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.

and she almost crushed the phone.

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

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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

to save face, he straightened his neck and bellowed. “If

his tone. and replied to the kidnappers: [Miranda is

ensure Miranda’s safety

[Mr.

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

Ashley scrolled up, finding no valuable chat

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

gaze piercing

the upper hand, Evan laughed triumphantly. “Told you. If

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

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

on the side had visible excitement on their

reluctant, she would undoubtedly have signed this agreement under the threat to Miranda’s

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could have made

expressionlessly tossed it back into Evan’s arms.

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

agreement onto the table, scolding coldly, “Sign it now. And about earlier, you used a ruler to hit me and even struck Jessica. This is

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

on his face, pointed at the agreement on the table. “You’re finally being sensible. Once you sign

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

A loud crash!

glass shattered, and

red and

an instant, the living room echoed with Evan’s agonizing screams. He fell to his knees in pain.

face contorted in pain, gasping for breath,

room were left dumbfounded. Ashley, who had been mistreated

Clark blocking the way, the elderly servants dared not

this moment, the security guard at the

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living room. It took

remembe,

Mr. Kingsley…Mr. Kingsley

the pain at the mention of

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

ible speed.

back to glance at Valentin. To his surprise, Valentin was admiring Ashley’s

worried about Miranda. Since she wanted

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

is indeed a racing genius. Sitting in the car

my driving speed is like child’s play!”

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

to investigate for clues near

apartment.

call on speaker, and

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

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a low voice. “Bring it over

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

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

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

about Ashley going in alone, seeing her determined expression, he let Clark accompany her inside.

head of the security team, Clark had excellent

no

saw Ashley coming over. Of course, they recognized that this was Ashley Ramos. But hadn’t she cut ties

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

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

Ashley had long lost her patience. She was not concerned

anticipated that stepping into Ramos Villa

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

had been staring at his phone, having just received the

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