Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 238

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."

As an Aurora fan, Clinton instinctively addressed her by first name instead of surname.

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 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, I haven't called him that before.'

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