Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 171

Miranda noticed something off about Ashley and quickly asked, "What's wrong, Ashley?"

Ashley stared at the driver in black and confirmed again, "You're saying the guy in the black clothes is Bradley?"

Miranda nodded, puzzled, "Yeah, why? What's up?"

Ashley smiled bitterly, thinking, 'Bradley? Heh, he even takes a fake name. That's obviously Ryan!'

"Did he tell you his name was Bradley?" Ashley hesitated and asked Miranda,

"Yes, he said his name was Bradley. Ashley, why do you ask this? Could it be..." Miranda asked in surprise, "That's not his real name?"

"That's not his real name."

"What?" Miranda was astonished, pausing for a moment before murmuring, "He gave me a fake name... Then what is his name? Do you know him?"

Ashley remained expressionless and calmly said, "His real name is Ryan, and he is from the Ramos family. Before I cut ties with them, he was my brother."

'What? A member of the Ramos family?' Miranda's eyes widened in shock as if she had heard an unbelievable joke, and it even felt hard to breathe.

She didn't know Ryan, didn't understand him, but hearing that he was one of the Ramos made her guess that Ryan must have been abusing Ashley like Frankie and Jeremy, mistreating her, far from a decent family member.

Yet, during their recent interactions, she always thought Bradley was a good person, even developing a liking for him. Despite not understanding racing, she had even traveled abroad to watch his competition.

But now, the truth was that Bradley was Ashley's despicable brother.

After a long moment, Miranda snapped out of her daze, suddenly standing up. "Ashley, the race doesn't start for another hour. I want to go find Bradley and ask him about this. Will you come with me?"

"Alright."

Ashley stood up and went with Miranda to the driver's rest area.

Typically, spectators weren't allowed near the driver's rest area.

But last night, Bradley told Miranda that he had arranged with the staff for her to visit the lounge any time before the game started.

Last night, Miranda had even felt a sweet sense of being specially treated because of his actions.

Upon seeing Miranda approaching, Bradley was surprised.

However, the next second, his expression turned sour as he saw Ashley beside Miranda, his brows furrowing into a scowl.

Witnessing such a stark change in Bradley's expression, Miranda instantly realized that everything Ashley had said was true.

Ryan had been using the alias "Bradley" to deceive her.

The Bradley she thought was a good guy was actually Ashley's despicable brother.

Miranda suddenly lost the will to ask. Her spirits dampened as she lowered her eyes. "Ashley, let's go back."

Ashley couldn't bear to see her so dejected. "Miranda, if you..."

Just then, Bradley, or Ryan, ran over in a panic, calling out, "Miranda!"

As he reached them, Ryan glared at Ashley. "Ashley, did you say something? I warn you..."

"Shut up!" Miranda suddenly cut him off sharply, her hands clenched. The emotions she had been suppressing burst out, her eyes reddening, but she stood firmly before Ashley.

"Miranda..." Ryan opened his mouth, his voice barely audible.

Ashley was taken aback. She hadn't expected Miranda to defend her. A wave of tenderness washed over her heart, and she patted Miranda's shoulder.

"I'll wait over there," she said.

Ashley could tell Miranda had something to say to Ryan.

"Okay." Miranda nodded.

Ashley didn't go far, standing a short distance away.

Over here, Miranda looked at Ryan and suddenly realized. "Yesterday at the airport, right after I told you that Ashley was coming to pick me up, you suddenly said you had to leave because of some issue with your team. But there was no issue, right? You were just trying to avoid Ashley, right?"

Ryan didn't deny it. "Yes."

He hadn't known Ashley would be coming to the car race, so he had invited Miranda.

But when he learned that Ashley would come, he had a feeling his secret of being Ryan would come out in front of Miranda.

He just hadn't expected it to happen so soon.

Miranda closed her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering. "Why did you tell me your name was Bradley? Why didn't you tell me your real name?"

"I..." Ryan glanced at Ashley and spoke regretfully. "I knew you were friends with Ashley, so I didn't reveal my real name at first because I was worried..."