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

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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

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

words. Using Evan’s phone, she imitated his tone. and replied to the kidnappers: [Miranda is still valuable. Don’t harm her.

Miranda’s safety for the

kidnappers replied: [Mr. Ramos,

continued to respond: [Not a penny less.

the message, Ashley scrolled up, finding no valuable chat records.

previous text message from the kidnappers mentioned bringing Miranda to the agreed-upon place. It was clear that Evan had already negotiated with these

was anxious, her gaze

he had the upper hand, Evan laughed triumphantly. “Told you. If you agree to my conditions, I’ll release Miranda

don’t want Miranda to get hurt, you

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 disclosure or reporting to the

and Bertha on the side had visible excitement on their

she would undoubtedly have signed this agreement under the threat

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family could have made a

the agreement, Ashley expressionlessly tossed it back

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

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

revealing a momentary glint in her eyes. She set

her put down the ruler, Evan, with smugness on his face, pointed at the agreement on the table. “You’re finally

and forcefully pressed his head down.

A loud crash!

shattered, and

red and swollen, with blood gushing out.

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

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

the servants outside the living room were left dumbfounded. Ashley, who had been mistreated in this household, had seemingly reversed the

the elderly

security guard at

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in the living room. It took

remembe,

“Mr. Ramos, Mr.

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

reporting, “It’s Mr. Valentin Kingsley!

ible speed.

handrail, trying to turn his head back to glance at Valentin. To his

about Miranda. Since she wanted to

journey was compressed to less than half, reaching Ramos Villa at the fastest speed possible.

thinking. She is indeed a racing genius. Sitting in the car of a racing legend in my lifetime, how awesome is that!

my driving speed

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

the ones who went to investigate for clues near Miranda’s

apartment.

the call on speaker, and Ashley anxiously

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

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said in a low voice. “Bring it over immediately. The address is Winston Street, No.

Kingsley.” After the subordinate finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment. Winston Street, No. 34… Isn’t that the locati Ramos Villa? How did Mr. Kingsley manage to get there so

be delivered. See if it can reveal any clues. I’ll go inside to find Evan.

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

Ashley going in alone, seeing

the security team, Clark had excellent skills and could protect her.

no

Ashley coming over. Of course, they recognized that this was

flourished after she left, while the Ramos family faced continuous setbacks. The current

hands, nor did he dare to chase her

She was not concerned about formalities and went

Ramos Villa again would be under these

were still awake. Bertha, who had. returned from

been staring at his phone, having just

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