Save Myself from Desperation

Ashley blushed and glared at Valentin, her eyes bright and clear.

Of course, it wasn’t the first time he had seen it. Ever since they started. sharing a bed, such moments were inevitable.

But Ashley was still embarrassed when he mentioned it right away.

And now, separated by a phone screen, Ashley felt frustrated that she couldn't hit him. She was completely at a loss with him. Ashley grabbed her phone off its stand and said, “I’m hanging up!”

Valentin raised his eyebrows. “Getting busy?”

Ashley retorted, “No, just tired of looking at you. | want to find someone else.”

Valentin’s eyes narrowed, his voice deep and low. “Say that again, Ashley.”

Ashley took advantage of Valentin not being able to reach her through the phone and lifted her chin defiantly, boldly saying, “It’s the same even if | say it again. | don’t want to see you, humph!”.

Valentin chuckled ambiguously, “Then Ill have to find a way to make sure you see me every day.”

Ashley was puzzled.

Suddenly, he lowered his voice and sounded intimate. “Babe.”

Ashley’s ears tingled, and a shiver ran down her spine. She rubbed her earlobe somewhat awkwardly. “What do you want?” Valentin stared at her and said with a magnetic voice, “Don’t go to anyone. else, okay? | can be with you every day.”

Ashley felt her heart skip a beat. She bit her lips, which were red and moist, and after a moment's hesitation, she mumbled, “Who needs you... I’m hanging up.”

After ending the video call, Ashley stared at her phone for a while before she sent Valentin a message. [So you were really being coy, huh?]

Valentin replied with a question mark

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After Ashley packed her bags, Laura came to her. “Ashley, we'll have dinner with the brand team later and then discuss the shooting details. I’ve notified Bryce about it.”

Ashley nodded. “Okay.”

The dinner was at a local restaurant with the brand team, the director of the shooting, and other staff. Together, they finalized the specific plans. for the ad campaign.

It was nine o'clock when they finished.

Ashley returned to her room and decided to take a shower. After bathing, she heard her phone ringing.

Picking it up, she saw an unknown number calling.

Ashley looked closer but still couldn’t find out who was calling. Andrew hadn’t used this number when he texted her earlier. She swiped the screen and answered, “Hello, who is this?”

There was silence on the other end.

Ashley’s brows furrowed, feeling a sense of familiarity. Her face turned. cold. “Frankie?”

The person on the other end paused his breathing but remained silent.

Ashley hung up with a frown, frustrated.

It was the same thing every time, a call without a word.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Ashley had just finished drying her hair and put down the hairdryer. when her phone rang again. This time, it was Miranda calling.

Ashley’s mood was completely different from before, and she answered cheerfully. “Ashley, did | bother you?” Miranda asked immediately. Ashley chuckled, “No, not at all.”

Miranda’s face lit up with joy, her cheeks dimpling with a smile. “That’s great! Ashley, you’re working in Manditus right now, right? I'm going there in a few days! Can | come to see you?”

Ashley was thrilled and responded, “Sounds great. Are you coming to Manditus for a vacation?”

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Miranda paused for a couple of seconds and shyly said, “Not exactly a

vacation. Remember | told you about that | almost had a car accident and the handsome race car driver | met?” Ashley replied, “Yes, | remember.”

Just the day at the charity dinner, Miranda nearly had a car accident on her way there. She met a handsome guy with a rugged face, dressed in a black jacket, who turned out to be a race car driver.

Ashley laughed. “Do you know his name?” “Yes, his name is Bradley!” ‘Bradley... Ashley pondered momentarily and realized she had never heard this name before.

Over the phone, Miranda said, “In a few days, the world-class racing championship will be held in Manditus. Bradley is participating, and he invited me to watch it live. He’s even got a ticket for me.”

Ashley

knew about the upcoming race in Manditus and was also planning to go watch.

She teased, “Looks like you've had quite the chat with Bradley these days. He’s even inviting you to watch his race.” Miranda, shy as ever, blushed instantly. “Ashley, stop teasing me.”

Ashley could sense that Miranda and Bradley seemed to like each other. They might actually get together.

Ashley casually asked, “How good is Bradley at racing?”

Miranda responded, “He said he’s really good at it.”

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Ashley raised an eyebrow, intrigued by his confidence and getting more curious about him. “Alright, let me know when you're coming Manditus. | was also planning to watch the race. We can go together and let me see this Bradley.”

Miranda lit up. “That would be great. I'll call you when I’m going there! I’d feel scared going to Manditus alone.” Ashley reassured her, “Don’t worry, I'll be there with you.”

“Ashley, you're so kind. Thank you so much!”

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09:31

Ashley chatted with Miranda for a few more words before ending the call. Afterward, Ashley and Bryce worked together on the perfume.

commercial. Since they had already discussed the shooting plan in advance, the filming went smoothly and was finished in three days.

During these three days, Valentin called her daily via video and texted her frequently. Sometimes, Ashley was busy filming and couldn’t see them right away, but she replied as soon as she could. To Ashley's relief, Andrew didn’t bother her again.

After the commercial shoot, they had dinner with the brand team to celebrate the shooting. Ashley didn’t return home immediately. The car race was just a few days. away, and she planned to watch it before leaving. Bryce also stayed, eager to experience the thrill of watching the race live.

Unexpectedly, Lester and Jaden also arrived in Manditus, wanting to see the game.

The day before the race, Joseph showed up too.

Ashley was utterly speechless. ‘Is this a gathering now?”

She went to the airport to pick up Joseph.

As soon as they met, Joseph gave her a big hug. “Ashley, I’ve missed you

so much!”

Ashley curled her lips. “You always say that.”

Joseph winked and chuckled, “Valentine probably misses you even more!”

Ashley glanced at him. “Did Valentine tell you that himself?”

Joseph patted his chest confidently. “No need for words, | can tell it!”

Ashley just rolled her eyes.

Ashley had arranged a room for Joseph at her hotel.

As soon as Jaden saw Joseph, they started bickering again.

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Ashley didn’t bother with them.

In the evening, Miranda called to say she had landed.

Ashley went to the airport to pick her up and also met Bradley, the race car driver.