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?”

by the turn of events, whispered, “Why?”

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

was truly a madman in love.

mysterious smile,

Ashley was speechless.

realized that he

front row, catching sight of hist

he suddenly turned

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

eyebrow, leisurely turning away.

continued with items from other celebrities.

when he saw the next auction item and name. He smilingly said, “Our next item for auction comes from the mysterious composer Ash and the talented designer Attelia. Yes, it’s Ashley. I’m also

the auctioneer finished speaking, the spotlight moved to Ashley in

turned their gaze

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overly beautiful face, her skin smooth, lips. glossy. She was smiling gracefully, exuding an enchanting charm, especially those

murmurs arose all around.

who didn’t like

auctioneer introduced Ashley, he announced loudly. “Next up: for auction is a bracelet prepared by Ashley,

soon as he said that, a gentleman raised his paddle. “One hundred thousand

than the amount Evan had called out earlier

a beautiful young girl raised her paddle.

looked over at Ashley with sparkling eyes as

girl

thought Ashley truly charmed everyone.

asked, Ashley, how much did this bracelet

also curious, leaned in

shook her head. “I don’t remember. I bought this bracelet

bracelet’s price soared to four hundred thousand dollars in just a few seconds.

impressed, murmured, “The bracelet isn’t expensive, but it reached four hundred thousand dollars in just a short while, all because

course, everyone wants a bracelet

chuckled, “I can’t get a bracelet worn by Attelia, but I

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Ashley was speechless.

Miranda touch Ashley, Bryce wished he were

touch Ashley without hesitation. “I’d like to touch Ash too. Wonder if

rolled her eyes at the absurdity.