Save Myself from Desperation

Even though the reporters were too far away to hear what Ashley and Jessica said, they kept snapping photos. Over here, Ashley looked at Jessica expressionlessly and asked, “You were publicly apologizing to me?” Jessica knew the reporters were taking pictures and smiled politely, “Yes.”

Ashley glanced down at her own nails and asked indifferently, “Did you just say that you want my forgiveness in front of the cameras?”

Jessica clenched her fingers, remaining silent. This feeling of being inferior in front of Ashley was really irritating for her.

Ashley looked at her with a sneer. “I can’t hear you if you apologize to the camera. If you want my forgiveness, apologize to me again, right here, to my face.”

Jessica glanced at the reporters in the distance, noting they were still picturing. She maintained a polite smile but spoke through gritted teeth.. “Ashley, | don’t need your forgiveness!”

Ashley sneered, “Then why bother apologizing to me on camera?”

Jessica’s face turned sullen. However, she had to force another smile upon remembering the reporters, looking ridiculous as she spat out.

“You think | really wanted to apologize to you? | had no choice! | did nothing wrong. Why should | apologize to you?

“Ashley, | stole your design draft, and you knew from the start, right? You didn’t expose me right away just to make me look foolish. You revealed it in public only because you wanted to humiliate me! You should be sorry

to me!” Ashley had never heard something so ridiculous. “You stole my design draft, and I’m the one to blame?”

Jessica’s eyes filled with hatred as she said, “Det too comfortable, Ashley. Just because you're doing well now doesn’t mean it'll last. One day, you'll be begging me for mercy!”

While they were talking, Evan hurried over. “Jessica, why are you here?” 1/5

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He then turned to Ashley, his voice stern. “Don’t you dare bully Jessica!” Ashley scoffed, “Me, bully her?

“Evan, it’s your daughter who came crying to me with a fake apology and expected me to respond. Fine, I'll give her o Ma

As Ashley spoke, she took out her phone.

Jessica glanced over, curious to see how Ashley was going to do, but then. she realized that Ashley’s phone had been recording the whole time!

Jessica’s face instantly turned deadly pale.

She had been so focused on the reporters in the distance and hadn’t noticed Ashley was recording their conversation! ‘Bitch!’ Jessica panicked, trying to snatch Ashley’s phone.

But Ashley had it coming. She dodged and shot Jessica a sharp glare.

That look from Ashley was like a blade pressed against her throat. Jessical shivered, her fear spreading in her soul. Ashley posted the recording to Twitter along with a message.

At that moment, netizens were discussing the video of Jessica’s apology.

[To be fair, | think Jessica's apology seems sincere. She was crying her eyes out. Look at her snot. She definitely knows she messed up.]

[Can we not mention the snot, please? Now | can’t stop looking at Jessica’s runny nose.] [Did you guys see Jessica’s bow in that video? It looked really sincere. Just not sure if Ashley will accept it.] When everyone was discussing, they noticed that Ashley had posted on Twitter.

Ashley said: [Seeing Jessica’s apology video really touched me. But when | found Jessica and wanted to hear an apology from her, things just...]

[Well, it’s okay, I’m fine. If Jessica doesn’t want to apologize, she doesn’t have to. | really am okay. | won’t make it hard for her.] After reading this, the netizens were puzzled.

Ashley seemed to play innocent with that post. It was somewhat bitchy.

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and didn’t match her style. They started to wonder if Ashley's account was getting hacked.

There was also a voice recording with the tweet. Clicking on it with at mixture of confusion and curiosity, the listeners were increasingly. shocked as they listened.

[Holy cow! Jessica said what?] “You think | really wanted to apologize to you? | had no choice! | did nothing wrong. Why should | apologize to you?

“Ashley, | stole your design draft, and you knew from the start, right? You didn’t expose me right away just to make me look foolish. You revealed it in public only because you want to humiliate me! You should be sorry to

me!

“Don't get too comfortable, Ashley. Just because you're doing well now doesn’t mean it'll last. One day, you'll be begging me for mercy!”

The Twitter community was aroused with shock.

Damn it! Jessica’s apology was a fake!]

Stealing Ashley's designs and then blaming Ashley? Jessica, are you out of your mind? How can you even say that?] Man, | almost fell for Jessica’s act! All that bowing and apologizing just to whitewash herself and salvage her reputation!)

Jessica is rotten. She just won't regret it. She needs to be kicked out of the entertainment industry. | can’t stand to even look at her!]

Such a hypocrisy! She’s just so bitchy!]

Hold on, now | get why Ashley’s post was so bitchy. She was mocking Jessica by using her move!] Meanwhile, the charity event came to an end.

Joseph browsed the internet and saw Ashley’s response. He had only one. thought, Ashley was just brilliant. Using Jessica’s move to get back to her.

Now, Jessica’s fake apology had been exposed, and the backlash from the public reached its peak. Everyone online was demanding Jessica quit the entertainment industry.

In the hospital room, Bertha sat in her bed. Her face, already pale from 09:30

illness, turned even grimmer as she watched the online uproar. Jessica was crying hard. “Mom, do you think | did something wrong?”

Bertha was worried and wiped Jessica’s tears. “Of course not, dear. It’s all Ashley's fault. That wicked girl deliberately recorded you to trap you!”

Charlie glanced at Bertha, frowning, but remained silent.

Evan felt a headache as he watched the online uproar. “Jessica, maybe it’s time for you to announce you are quitting the entertainment industry.”

Jessica’s eyes widened in shock. “Dad!”

She couldn't accept just being humiliated and kicked away from the industry while Ashley continued to shine, basking in everyone's adoration.

Jessica couldn’t accept such an outcome. She wanted to take everything from Ashley!

Evan felt sympathetic but could only say, “Jessica, this is getting serious. The netizens are boycotting you. Even if you don’t leave the industry, you'll be criticized wherever you go.”

Ryan followed, advising, “Jessica, listen to Dad. There’s no turning back. from this. You can only calm everyone's anger by announcing your retirement. Don’t worry, I'll work hard to support you for life!”

Jessica didn’t want to accept this outcome but found no better solution. She tearfully posted a retirement announcement on Twitter.

Bertha hugged her. “Don’t cry, Jessica. From now on, you'll just be apple of our family. Daddy, Mommy, Charlie, and Ryan will alway you.”

Jessica cried hard in Bertha’s arms, but her face showed a hint of sinisNôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

The Ramos family had fallen. She didn’t want to be the apple of the family anymore.

She looked down on the fallen Ramos family

now.

The news of Jessica leaving the entertainment industry stirred the internet for three full days before calming down. Netizens joyfully spread the word that this scum bag had finally left.

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There would be no more polluting the public’s view!

Recently, Laura secured a high-end perfume endorsement for Ashley and Bryce. The brand had both men’s and women’s fragrances. Naturally, Ashley endorsed the women’s line and Bryce the men

The advertisement required shooting abroad.

Upon seeing the location was Manditus in Yaloria for the shoot, Ashley felt a sudden twitch in her eyelid. This place, Manditus, reminded her of someone.

His last name was Banks, with a pair of charming eyes.

His background wasn’t normal, and he had once pursued her.

Recalling past events, Ashley suddenly felt reluctant to go to Manditus. But she had already committed to shooting the advertisement. So, she had no choice but to fly to Manditus with Bryce.

As soon as they landed, Ashley received a message on her phone.

[It's been a long time, sweetheart.]