The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 10

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 10 – I’d to crane my neck to look up at the huge skyscraper standing proud before me. Moulded with sleek glass, it reflected the whole city against it. And a huge OC Textiles was hung at the top of the building. My new office.

I wasn’t hoping for anything to turn out good, because from the past experiences, I knew my wish wouldn’t get sanctioned anyway. But that didn’t tame down the nervous flutters in my tummy. I wasn’t even sure if I’d have to work here or they’d consider my request and transfer me elsewhere.

Let’s see what happens.

Having my fingers crossed, I blew out a breath and walked inside. And I was left in awe.

From the dark marble floor and classy contemporary interior, to the polished dark wood ceiling, everything was stunning and spotless. I didn’t know an office could be this beautiful.

When I approached the receptionist, she was up to her feet with a bright smile plastered onto her face, even before I could reach her. As if she was just waiting for my arrival.

“Welcome to OC Textiles, Ma’am! How may I help you?” Greeting me with a polite nod, she asked.

“Hi! I’m Emerald Hutton. Today’s is my joining here, so could you please tell me where should go first?”

Her nod was eager. “Yes, yes, of course! Can I see your joining latter first, please?”

“Yeah, sure! Here.” I handed her the letter.

She didn’t even read it properly, just swiped her eyes over it and gave it back to me. “Alright, kindly please follow me, Miss. Let me show you to the boss’s office.”

Nodding, I did what she said. But before we could even cross the lobby, we halted at our tracks.

A frown set on my forehead as I stared at the man walking towards us with a happy face. When he gestured at the receptionist, she flashed me an another smile and walked away.

“Caleb? What’re you doing here?” I glanced around. “Are you here for any meetings or something?”

He chuckled. “First of all, welcome to the office. And as for your question, no, I’m not here for any meetings or anything else. This is my office.”

I opened my mouth, processing his words. And then it hit me. “Your office? That means, you’re my boss now?”

He shrugged. “In a way, yes. I’m the CEO of this company. But you don’t have to worry about that. Think it as your own.”

“Wait a minute, I’m not catching up here. What’s going on? I mean, you weren’t even shocked to see me here.” With narrowed eyes, I tilted my head.

“Because he already knew of your arrival,” a voice stated behind me, a deep voice with hint of Greek accent I wanted to hate.

Not loosing my composure, I turned around. And there he was. Towering over me in his three piece charcoal suit, he looked as heart-stopping as ever. I didn’t even dare to show the effect on my face as the memories of that night hit me.

Stay cool, Em. Focus on the current situation.

But how could I when those stormy grey eyes stared at me like I was the only person around him in the entire office he could see?

“Hello, Emerald,” he said, a formal smile on his lips.

Emerald? No Rosebud now?

Ignoring him, I turned to Caleb. Seeing my questioning stare, he nodded, confirming his cousin’s statement. Of course, he’d know. Who will work in his company, if the CEO wouldn’t know, then who’d?

Then something hit me, my eyes widening. “You’re the CEO of this company, that means- you transferred me here on purpose, didn’t you? And how did you even know that I was one of the newcomers?” Everything turned more vogue for me. What was happening here?

He shifted on his legs, glancing behind me. “Uh, the decision of transferring some staffs was totally for official reasons. You were about to be transferred to another city. But when your papers caught my attention, I thought why not bring you back to the city? As we’ve one branch over here. And you’ll also be comfortable staying close to your family.”

at the back of my head didn’t let me

isn’t it?” Was he telling the truth? But why would he lie

it is. But I’m happy that

you got your

side of his lips twitched, grey eyes twinkling with something. Ms. Hutton? Was he playing with me right now? Because I could see it in his gaze. They were

ear. “Did you like the office, Rosebud?” his rough voice whispered,

caught

then Ms. Hutton, and now back to Rosebud. What was

and stepped back, before I lose my sanity. “It doesn’t matter if I liked it or not. It’s not

him. I hurt my family and friends just to be away from him. And now my fate has brought me here, in the company his cousin owned. I couldn’t let this happen. Though it wasn’t his

tilted his head, giving me a challenging

didn’t help with his over six feet height. D**n man! “I

he was in utmost ease as he shoved his hands

can’t

rules and conditions

I frowned. “Yes?”

leave this job at least for ninety days while accepting this job. So that means, Emerald Hutton-” he closed the gap again, staring at my

big deal for me. I wouldn’t have left the

don’t care about any contracts. I’m resigning and no one can stop me. And how do you

will have to care, Ms. Hutton, if you don’t want a

He’d point. Breaching this contract could

look of triumph in his eyes vexed

I

escape

that happen. I- but what can

hands up. “I’m sorry, Em. But I can’t help you in this. The contract states

a major issue for

you can do? You could transfer me somewhere else,”

shook his head. “I’m sorry, Em. And

“Uh, nothing. It’s just…”

you scared of something, Ms. Hutton?” He stood before me. “Is there anything

What was he trying

of

seems like you’re desperate to escape the city. What are you afraid of?” He fired

His questions pricked me. Did he really not know of why I

anything. I’m not a coward you’re sounding like I’m!” My eyes burned as I

behaving like one,” as soon as he said that, regret

what, Achilles Valencian? Go to h**l!” Sending him a glare of wrath, I turned around and stormed out

***

down the whole city from the balcony helped me cool down my nerves. When I found this balcony empty, I decided

telling the truth. I was running from someone, him. I was a coward. I just didn’t have the courage to be around him more

my heart could handle. But now that a challenge was thrown into my

My phone beeped.

I’m sorry.

it on purpose. To hurt me. Because he knew it was a sore subject for me. Though

ago! Yes, years ago. I

but whatever he wanted, he won’t get it. Achilles Valencian wouldn’t get what he wanted this time.

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