The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 32

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 32 – When I was outside of his cabin, the door was slightly ajar. Voices were coming out through the gap.

As I raised my hand to knock, I heard him.

“I’m glad you took care of the police regarding the d**g case when I was… busy. Thank you, Arthur. I knew you’d handle them well.”

“You don’t need to thank me, Achilles. I myself wanted to sort everything out with them as soon as possible. Because I know how you and Caleb don’t do that well with the… law.” Came Arthur’s voice. “The more they stay away from us, the better.”

A crease formed between my brows. Ace and Caleb had problems dealing with police and law? Why?

“But we have to do something to stop Antonio. Because the way he’s adamant to dig up our past, I’m afraid if he gets his hand on something…”

“He won’t!” Caleb was cut off by Ace’s sharp voice. “People don’t get anything out of ashes.” Everything went silent for a moment, until Ace cleared his throat and spoke again, “Don’t worry about him. I will handle him myself.” His voice dripped with venom.

What do they have in their past that Antonio wants to find out so badly?

Not wanting to be caught eavesdropping, I knocked on the door and stepped inside.

All three pairs of eyes fell on me.

Caleb flashed me a warm smile when Ace’s hard gaze softened up to a friction.

“Hello, Emerald. How are you?” Arthur asked with a polite smile. The smile that never reached his eyes.

What’re you up to with Sierra?

I wanted to ask. But instead, I returned his fake greeting, plastering a smile as well. “I’m good, Arthur. Thank you.”

“Rosebud? What’re you doing here?” Striding closer, he placed a hand on my waist. Grey eyes waited for my reply.

Couldn’t this man keep his hands to himself?

With flushed cheeks, I threw glances at Caleb and Arthur. While Caleb hid a simper, Arthur wore a blank face.

“Uh, I’ve come to call you for the meeting. It’s about to start.”

His lips pressed tight. “Where is Carter? He sent you here instead of doing his job himself?”

I rolled my eyes. “He’s busy. That’s why he sent me. It’s not a big deal.”

“Of course, it is! He doesn’t order you to do anything, it’s the other way around!”

I frowned. “He didn’t order me. He requested me. And what do you mean? How come I can order him around? As far as I know, he’s my senior. So technically, he can order me to do something.”

If possible, his features twisted more as he watched me, frown deeper.

Caleb coughed into his hand. “Uh, let us go to the conference room, everyone must be waiting for us. Don’t take much long.” Nodding at Ace, he walked outside, dragging Arthur along.

Though the tick of Arthur’s jaw didn’t go missed.

What got him breaking his teeth now?

Turning to Ace, I raised my brow, placing my hands on my hips. D**n this man! Due to his towering height, I felt like a toddler looking up at a pillar.

“Well?” I urged for my answer.

“He can’t order his boss’ girl, now can he?”

My eyes widened at his remark. With still a furrowed forehead, he pulled me closer. “And he has to answer for that. Now we’re getting late for the meeting, let’s go.”

I didn’t argue after that as he led me out of his cabin. No matter how many times he’d declared his claim on me openly, I still managed to get shocked and all fuzzy whenever he did that.

Instead of getting irritated, I get… well, dumbfounded.

***

eyed Mr. Johnson as he fidgeted in his place beside the head of the table. Well, it should’ve been my

to flee from his clutch and arranged

I do it? Well, because his close proximity didn’t let me think straight. And I needed

uncertain glance. Poor man! But someone had to be the scapegoat. And I wouldn’t be the one

the door opened and walked in his majesty, his already crinkled brows creased more the moment his eyes fell on my

king, except me. I just sat

me raised a quearing brow at me. While Arthur didn’t seem

your usual place,” said Ace as he settled over his

seats back, Mr. Johnson still stood there with his petite height, unsure of what to do. He

Valencian, Ms.

seats here in every meeting. So go and

the table, standing

Mr. Valencian said, uh, could you please go back to your chair?”

waiting

I even sit somewhere of my own

huff. Scowling at the king, whose

I was finally in my usual place, his form relaxed. His tensed

heady cologne hit my nostrils, the warm fuzzy feeling returned inside

let myself sway

nodded to everyone. “The

with his orders. Instead, he seemed at total ease now,

lips together, I typed

with my sitting on some other chair? It’s not compulsory to sit

table, snatching his attention. With long lean fingers, he picked the phone up and checked the message. Without giving me any glance, his hand started

My phone vibrated.

beside her

as heat crept up my cheeks. But not wanting to show him the effect of his message on me, I managed a stern face

gaze roamed slowly all

intent stare, I turned to the conversation of the meeting. Though my mind

To him.

His queen?

his gaze left as they roamed over me, pouring water

beside him. His eyes would never leave me during the whole conferences.

Irritating man!

some hours before his given time would be over. Though I knew what my answer was, I didn’t think I could give him my answer personally alone with him. He somehow would tamper with my head and

my

Yes.

My phone beeped.

what? You agree that you should always

My eyes widened.

meant, yes, I’d go out

tapping sent, I typed another

We’ll go out together, but just as

hardened. When his gaze snapped up to me,

Another message.

we’re anything but friends! We’re going on an actual date,

to know more than what happened seven years ago. I wanted to know more about him, his past, his pains. Everything. And

be honest, going out with him as a couple, scared me. The thought of starting something with him

agree. Going out as friends was the only option for me

So I typed.

with you if it’s just a friendly

phone, I crossed

say yes, please

I needed my answers!

around the phone, he turned it off and put it down. Not leaving me even a glance, he turned

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