Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 118

This design symposium was held annually, lasting two days each time.

On the first day, top designers from the fashion industry gathered to exchange and evaluate each other's creations.

The second day featured a fashion banquet, a gathering of the industry's best, truly a feast for the fashion world.

Ordinarily, this symposium was an annual event without much particularity.

However, this year, rumors had spread that Attelia, the reclusive chief designer from Glory Youveile, would attend the symposium.

Once this news broke out, it sent shockwaves through the circle, attracting numerous renowned designers from abroad. After all, meeting Attelia, a legend in fashion design, was an opportunity not to be missed.

In the morning, when Ashley was about to leave for the symposium, Joseph insisted on joining her.

"Ashley, let me come with you for some exposure! I have no work today and am bored. Let me drive you there!" He pleaded.

Ashley was puzzled. "Why are you so free, but Valentin is so busy?"

Unabashed and even proud, Joseph puffed out his chest, his face beaming with pride. "I was born to enjoy life, that's why!"

Ashley was at a loss for words.

She thought sarcastically, 'That's quite evident from your personality.'

Joseph proudly raised an eyebrow and played with his sunglasses, twirling them in the air.

"Actually, Valentin has been busy with charity donations these past few days. The Kingsley Group makes annual donations to orphanages and impoverished areas, doing what they can for public welfare."

Ashley nodded in understanding. "I see, that's a good thing."

She mused, 'I also make donations to orphanages every year. After all, I started out as a stray and grew up in an orphanage before being fortunate enough to be adopted by my grandparents. If it weren't for the orphanage taking me in, I might have died out there. So, ever since I had the means, I've been making annual donations to places like orphanages.'

Joseph paused, his expression turning serious as he said, "Ashley, actually, a big reason why Valentin donates to orphanages each year is because of your childhood experiences...

"Valentin... He really keeps all your matters close to his heart."

Upon hearing him, Ashley felt a sharp tug at her heartstrings.

Then, her heart felt as if it was enveloped in a warm, soft embrace.

Ashley pondered, 'So, Valentin insists on doing these charitable acts each year because of my past...'

Joseph then cheerfully urged, "Let's go, Ashley! I have nothing to do today but to be your personal chauffeur, dedicated to driving you!"

Ashley glanced at his flashy pink sports car, not particularly keen on it.

Joseph immediately whined. "Ashley, you can't look down on my little pink car! Haven't you heard? Pink is the color for real men!"

Ashley was left speechless.

Joseph opened the car door and pulled Ashley toward it. "Hurry up, hurry up! This is my beloved little pink car. I don't just let anyone ride in it."

Again, Ashley found herself speechless at his enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, Jaden was waiting outside the design symposium venue for Ashley.

Suddenly, a flashy pink sports car made a dramatic stop right in front of him, causing his eyelids to twitch in shock.

He thought disdainfully, 'What the... Whose ridiculous car is this?'

Then, Jaden saw Ashley stepping out of the car with a dashing man.

On seeing Jaden, Joseph immediately became alert, thinking angrily, 'This is the guy who calls Ashley 'dear'.'

Ashley then went and introduced the two men to each other.

She said, "This is Jaden Walter, a friend of mine."

Ashley then gestured toward Joseph, saying, "And this is Joseph Fox, also my friend."

Despite Joseph's apparent hostility, Jaden still extended his hand to Joseph, and he smiled with his blue eyes as clear as the ocean, "Nice to meet you."

Joseph shook hands with Jaden coolly.