed his mind.

They knew Jessica had offended someone extremely powerful. She was probably going to be banished from showbiz.

In the second row, Joseph nudged Ashley, raising his eyebrows, and whispered. “Ashley, do you know why Ross suddenly changed his mind and didn’t bid?”

turn of events, whispered,

was about to raise his paddle when Valentin warned him with a mere glance.

truly a madman

Joseph whispered with a mysterious smile,

Ashley was speechless.

realized that he was mentioning Valentin.

sight of hist

her gaze, he suddenly turned to look

eyelashes trembled, feeling the awkwardness of being caught peeping, and she quickly looked away

raised an eyebrow, leisurely

auction continued with items from

auction comes from the

speaking, the spotlight moved to Ashley in the

turned their gaze

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shone on her overly beautiful face, her skin smooth, lips. glossy. She was smiling gracefully,

astonished murmurs arose

beauty was truly unparalleled, and even those who didn’t

announced loudly. “Next up: for auction is a bracelet prepared by Ashley, with a starting bid of two thousand dollars.”

that, a gentleman raised his paddle. “One hundred thousand

higher than the amount Evan had called out earlier

girl raised her paddle. “One hundred and sixty thousand dollars.”

over at Ashley with sparkling eyes as she

lips twitched. Joseph knew this girl must be one of Ashley’s fans.

thought Ashley truly

to resist, Joseph quietly asked, Ashley, how much did this bracelet cost

leaned in to listen.

then shook her head. “I don’t remember. I bought this bracelet a long time ago.

price soared to four hundred thousand dollars

dollars in just

course, everyone wants a bracelet

get a bracelet worn by

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Ashley was speechless.

Bryce wished he were

“I’d like to touch Ash too.

rolled her eyes at the