Save Myself from Desperation

The reporters were sharp individuals, able to sense that Valentin was in a good mood. They wanted to seize this rare opportunity to ask him a few questions.

After all, figures like Valentin were not easily accessible for interviews.

However, before the reporters could ask questions, Valentin had already cast several glances in Ashley’s direction in just a few seconds.

All of them figured that Valentin was eager to see the paintings of Aurora and thought he had a deep love for landscape oil painting.

The reporters were savvy enough to exchange glances and promptly closed their mouths, not daring to delay the big shot’s time for appreciating the paintings.

Only Joseph knew that Valentin was not admiring the paintings but rather his wife. Simon and the staff quickly approached Valentin and escorted him toward Ashley. Didn’t Valentin mention that he came for Ashley? Where else would he go if not towards her?

Even though the reporters didn’t move forward for interviews, their cameras were still held high, continuously filming Valentin. When Valentin reached Ashley, they snapped many photos of the two.

As Valentin approached Ashley, he noticed her holding a delicate little gift box.

It seemed like someone had given her a present.

“What's this?” He squinted slightly, taking the initiative to inquire.

Feeling a headache coming on, Ashley held the gift like a hot potato, with nowhere to hide it..

Standing beside Ashley, Clinton heard Valentin’s question and straightforwardly explained, “This is a gift from Ashley's admirer. He asked me to bring it over for her.”

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He was straightforward and didn’t hide anything about the gift.

Joseph felt like running over to cover Clinton’s mouth. He thought, Why does he have to be so explicit? Valentin must be on the brink of letting his jealousy spill now!”

Valentin caught the word “admirer”. He casually glanced at the gift box, then raised his gaze. His tone conveyed ambiguity as he said, “Ms. Ramos seems quite popular.”

Ashley was speechless. Joseph grumbled internally, ‘Oh my, it’s not just on the brink. It's everywhere now!”

Yet, amidst the jealousy, Joseph couldn't help but sense a flirtatious tone as Valentin addressed Ashley as “Ms. Ramos” in front of everyone. Was there a hint of playful banter?

At this moment, Simon added fuel to the fire with great pride. “Ashley is talented and beautiful. Having numerous admirers is simply par for the

course.”

Joseph grimaced and thought, ‘Damn, why does he have to complicate things!’

Just as Simon finished speaking, he felt Valentin give him a disdainful glance.

Simon wondered if he had said something wrong but dismissed the thought quickly, as every word he spoke was true.

Joseph quickly changed the topic, smiling, “Alright, let’s not talk about admirers. Let's discuss the art exhibition. Valentin, since you've met. Aurora, have a good chat with her, okay?”

Giving Ashley a knowing look, Joseph smiled with a touch of mystery. He said, “Ashley, Valentin really, really likes Aurora, and he really, really likes you...paintings!”

He deliberately stretched the “you” for a moment.

Ashley’s eyelids twitched, and she thought, “This troublemaker couldn’t go a day without stirring things up!’

Looking at Valentin in front of her, Ashley inexplicably felt a tacit understanding between them under the gaze of many eyes. Her 2/5

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heartbeat slightly quickened. “Thank you, Mr...”

Ashley hesitated for a moment, feeling awkward to address him. “Thank you, Mr. Kingsley, for your appreciation.”

On the inside, she thought, ‘Well, | haven’t called him that before.”

Valentin raised an eyebrow. “You're welcome, Ms. Ramos.”

Upon hearing this, Joseph thought, ‘Wow, Ms. Ramos and Mr. Kingsley, what a perfect match!”

Meanwhile, not far away, Charlie watched Ashley in the crowd, feeling a strangely complex emotion welling up within him. Every time, Ashley managed to surprise him.

Charlie turned to see that Cara had been watching Ashley and Valentin’s direction, seemingly focused on their interaction. “Cara,” Charlie called her name, pausing before continuing, “I didn’t

expect Clinton and Valentin to be here for Ashley. It seems they are both really into Aurora’s paintings.”

Cara's eyelashes flickered gently. She was immersed in her thoughts. ‘Both are into Ashley... Especially Valentin. He didn’t even spare a glance. for me and focused solely on her.’

Cara continued to gaze at Ashley and Valentin, but her tone was strangely tender. “Ashley is admired by so many people. It’s truly enviable.”

“Cara...”

“But it's okay,” Cara sighed lightly, smiling at Charlie. She looked graceful and gentle. “I don’t think I’m inferior to Ashley. What do you think, Mr. Ramos?”

Charlie nodded in agreement. “Indeed, you are better than Ashley.”

The Cara he knew had many talents, and her abilities were outstanding. “Just a bit regrettable,” Cara sighed softly.

“Regrettable about what?” Charlie was puzzled.

“It's regrettable that Ashley is Aurora. Given her misunderstanding of you and the Ramos family, she might not agree to sell you that painting you

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like so much.

Charlie furrowed his brow. He genuinely liked the painting Territory. Would Ashley refuse him because of the Ramos family’s misunderstandings?

The reporters at the scene had already reported the art exhibition events online with hashtags: “Ashley Ramos is the master oil painter Aurora Easel”. “Valentin Kingsley attends the exhibition for Ashley Ramos”, Valentin Kingsley doesn’t even know Cara Ward” and “Yavelyn famous. painter Clinton Baze learns her language for Ashley Ramos’.

These hashtags dominated the trending searches, creating a buzz online

Netizens who couldn't attend the exhibition were shocked to see these trends. [What? Ashley is Aurora?] [Ashley, are you really this amazing!]

Some netizens who speculated that Valentin and Cara had some

connection and even intended to ship them were directly struck down by the truth.

Why bother shipping? Valentin had openly declared that he didn’t know

Cara at all!

It must be said that Valentin’s attitude toward Ashley and Cara was wholly different and incomparable.

In one moment, he coldly claimed not to know Cara, and in the next, he showed great admiration for Ashley, creating a stark contrast.

At this moment, a reporter uploaded a video from a charity banquet a while ago.

Curious netizens clicked on the video and were once again shocked. Valentin had spent 10 million dollars to purchase Ashley's personal bracelet, openly declaring himself a fan of Ashley and expressing his admiration.

This charity banquet wasn’t broadcast live, so netizens saw this footage for the first time, and it instantly caused a commotion. Holy shit, what's this amazing thing! Useless paparazzi, why is this. coming out only now!]

[Oh my gosh, Ashley is the one connected to Valentin!]

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[Of course. Cara only appeared in a group photo, and Valentin didn’t. even look at her. What's the point of speculating about their connection!]

Have you all noticed how Valentin and Ashley make such a stunning pair! The visuals and the height difference are just perfect. | can’t resist shipping them!]

Just ship them casually. There is no need to take it seriously. Valentin has never shown interest in women. His appreciation for Ashley is likely purely platonic.]

Tom monitored the online public opinion, and upon seeing these comments, he immediately clicked the like button frantically. The comment [Valentin and Ashley make such a stunning pair] was the ton trending. He also actively disliked the comment [Just ship them cas There is no need to take it seriously.].

As Valentin’s qualified and considerate assistant, this was what he shoul do.