Save Myself from Desperation

Valentin cast an icy, disdainful look at Cara. His voice was frozen solid. “Did you send someone to abduct Ashley?” On the side, Tom and Clark shivered involuntarily.

Valentin’s disgust towards Cara had reached its peak.

If it weren’t for Ashley, he might never have allowed Cara to speak in front of him.

Cara felt her heart race as she looked at him.

It was her first time being so close to him and the first time he looked at her so formally. Finally, her figure could appear in his sight.

Cara pinched her fingertips, feigning confusion as she asked, “Mr. Kingsley, | didn’t understand your words just now. Are you saying something happened to Ashley?”

‘Ashley?’ Tom wore a puzzled expression. He couldn’t fathom how Cara could address her so affectionately.

Considering that Cara’s attempt to lock Ashley in the restroom had been exposed, how could she audaciously address her first name in such an affectionate way?

After Cara’s feigned inquiry, she met Valentin’s indifferent and disdainful gaze.

Her chest tightened, and a suffocating sensation surged. “Mr. Kingsley, understand your fondness for Ashley, but considering the recent happenings in the Ramos family, there’s a growing sentiment that Ash may not be as commendable as some believe...”

Cara paused momentarily, her gentle voice continuing, “Though I have no right to say anything, Mr. Kingsley, | feel that Ashley... isn’t worthy of your admiration.”

Upon hearing this, Clark and the other bodyguards inside the room were speechless.

Valentin’s expression didn’t change, but everyone could sense a colder vibe surrounding him.

Valentin stared at Cara, the chill and mockery in his eyes resembling

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someone looking at an ignorant fool. “Who granted you the boldness to pass judgment on her in my presence?” Cara’s face turned pale instantly, her nails digging into her palms, thinking, ‘Is Ashley really that great?’ Cara was still restrained by the bodyguards and couldn’t break free. “Mr. Kingsley, you...”

Valentin furrowed his brows, a sign of his patience running thin.

Seeing this, Clark immediately signaled his subordinates.

The two bodyguards holding Cara acted so quickly that their actions were almost imperceptible. There was a sharp snap, the distinct sound of bones breaking, and Cara let out a piercing scream in response to the sudden pain.

Cold sweat soaked her back instantly and color drained from her face. She collapsed to the ground in agony, clutching her broken ribs. Crimson blood seeped from the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were filled with terror as Cara gazed at Valentin before her.

She thought, ‘How could he... How could he do this to me!’

Clark wore a disdainful expression, thinking, “Think you can harm Ms. Ramos and get away with it? This is just the beginning. Harsher lessons are still on the horizon.

Turning to his subordinates, Clark ordered, “Search the place!”

In no time, they found an old phone in a drawer. After unlocking it Cara’s fingerprint, they discovered records of communication with t kidnappers.

Not only did Cara arrange Ashley's abduction, but she also tried to prevent Ashley from meeting Brian and Karen.

Valentin’s gaze turned even colder, a layer of icy hostility evident in b h expression. His eyes, devoid of warmth, fell upon Cara on the ground

Cara’s breath caught, and Valentin’s gaze made her feel condemned.

Achilling sensation that could freeze blood emanated from her back, and fear mingled with regret. Perhaps she shouldn’t have abducted Ashley today.

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Could it be... He had been monitoring her all along?

Valentin ordered Clark in a cold voice, “Keep an eye on her.” “Understood,” Clark responded respectfully.

He thought, ‘Previously, it was just to keep tabs on Cara discreetly, but now Mr. Kingsley has requested to openly watch her. It seems he’s gearing up to handle Cara more thoroughly.

After giving the order, Valentin left indifferently without looking back. Tom immediately followed suit.

Cara sat on the ground, clutching her aching ribs. Her reddened eyes. followed Valentin’s retreating figure. Suddenly, she gasped urgently and said, “Valentin, do you really not remember me? Three years ago at the banquet, | saw you...”

Tom was taken aback by her words. There had been an online photo showing Valentin and Cara at a foreign banquet. Cara was gazing at Valentin from a distance, but Valentin seemed utterly oblivious to her.

This chance encounter lingered in Cara’s heart all this time.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

However, regarding this question from Cara, Valentin didn’t even pause. his steps, let alone turn around.

He didn’t bother hiding his disregard and aversion. He didn’t even want to hear her voice or say a word to her.

The helicopter was ready, and Valentin, with his entourage, rushed to Samniss City.

Joseph was extremely anxious. With no surveillance, there were no clues, and he had no idea where Ashley had been taken.

Paul was also anxious, hoping nothing untoward happened.

Amid their urgency, the sound of rotor blades suddenly roared overhead.

Joseph lifted his head and saw several helicopters hovering in the sky, blocking the moonlight and casting an even darker shadow over the night. These helicopters descended to the ground in a formidable

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manner as if intending to conquer everything in their path.

The surrounding trees swayed wildly as the strong wind tossed their branches in chaotic motion.

The helicopter landed, and a well-trained group of elite personnel descended. Joseph immediately recognized them. They were all elite bodyguards from the Kingsley family.

Among those coming down from the helicopter was Valentin himself. Seeing Valentin was here, Joseph was dumbfounded. How had Valentin arrived in Samniss City so quickly after a phone call?

Tall and imposing, Valentin stood before the helicopters, emanating an inherent intimidation and presence that made all the surrounding subordinates willingly submit to him.

Joseph felt like he had suddenly spotted his lifeline and no longer felt nervous. Without hesitation, he dashed over. “Valentin, how did you get here so quickly?”

As soon as he asked, he knew he had uttered nonsense. When it came to Ashley, Valentin’s efficiency was only natural! Seeing Valentin holding an old phone, Joseph couldn’t help but ask. “What's this?”

Tom, standing nearby, hurriedly explained, “This time, the circumstances. involving Ms. Ramos are connected to Cara.” Joseph couldn’t hold back a curse, “Damn, this Cara just won't give up until she is consigned to her grave.”

The phone contained communication records between Cara and the kidnappers, making it easy to find where they had taken Ashley.

Valentin led his team to rush over, but upon reaching the dilapidated house, they found a scene of chaos with the kidnappers lying on the ground, the scent of blood filling the air.

Seeing the blood on the ground, Valentin was stunned. He searched through the room but found no trace of Ashley. “If Ashley isn’t around, perhaps she has already escaped?” Joseph speculated, hoping for the best.

Valentin stood there in silence, suddenly looking up at the night sky.