Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 326

Valentin cast an icy, disdainful look at Cara. His voice was frozen solid. "Did you send someone to abduct Ashley?"

On the side, Tom and Clark shivered involuntarily.

Valentin's disgust towards Cara had reached its peak.

If it weren't for Ashley, he might never have allowed Cara to speak in front of him.

Cara felt her heart race as she looked at him.

It was her first time being so close to him and the first time he looked at her so formally. Finally, her figure could appear in his sight.

Cara pinched her fingertips, feigning confusion as she asked, "Mr. Kingsley, I didn't understand your words just now. Are you saying something happened to Ashley?"

'Ashley?' Tom wore a puzzled expression. He couldn't fathom how Cara could address her so affectionately.

Considering that Cara's attempt to lock Ashley in the restroom had been exposed, how could she audaciously address her first name in such an affectionate way?

After Cara's feigned inquiry, she met Valentin's indifferent and disdainful gaze.

Her chest tightened, and a suffocating sensation surged. "Mr. Kingsley, I understand your fondness for Ashley, but considering the recent happenings in the Ramos family, there's a growing sentiment that Ashley may not be as commendable as some believe..."

Cara paused momentarily, her gentle voice continuing, "Though I have no right to say anything, Mr. Kingsley, I feel that Ashley...isn't worthy of your admiration."

Upon hearing this, Clark and the other bodyguards inside the room were speechless.

Valentin's expression didn't change, but everyone could sense a colder vibe surrounding him.

Valentin stared at Cara, the chill and mockery in his eyes resembling someone looking at an ignorant fool. "Who granted you the boldness to pass judgment on her in my presence?"

Cara's face turned pale instantly, her nails digging into her palms, thinking, 'Is Ashley really that great?'

Cara was still restrained by the bodyguards and couldn't break free. "Mr. Kingsley, you..."

Valentin furrowed his brows, a sign of his patience running thin.

Seeing this, Clark immediately signaled his subordinates.

The two bodyguards holding Cara acted so quickly that their actions were almost imperceptible. There was a sharp snap, the distinct sound of bones breaking, and Cara let out a piercing scream in response to the sudden pain.

Cold sweat soaked her back instantly and color drained from her face. She collapsed to the ground in agony, clutching her broken ribs. Crimson blood seeped from the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were filled with terror as Cara gazed at Valentin before her.

She thought, 'How could he... How could he do this to me!'

Clark wore a disdainful expression, thinking, 'Think you can harm Ms. Ramos and get away with it? This is just the beginning. Harsher lessons are still on the horizon.'

Turning to his subordinates, Clark ordered, "Search the place!"

In no time, they found an old phone in a drawer. After unlocking it with Cara's fingerprint, they discovered records of communication with the kidnappers.

Not only did Cara arrange Ashley's abduction, but she also tried to prevent Ashley from meeting Brian and Karen.

Valentin's gaze turned even colder, a layer of icy hostility evident in his expression. His eyes, devoid of warmth, fell upon Cara on the ground.

Cara's breath caught, and Valentin's gaze made her feel condemned.

A chilling sensation that could freeze blood emanated from her back, and fear mingled with regret. Perhaps she shouldn't have abducted Ashley today.

But how did Valentin know that Ashley's disappearance was related to her?

Could it be... He had been monitoring her all along?