Save Myself from Desperation

Chapter 170 But Joseph’s anxiety was pointless. The rules of the game were clear and had to be followed. Ashley took out her phone while trying to recall whom she had recently. called and who was the first contact on her list.

Seeing her take out her phone, Joseph couldn’t sit still. He ran over, anxiously praying that Ashley's first contact wasn’t one of her many admirers.

Noticing Joseph come over, Ashley didn’t avoid him and checked her call history.

To her surprise, the first contact was Valentin.

Ashley was stunned.

Oh, right, she remembered. On the way back to the hotel, Valentin had called her, reminding her to eat well. Joseph instantly relaxed upon seeing it was Valentin. ‘What a

coincidence! Ashley and Valentin sure are in close contact, he thought.

They had just talked on the phone an hour ago.

Standing a bit away from Ashley, Bryce couldn’t see who was in the contact and asked curiously, “Who is it? Someone from our circle?”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Joseph chuckled, “I won't tell you! Go on, Ashley, call it!”

Seeing Joseph’s eager and cheerful expression, Lester and Jaden instantly guessed it must be Ashley’s husband. Under Joseph's urging, Ashley bit the bullet and dialed Valentin.

Valentin always picked up her calls quickly.

Ashley wasn’t quite prepared when the call connected immediately.

Caught off-guard, she blurted out, “I miss you.”

Upon hearing this, Valentin was in a moment of bewilderment.

He felt a surge of emotion attacked him. His heart skipped a beat. ‘Ashley said she missed me?’ 09:31

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He was just about to respond when Ashley hung up the phone at the next second.

Valentin was completely puzzled.

He dialed again, but Ashley didn’t answer, cutting off his call and then sending a message: [Well, I’m playing a game right now. Fil call you at 10 PM!]

Valentin fell silent. ‘Play...a game?’

His eyes narrowed dangerously.

Ashley felt guilty after sending the message and glared at Jaden.. Jaden laughed fearlessly. “Isn't this great?”

Ashley made a false smile, “Great? Okay then.”

In this round of the game, Ashley had completed a daring challenge. So, in the new round, the balloon passed from her hands, and it was her turn to ask for a truth or dare.

After several rounds, Ashley had figured out the timing needed for the balloon to burst.

So, when passing it on, she deliberately slowed down, and just as the balloon reached Jaden’s hands, it popped right on cue. Ashley glanced over and sneered, “Come on, call the first person in your contacts and tell them you’re missing them.”

Jaden was speechless.

A few rounds later, the balloon burst again in Jaden’s hands.

Ashley held her chin with one hand and smirked. “Keep going, cal second person in your contacts, say you miss them.” Jaden was completely stunned. ‘Man, | messed up!”

Joseph loved seeing Jaden defeated, laughing so hard he almost slumped on the floor. “Jaden, you've finally met your match! Hey, where do you think you’re running off to?”

Finally, the game ended with Jaden frantically fleeing.

Afterward, everyone gathered for dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

09.31 C

Having finished their meal, Ashley led Miranda to the room she had. reserved.

The two chatted for a while, and Ashley advised Miranda to get a good rest for the car race they planned to see the next morning.

Back in her own room, Ashley took a shower.

Feeling refreshed and comfortable in bed, she called Valentin.

As soon as the call connected, she heard Valentin’s clear, slightly hoarse voice asking, “Ten o'clock?”

Ashley blinked, recalling her message during the game, saying she’d call him at ten.

Glancing at the clock, Ashley scratched her head and said proudly, “What’s the matter? It’s only 9:58, isn’t it?”

There was a pause on Valentin’s end.

He couldn't help but chuckle softly, “Go on, tell me.”

Ashley instantly understood what he meant. She turned over in bed,

saying casually, “Nothing much, just playing Truth or Dare, and | had to call the first person on my call log.”

Valentin raised his eyebrow and said cheerfully. “So I’m the first person Don your call log, huh?”

Ta’s because you had just called me”

Seems like | need to call you more often, then.”

To prevent you from calling some other guy during a game, say miss him.

Ashley va uppbruptly. “No! We don’t play that game often. Besides, wouldn’t din ne several times a day be a hassle for you?” Valentin raad disc eyebrows, his tone casual yet seductive. “That's no trouble er allt diihin my own wife.

Ashley’s eyelashes ducere, gripping the bedsheets subconsciously. “Alright, call if you want but in going to sleep now.” “Wait a second”

09:31

“Is there something else?” Ashley asked, only to realize the call had ended.

When she was puzzled, a video call from Valentin came through.

Ashley answered with suspicion, “Weren't we just on a call? Why a video call now?” Valentin scrutinized her, taking in every detail. “Nothing much, just wanted to see you. Haven't seen you all day, after all.” His voice was deep and magnetic, as if laced with a seductive hook.

Ashley’s heart skipped a beat. Then, she seemed to remember something and leaned close to the camera, blinking. “Did you see my dark circles?”

Valentin found her appearance cute and replied casually, “No, | didn’t.”

“Don't fool me.” Ashley picked up a small mirror from her nightstand. “Look, the dark circles are showing. | haven't been resting well these past few days.”

“You haven't rested well?” he frowned.

“Yeah, that’s why I’m feeling sleepy today,” Ashley said, putting her mirror back on the bedside table and yawning. “Tomorrow morning, I’m going to a car race. Maybe take a look at a handsome race car driver.”

Valentin’s face darkened immediately, his voice stern. “See what?”

Ashley thought he hadn’t heard her and repeated, “The car race, and maybe a good-looking driver. | heard he’s really handsome, a friend of Miranda’s. You know Miranda, right?”

Valentin almost laughed in annoyance, his expression far from pleased. At this moment, he couldn’t bother whether it was Miranda or anyone. else. Ashley was genuinely tired, yawning again. “But according to Miranda, this race car driver isn’t as handsome as you.

Without thinking, Ashley teased, her sleepy mind speaking freely, “Can’t help it, Mr. Kingsley has always had good looks, not just nice to look at, but also nice to touch.”

Valentin froze, the coldness in his eyes melting away like spring snow, vanishing instantly. “Wait till you get back. You can touch it every day.”

09:31

Ashley suddenly realized what she had just said. “I’ll...deal with it when I get back. Time to sleep!” With that, she ended the video call, her sleepiness completely gone.

Really, what was she thinking?

The next morning, Ashley, along with Joseph, Miranda, and others, went. to watch the car race.

Their seat was at the main grandstand, offering an excellent view. Plus, there were six large screens around them, broadcasting the race live.

It was the pre-race preparation period.

Miranda scanned around and soon spotted Bradley in the driver’s rest. area. She immediately pointed him out to Ashley. “Ashley, look over there, the guy in black, that’s Bradley!”

Ashley followed her gaze.

However, her expression suddenly turned cold when she saw Bradley’s face.