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.

heart tightened instantly, and she almost crushed the

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

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to look at Evan, thinking. And he claimed Miranda’s situation had nothing to do with him?’ The

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

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

Miranda’s safety for the

kidnappers replied: [Mr. Ramos,

less. I’ll give it

the message, Ashley scrolled up, finding

to the agreed-upon place. It was clear that

was anxious, her gaze

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

contract from the nearby drawer. “Ashley, if you don’t want Miranda to

they were a harmonious family, and aiding the family’s reputation recovery. In addition, all her future earnings would be handed over

and Bertha on

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

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have made a comeback with

agreement, Ashley expressionlessly tossed it back into Evan’s arms.

this attitude of yours? Ashley, don’t think you’re at a loss. I am your father, and the Ramos family has provided you for two years. Repaying us is only right and

scolding coldly, “Sign it now. And about earlier, you used a ruler to hit me and even struck Jessica. This is outrageous! You dared to lay hands

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

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

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

A loud crash!

glass shattered, and blood spilled

and

with Evan’s agonizing screams. He fell to his knees in pain.

Evan’s face contorted in pain, gasping for breath, foaming at the mouth, and unable to utter

scene, the servants outside the living room were left dumbfounded. Ashley, who had been mistreated in

the elderly servants dared

security guard at the door stumbled over, witnessing

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living room. It took him

remembe,

Ramos, Mr.

was in extreme agony but disregarded the pain at the mention of “Mr. Kingsley.” He

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

ible speed.

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

Ashley was worried about Miranda. Since she wanted

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

genius. Sitting in the car of a racing legend

driving speed

soon as the car stopped, Ashley got out of the driver’s seat without stopping. At this

ones who went to investigate for clues

apartment.

the call on speaker, and Ashley anxiously

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 damaged. Miranda’s

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over immediately. The address is

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

for a moment and said, “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

know yet that she was aware of Miranda’s kidnapping. If

Valentin was worried about Ashley going in alone, seeing her determined expression, he let Clark accompany her

the security team, Clark had excellent skills and

no objection.

recognized that this was Ashley Ramos. But hadn’t she cut ties with the family already? Why was she suddenly back in the middle of

while the Ramos family faced continuous setbacks. The current

matters into his own hands, nor did he dare to

long lost her patience. She was not concerned about formalities

Villa

late hour, Evan and Jessica were still awake. Bertha, who had. returned

staring at his phone,

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