Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 223

Ashley stepped into the corridor to answer Lester’s call.

“Hey, Ashley, I just watched your variety show livestream. It was brilliant, and I had learned a lot from you.” Lester’s voice came through, tinged with amusement.

Ashley had a moment of realization. “No wonder you called right after I finished the show. You were watching the livestream and timed your call perfectly?”

He confirmed, “Of course, I had to watch your show.”

“Thank you.” Ashley scratched her head, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and then asked, “By the way, does Cara have any connection with the Pliskin family?”

Lester didn’t hide anything, replying truthfully, “I checked Cara’s background. She grew up in an orphanage, and her age matches my sister’s, but we haven’t done a DNA test yet.

“Besides, when I saw Cara, I didn’t feel that kindred familial connection…”

So, he was inclined to think that Cara probably wasn’t related to the Pliskin family and not the sister he lost in his childhood.

“I see.” Ashley paused and continued sincerely, “Regardless, I hope you find your sister soon.”

Lester chuckled, “I’ll take that as a good omen from you.”

Ashley also chuckled. She then chatted with Lester for a while longer before hanging up.

Just as she ended the call, Joseph’s call came through.

Ashley swiped the screen to answer, asking, “Hey, what’s up?”

“Ashley, who were you talking to? I tried calling you, but your line is busy!” Joseph sounded like a know-it-all. “My sixth sense tells me you definitely weren’t talking to Valentin. Am I correct?”

Ashley was genuinely surprised, her eyes widening slightly. “Your sixth

sense is that accurate?”

Joseph smiled smugly, “Ashley, just admit how accurate I am! Am I not

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like a clairvoyant?”

She sighed, “Alright, alright, you got it right. But how did you know I wasn’t talking to Valentin?”

“Because Valentin has been right next to me since a while ago, and his phone hasn’t rung once!” Joseph laughed so hard that his mouth almost reached the back of his head, and if he had a tail, it would definitely be wagging joyously.

Ashley was rendered speechless and almost rolled her eyes, thinking, ‘Darn it, I fell for such a simple trick! And here I thought Joseph’s sixth sense was really that sharp!”

Joseph was laughing uproariously, his stomach nearly aching from it. “So, Ashley, who were you talking to just now? I have the speaker on. Let Valentin hear, too.”

Ashley sighed and pondered, ‘I can’t believe this guy.’

Ashley replied, seeing no reason to hide it from Valentin.

We’re

with the show, come on out. Valentin and I are here to pick you

to pick me up? There are so many people here right now. What if

dressing room to gather her things before heading out to

you…” Joseph began but was cut off mid-sentence as the phone seemed to be taken away. Then, she heard Valentin’s low, magnetic voice saying, “Joseph and I are

got it. I’ll be right out,” Ashley replied

she reached the dressing room door,

“Hello, Ashley.”

a bit puzzled. She wasn’t close with Cara, yet Cara always addressed her so familiarly.

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I’ve seen yourststuff online before. I

you, you’re quite knowledgeable yourself,” Ashley responded, understanding the an oon muial flattery. “The landscape painting you posted on Twitter

her racons she smiled gently. Then, she suddenly looked up and

Ashley smiled with a hint of amusement, “Your relationship with Charlie is your business. I don’t concern myself

remained smiling even a ac hearing

dressing room did Cara’s smile gradually fade. Cara then

connected quickdy.

Morgan I have

voice came throughhhe phone, asking, “So, what do

ofthe crossing room, recalling Ashley’s performance on the show today, as svetelias her past deeds

a lot but…” Cara’s voice natiédöfimo à la 1000 enigmatic. This just makes

than Ashley. It will be

her pay the price she

Mr. Morgan.”

at the screen and saw a

ashe contact Morgan.

a while, Cara put her phone back into her

banter. I have an

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was always packed, Ashley waved him off. “Go

going back alone?” Bryce asked.

pick me up,” she

but stopped himself, guessing it was either Joseph or

at Ashley intently, turned, and walked away, casually waving his hand without looking back. “I’m

responded, quickly packing her things before hurrying out

the parking lot, Haton caught

“Ashley!”

called out, running over with his ears slightly reddened and his clear puppy-dog eyes looking

“Where

please!” Haton carefully produced a picture.

that it was a shot from the show they had recorded, probably taken by

wondered, “They have printed it

our first photo together… I

right corner, followed by a heartfelt note. “May each day bring

a sweet blessing for her