Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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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?”

also surprised by the turn

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

truly a madman

a mysterious smile,

Ashley was speechless.

realized that he was mentioning

in the front row, catching sight of hist neck

suddenly turned to look at

eyelashes trembled, feeling the awkwardness of being caught peeping,

an eyebrow,

items from other celebrities.

“Our next item for auction comes from the mysterious composer Ash and the talented designer Attelia. Yes, it’s Ashley. I’m also at

finished speaking, the spotlight moved to Ashley in the seating area.

their gaze towards

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

astonished murmurs arose

truly unparalleled, and even those who didn’t like her

Ashley, he announced loudly. “Next up: for auction is a bracelet

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

Evan

beautiful young girl raised her paddle. “One hundred and

over at Ashley with sparkling

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

Ashley truly charmed

resist, Joseph quietly asked, Ashley, how much did

curious, leaned

her head. “I don’t remember. I bought this bracelet a long time ago. It wasn’t expensive.”

bracelet’s price soared to four hundred thousand dollars in

it reached four hundred thousand dollars

nodded in agreement. “Of course, everyone wants a bracelet worn by

resist touching Ashley’s wrist and chuckled, “I can’t get a bracelet worn by Attelia, but I am

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Ashley was speechless.

touch Ashley, Bryce wished he were

to touch Ash too. Wonder if

rolled her eyes at the