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.”

And the burning stare at the back of my head didn’t let me concentrate

telling the truth? But why would he

But I’m happy that you’re here.

hope you got your

with me right now? Because I could see it in his gaze. They were weaving some web,

he took a step closer and tucked a strand behind my ear. “Did you like the office, Rosebud?” his rough voice whispered, eyes

breath caught at

and now back

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

his cousin owned. I couldn’t let this happen. Though it wasn’t his company, but it was one of his family member’s. So avoiding him wouldn’t be an easy thing for me if I

his head, giving me a challenging look. “And

raised my chin, even that didn’t help with his over six feet height. D**n man! “I did. I won’t work in this company. I’m going

The next moment he was in utmost ease as he shoved his hands

You can’t force me to work

and conditions before you applied and accepted the

I frowned. “Yes?”

read about the three months contract. In which, you agreed to the condition that you can’t 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 eyes, “-you can’t leave

big deal for me. I wouldn’t have left the job even if it was for some

any contracts. I’m resigning and no one can stop me.

care, Ms. Hutton, if you don’t want

what to say. He’d point. Breaching this contract could be a big thumbs down

triumph in his eyes vexed

then I remembered

can’t escape from

I can’t let that happen.

to Caleb and before I could ask for any help, he put his hands up. “I’m sorry, Em. But I can’t help you in this. The contract states that, just like the employee can’t resign before the estimated time, the employeer even can’t fire them

issue for

you can do? You could transfer me

“I’m sorry, Em. And why

“Uh, nothing. It’s just…”

stood before me. “Is there

trying to

scared of anything or

it seems like you’re desperate to

me. Did he really not

not escaping anything. I’m not a coward you’re sounding like I’m!”

like one,” as soon as he said that, regret flashed over his features. “Emerald,

him a glare of wrath, I turned around and

***

from the balcony helped me cool down my nerves. When I found this balcony empty, I decided to take some breaths in the fresh air.

I was running from someone, him. I was a coward. I just didn’t have the courage

But now that a challenge was thrown into my path by him and my fate, was I ready to

My phone beeped.

I’m sorry.

glared at my phone as if I was glaring at him instead. Sorry my foot! He did it on purpose. To hurt me. Because he knew it was a sore subject for me. Though he

was years ago! Yes,

wanted, he won’t get it. Achilles Valencian wouldn’t get what

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