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.

she almost

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

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Ashley raised her head sharply to look at Evan, 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

terrifying gaze, shivering. In an attempt. to save face, he straightened his neck and bellowed. “If you want

his tone. and replied to the kidnappers: [Miranda is still valuable. Don’t harm her. I’ll be there shortly.]

this would ensure Miranda’s safety for the time being.

[Mr. Ramos,

[Not a penny less. I’ll give it all to you.]

Ashley scrolled up, finding no valuable chat records.

the agreed-upon place. It was clear that

was anxious, her gaze piercing

laughed triumphantly. “Told you. If

from the nearby drawer. “Ashley, if you don’t want Miranda to get hurt, you better sign

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

the agreement, Jessica and Bertha on the side had visible

signed this

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Ramos family could have made a comeback with

the agreement, Ashley expressionlessly tossed it

am your father, and the Ramos family has provided you for

to hit me and even struck Jessica.

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

the agreement on the table. “You’re finally being sensible. Once you sign it, I’ll have

abruptly approached Evan the next instant, seized his hair, and forcefully pressed

A loud crash!

shattered, and blood spilled

and swollen,

Evan’s agonizing

Evan’s face contorted in pain, gasping for breath, foaming

who had been

way, the elderly

guard at the door

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living room. It took him a

remembe,

Ramos, Mr. Kingsley…Mr. Kingsley has

was in extreme agony but disregarded the pain at the mention of

nervously, reporting, “It’s Mr. Valentin Kingsley! Mr. Kingsley has

ible speed.

glance at Valentin. To his surprise, Valentin was admiring Ashley’s driving skills with a look that practically screamed, “My

knew Ashley was worried about Miranda. Since she wanted to reach

than 40-minute journey was compressed to less than

a racing genius. Sitting in the car of a racing legend in my

to Ms. Ramos, my driving speed is like child’s play!”

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

were the ones who went to

apartment.

speaker,

“Mr. Kingsley, we haven’t reached Miranda’s residence yet, 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

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it over immediately. The address is

the subordinate finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment. Winston Street, No. 34… Isn’t that the locati Ramos Villa? How did

“Valentin, you wait here for the item to be delivered. See if it can reveal any clues. I’ll go inside to find Evan. If you discover any

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

about Ashley going in alone, seeing her

of the security team, Clark had excellent skills and

no

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 she suddenly back

Ramos family faced continuous setbacks. The current Ashley

dared not take matters into his own hands, nor did he dare to chase her away. He immediately ran to

She was not concerned about formalities and went straight

stepping into Ramos Villa again would

were still awake. Bertha, who had.

been staring at his phone, having just

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