Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 155

Ashley was stunned for a moment before realizing that this was the surprise Joseph had mentioned earlier.

At that moment, everyone in the crowd, from movie stars to business tycoons and socialites, craned their necks, looking up at the stage.

Valentin, dressed in a well-tailored black suit, walked onto the stage. His white shirt was meticulously buttoned to the top, exuding a restrained yet sensual vibe.

His gaze casually swept over the crowd. His stunningly handsome face seemed indifferent and distant, radiating a noble and commanding demeanor that only a person of high status could have.

When his eyes landed on a particular spot in the crowd, he suddenly paused and had a carefree smile.

Ashley, sitting right there, suddenly realized Valentin was looking at her.

Though they were just looking at each other across the crowd, Ashley's heart raced.

This secret eye contact strangely felt like a hidden flirtation, causing her ears to burn uncontrollably.

Ashley quickly looked away, flustered. Once she calmed down, she heard the whole venue erupt into noise, especially the two girls behind her, who were clearly thrilled.

"Ah, Mr. Kingsley is so handsome!!!"

"Did he just look down here? And he smiled, right? Was he looking in our direction?"

"No way! He's so handsome. I'd love to have sex with him."

Ashley heard these crude remarks and glanced at Valentin on stage.

She thought he really had the power to attract attention wherever he went.

Suddenly, Ashley's arm was grabbed by Miranda, who was sitting next to her.

Miranda excitedly whispered, "Ashley, do you think Mr. Kingsley has a girlfriend? Someone saw him at an amusement park with a woman. I wonder if that woman is Mr. Kingsley's girlfriend."

Ashley, who had been photographed at the amusement park with Valentin, was speechless.

Meanwhile, looking at Valentin on stage, Jaden raised an eyebrow, recognizing him as Ashley's childhood fiancé Valentin. In terms of looks, Valentin and Ashley were a perfect match.

As for Lester, his expression was somewhat cold.

He thought this must be the man Ashley was supposed to marry.

He felt a resurgence of annoyance at the thought of his sister being taken by Valentin.

Valentin briefly spoke a few words about charity on stage before sitting down in the middle of the front row, respectfully guided by a staff member. Given his status, it was natural for him to sit there.

Sitting in the second row, Ashley glanced at Valentin not far away and quietly asked Joseph beside her, "How come Valentin is here? Why didn't he tell me in advance?"

Joseph chuckled, "I wanted to surprise you. How about it? Are you thrilled?"

Ashley replied, "It almost scared me to death, okay?"

The next part of the event was the auction for donations.

The attending celebrities donated personal items for auction, and the selling price was considered their personal donation.

Miranda had brought a diamond necklace, starting at two thousand dollars. A wealthy man bought it for 160 thousand dollars.

Generally, these auction bids weren't too high, just enough to show participation, not to flaunt wealth.

Bryce brought an antique he bought on a foreign trip, starting at two thousand dollars. A young socialite bought it for 400 thousand dollars.

The auctioneer invited Bryce on stage to hand over the antique to the socialite, Brittany Walsh, who was dressed in an ice-blue gown. The auctioneer invited Bryce on stage to hand over the antique to the socialite, Brittany Walsh, who was dressed in an ice-blue gown.

To liven up the atmosphere, the auctioneer casually asked, "Ms. Walsh, you didn't bid earlier but specifically went for Bryce's antique. It seems you really like it."

Tall and beautiful, Brittany raised her hand and flirtatiously moved her hair.

"Not really. I bought this antique just because I like Bryce, so I wanted to have something of his."