Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 275

"Ashley has such a brother. That's miserable enough!"

Don't forget, Charlie insisted on fixing this painting with Cara. In the end, it was Ashley who saved the day! In my opinion, Ashley should cut off all ties with the Ramos family and stay as far away from them as possible!"

With such clear surveillance evidence presented, Cara could no longer argue her way out of it.

The mockery and insults from everyone felt like needles piercing into Cara's body, draining the color from her face as she awkwardly retreated. She couldn't escape from being crucified by shame, no matter how hard she tried to hide.

While these people were berating her, they were also praising Ashley.

'Why? Why!!! Ashley!!! Why don't you die now!' she thought.

Cara looked at Ashley with eyes full of darkness and grim resentment.

She had been raised by Tyler since childhood, learning so many skills just to defeat Ashley, but in the end...

At that moment, Charlie, amidst the ridicule and sarcasm, approached Ashley step by step. He looked nervous and anxious, staring at her pleadingly. "Ashley, I have something to say to you."

Ashley felt repulsed upon seeing him and turned to walk away.

Charlie panicked and instinctively reached out to stop her, looking at her desperately with his eyes.

"Ashley, I wrongly accused you. When I saw the leaked recording online, I didn't believe you. And later, when I overheard Cara's words in the hallway, I still didn't believe you.

"If I had believed you the first two times, I wouldn't have been framed by Cara today, and I wouldn't have finally seen Cara's true nature till now.

"And this painting, thanks to you, we were able to salvage it. If you hadn't been here, it would have been truly destroyed."

If such a precious and rare artifact perished because of him, he would never be able to forgive himself.

Charlie closed his eyes in remorse. When he opened them again, there was a tear in the corner. "Ashley, I'm truly sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you."

Joseph glanced at Ashley's expression. Seeing her impatience, he immediately interrupted Charlie, "What's the point of apologizing now? Can your apologies erase the harm you caused her before? And the fact that Ashley helped repair the painting had nothing to do with you!"

Charlie felt extremely embarrassed by Joseph's words. He couldn't refute them because Joseph was speaking the truth.

Joseph narrowed his eyes, his expression filled with disdain and arrogance.

"Charlie, the truth was right in front of you the first two times, but you didn't believe it. It wasn't until today when you were framed by Cara that you finally understood what it felt like. You didn't know how it felt until the knife was plunged into your own heart, did you?!

"If it weren't for you being framed by Cara today, you would still choose to believe Cara and not trust Ashley in the future, wouldn't you?"

Joseph's words were like a thunderbolt, squeezing Charlie's heart. His neck felt as if it were being tightly grasped by a hand, making it difficult to breathe.

He wanted to say no, that it wouldn't be like that.

But did he have the right to deny it?

Even he himself didn't know how he would treat Ashley in the future if he hadn't been slandered by Cara today.

Charlie's mind was in chaos. He looked at Ashley in panic, wanting to explain. He reached out to grab her sleeve. "Ashley, I..."

Ashley remained expressionless, casually flicking Charlie's hand away as if discarding trash.

Her voice was as cold as the unforgiving polar ice as she slowly spoke. "Charlie, I have long cut off all ties with the Ramos family, including you. In the future, don't look for me and don't bother me."

Charlie's breath hitched, and his outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He stared at Ashley in a daze and opened his mouth to say something, but his throat felt constricted, unable to produce any sound.

Ashley, his sister, was no longer willing to acknowledge him as her brother.

Henry watched it, feeling sorry for Ashley. But he thought that Charlie deserved it.

He hadn't paid much attention to what happened online and didn't know about Ashley's previous experiences. Seeing her resolute and decisive attitude, he found himself increasingly admiring her.

He didn't know if Ashley had a boyfriend.

If she didn't, he must introduce his friend's grandson to her. They would make a perfect couple, both in looks and abilities!

At that moment, Joseph's phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Valentin calling.

Joseph quickly walked to the side and answered with a cheerful tone, "Hello, what's up?"

But Valentin's first question was about Ashley. "I just called Ashley. Why is her phone turned off?"

Joseph scratched his head. "It's probably out of battery."

Valentin asked, "Why hasn't she come back? It's so late."

Upon hearing this, Joseph became excited. "Because it was really difficult to repair this painting. It wasn't until late in the evening! Valentin, you have no idea how amazing it was today. I witnessed so many incredible things!"

Valentin interrupted coldly, "I asked about Ashley."

Joseph wanted to say, "Now that you have a wife, you no longer care about me."

Ashley raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking, 'So it's because of this that Hanson looks so surprised.'

Henry was amazed. "Ashley, you're incredible at such a young age!"

Ashley and Hanson conversed freely. Henry had initially thought that in such a significant occasion, facing a national president, Ashley would be reserved and nervous, perhaps even fearful.

To everyone's surprise, Ashley showed no signs of timidity or hesitation. From beginning to end, she remained calm and composed. Her demeanor was graceful, elegant, and effortless. This kind of temperament emanated naturally from within her.

Henry knew that he lacked the boldness and courage like Ashley at her age.

In addition to his admiration, Henry now had even more respect for Ashley.

They conversed very comfortably. Hanson remembered how much his wife loved the gowns designed by Ashley and how much he himself admired the restored paintings by her. As a result, he enthusiastically invited Ashley to take a photo together.

Ashley gladly agreed.

After taking the photo, Hanson warmly shook hands with Ashley.

After leaving the banquet hall, Ashley and Henry returned to the VIP lounge together.

Henry praised, "Ashley, you have achieved so much at such a young age. I'm truly humbled!"

Unfortunately, his grandson already had a girlfriend. Otherwise, he would have asked his grandson to pursue Ashley!

"Oh, Ashley, when you were talking to Mr. Murray just now, there was someone discreetly filming. Those shots should be featured on tonight's national news!"

Ashley blinked, unable to believe that she would be on the news.

And it would be the national news.

She wanted to let Valentin know to make sure he watched her on television.

*****

In the evening, Hanson's visit to Zyrrinthia and his appreciation of the painting Auburn Symphony set off a frenzy on social media.

Among the numerous online posts, one blogger leaked information. [The painting Auburn Symphony was originally in a very dilapidated state and was successfully displayed at the state banquet after restoration. And it is said that the person who restored this painting is Cara!]

Netizens were shocked and flooded the comments section with inquiries. [Is what you're saying true? Was it really Cara who restored it? Is she that amazing?]