Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 167

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. I 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 I say it again. I don't want to see you, humph!"

Valentin chuckled ambiguously, "Then I'll 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? I 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.

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.

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 I 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 I come to see you?"

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

Miranda paused for a couple of seconds and shyly said, "Not exactly a vacation. Remember I told you about that I almost had a car accident and the handsome race car driver I met?"

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, I 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.

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.