Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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Furious and indignant, Jessica burst into tears as she rushed over to complain to Evan, “Dad, look at Ashley…”

But before she could finish her words, Ashley swung the ruler again.

Another hit on Jessica.

“Ah!” Jessica cried out in pain, covering the area that was just struck, her eyes filled with horror as she looked at Ashley.

She recalled Ashley’s earlier words. “One more word, and I’ll hit you up as well.”

This wasn’t an empty threat. Ashley was genuinely willing to hit her!

“Ashley, you…” Jessica had barely uttered two words when she saw Ashley raise the ruler again. She was instantly terrified, screamed in fear, and raised her hands to cover her head, no longer daring to make a sound.

Bertha got up from the floor and ran over to protect Jessica, glaring at Ashley. She was about to reprimand her, but when she met Ashley’s icy and stern gaze, she was scared into silence.

Bertha thought, ‘This troublemaker, this ingrate. She has crossed the line!

‘It’s like she is bent on turning this family upside down.”

The commotion in the living room attracted the servants of Ramos Villa. However, the Ramos family had fallen on hard times, and many servants had been dismissed. Only a few elderly ones remained.

Seeing the situation, Clark casually blocked the way to the living room

entrance.

A burly man close to seven feet tall stood there, exuding a strong sense of oppression. The frightened servants dared not approach and only peeked their heads in, assuming some family matter was going on.

Inside the living room, Bertha sheltered Jessica and cowered timidly on the side, glaring at Ashley but not daring to voice her anger.

Seeing them like this, Evan felt deeply distressed. However, with his own face throbbing in pain, blood seeping from his battered mouth, and a missing front tooth, he glared at Ashley with eyes almost popping out. “You… All of this just for the sake of Miranda…”

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He stopped, then thought to himself. This scoundrel actually struck us all for the sake of Miranda.

Who does she think she is, laying hands on us? She’s the one who should be taking the hits!”

Evan clenched his teeth. If Ashley valued her friend Miranda so much. he could use that against her more effectively.

“Where’s Miranda? Tell me now.” Ashley stared at Evan with an icy gaze, suddenly noticing him discreetly concealing his phone in his pocket.

Her eyes narrowed, and she approached, reaching for Evan’s phone.

Evan tried to avoid her.

Ashley swung the ruler again, and Evan screamed in pain, covering his swollen face with both hands.

Taking advantage of the moment, Ashley took his phone.

Two unread messages were displayed.

Ashley clicked on it. The first one was a video. She clicked play immediately.

The next moment, as she saw the content, Ashley was shocked.

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The video showed a scene in what seemed to be a dilapidated old warehouse. Miranda was tied up, cowering in a corner with fear. Her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were filled with terror and panic.

At this moment, a man with a fierce look, covered in tattoos on his arms. and chest, walked over. He held a steel pipe and was about to strike Miranda.

Miranda was so frightened that she closed her eyes and screamed.

Ultimately, the steel pipe stopped a few inches above her head.

Seeing Miranda scared and shaking, the tattooed man burst into laughter as if he enjoyed scaring her for his own entertainment.

The video ended at this point.

tightened instantly, and she almost

message was a text. [Mr. Ramos, we’ve taken her to the agreed-upon location. When will you be here?]

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thinking. And he claimed Miranda’s situation had nothing to do with him?’ The cold, death-like silence in her eyes carried a sense of anger.

neck

Evan’s phone, she imitated his tone. and replied to the kidnappers:

ensure Miranda’s safety for the time

[Mr.

a penny less. I’ll give it all

up,

the kidnappers mentioned bringing Miranda to the agreed-upon place. It was clear that Evan had already

her gaze piercing towards

triumphantly. “Told you. If you agree to my conditions, I’ll

don’t want Miranda to get hurt, you better

such as publicly declaring reconciliation with the Ramos family, moving back in with them, working at the Ramos Group, portraying to the world that they were a harmonious family, and aiding the family’s reputation recovery. In addition, all her future earnings would be handed over to Evan. Furthermore, the matter concerning Miranda today was to be kept confidential, with no

and Bertha on the side had visible excitement on their faces.

if Ashley was reluctant, she would undoubtedly have signed this agreement under the threat

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could have made a comeback

Ashley expressionlessly tossed it back into

at a loss. I am your father, and the Ramos family has provided you for two years.

now. And about earlier, you used a ruler to hit me and even struck Jessica. This

her lashes, revealing a momentary glint in her eyes. She set down the ruler.

with smugness on his face, pointed at the agreement on the table. “You’re finally being sensible. Once you sign it, I’ll have

his hair, and forcefully pressed his head down. She then smashed his head onto the glass

A loud crash!

shattered, and

now red and swollen, with

instant, the living room echoed with Evan’s agonizing screams.

rushed over in anguish, witnessing Evan’s face contorted in pain, gasping for breath, foaming at the mouth, and unable to utter a word.

had been mistreated in this household, had seemingly reversed the

Clark blocking the way, the elderly servants dared not approach without permission.

security guard at

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It took him

remembe,

Mr. Kingsley…Mr. Kingsley has arrived!”

pain at the mention of “Mr. Kingsley.” He

Mr. Valentin Kingsley!

ible speed.

handrail, trying to turn his head back to glance at Valentin. To his surprise, Valentin was admiring Ashley’s driving skills with a

worried about Miranda. Since she wanted to reach Ramos Villa quickly, he naturally supported

more than 40-minute journey was compressed to less than half, reaching Ramos Villa at the

genuinely amazed, thinking. She is indeed a racing genius. Sitting in the car of a

driving speed is

seat without stopping. At this moment, Valentin’s phone rang, a report call from

went to investigate

apartment.

the call on speaker, and

few of our guys were already in the area for another task. I’ve instructed them to investigate immediately. The preliminary findings show that the surveillance was maliciously damaged. Miranda’s phone was shattered on the ground, making it impossible to trace her. In addition, we

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voice. “Bring it over immediately. The address is Winston Street,

for a moment. Winston Street, No. 34… Isn’t that the locati Ramos Villa? How did Mr. Kingsley manage to

and said, “Valentin, you wait here for the item to be delivered. See if it

way, both sides could investigate simultaneously, making the process more efficient. Moreover, Evan didn’t know yet that she was

was worried about Ashley going in alone, seeing her determined expression,

the security team, Clark had excellent skills and

had no objection.

to collect their thoughts when they saw Ashley coming over. Of course, they recognized that this was Ashley Ramos. But hadn’t she cut ties with the family already? Why was

faced continuous setbacks. The current Ashley was no longer someone the Ramos family could

his own hands, nor did he dare to chase her away. He immediately ran

about Miranda, Ashley had long lost her patience. She was not concerned about formalities and went straight in.

that stepping into Ramos Villa again would be under these circumstances.

were still awake. Bertha, who had. returned from the hospital, joined them in

his phone,

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