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.

instantly, and she almost crushed

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

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Miranda’s situation had nothing to do with him?’ The cold,

In an attempt. to save face, he straightened his neck and bellowed. “If you want Miranda to stay safe, just agree to a

replied to the kidnappers: [Miranda is still valuable. Don’t harm her. I’ll

least this would ensure Miranda’s safety for the time

replied: [Mr. Ramos,

respond: [Not a penny less.

the message, Ashley scrolled up,

agreed-upon place. It was clear that Evan had already negotiated

gaze piercing

hand, Evan laughed triumphantly. “Told you. If you agree to

“Ashley, if you don’t want Miranda to get hurt, you better sign this agreement

with them, working at the Ramos Group, portraying to the world that they were a harmonious family, and

read through the agreement, Jessica and Bertha on the side had visible excitement

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

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Ramos family could have

expressionlessly tossed it back

you’re at a loss. I am your father, and the Ramos family has provided you

you used a ruler to hit me and even struck Jessica. This is outrageous! You dared to lay hands on your own father! You must apologize to

Ashley suddenly chuckled, slightly lifting her lashes, revealing a momentary glint in

the agreement on the table. “You’re finally being

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

A loud crash!

and blood spilled

forehead was hit, now red and swollen, with blood

with Evan’s agonizing screams.

pain, gasping for breath, foaming at the

living room were left dumbfounded. Ashley, who had

with Clark blocking the way, the elderly

at the door

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the living room. It took

remembe,

Ramos, Mr.

but disregarded the pain at the mention of “Mr. Kingsley.” He asked, “Which Mr.

guard swallowed nervously, reporting, “It’s Mr.

ible speed.

at Valentin. To his surprise, Valentin

Since she wanted to reach Ramos

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

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

driving

the car stopped, Ashley got out of the driver’s seat without stopping. At this moment, Valentin’s phone rang, a report

who went to investigate for

apartment.

call on speaker,

but a 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 found a small electronic device on the ground. We’re

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it over immediately. The address is Winston Street, No. 34.”

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

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

sides could investigate simultaneously, making the process more efficient. Moreover, Evan didn’t know yet that she was aware of Miranda’s kidnapping. If she went in now, she

in alone, seeing her determined expression, he let

the security team, Clark had excellent skills and could

no

coming over. Of course, they recognized that this was Ashley Ramos. But hadn’t she cut ties with the family already? Why was she suddenly back

setbacks. The current Ashley was no longer someone the Ramos family could aspire to

hands, nor did he

had long lost her patience. She was not concerned about formalities and went straight

hadn’t anticipated that stepping into Ramos Villa

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

had been staring at his phone,

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