The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 49

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 49 – My smile slipped, eyes widened to friction.

Antonio Reymond? So that’s why he seemed to be so familiar. I’d seen him on the TV that day, but couldn’t see his face properly because he had his hand covering his face from the cameras.

But wasn’t he in j**l? What the h**l was he doing here now? And after all he did to Caleb. The nerve of this man!

My jaw clenched. “What are you doing here? As far as I know you’re not invited to this wedding.”

Did Ace know of his presence here?

If he did, he wouldn’t be still parading out here like this.

He placed his hand on his heart. “Oops! I wasn’t expecting that coming. You hurt me, Ms. Hutton. I didn’t know you behaved that way with your guests.”

“I do, with uninvited guests.”

A humourless chuckle left him. “Feisty, huh?”

“What’s happening here?” The blonde asked, confusion laced her face. “Antonio, do you know them? I thought you told me you just wanted to spend more time with me and that’s why you became my plus one here.”

“Oh, he knows us really well. Unfortunately, he used you to get in here. Because he knew he wasn’t invited,” I said, holding his gaze.

“Hey, dude! Get your a*s out of here before Achilles sees you. I’m sure as a reputable businessman, you wouldn’t want to be thrown out of the gate like a stray dog.” Casie flashed him a sweet smile.

His jaw ticked at her spitting insult at him. But then he reciprocated Casie’s smile with equal venom. “Oh, I’ve no bad intentions here. I just wanted to give my best wishes to the bride and groom. That’s all.”

“Mr. Reymond.” My voice snapped his attention back to me. “I’d advise you leave the venue right now before Ace or Caleb notices you. I really don’t want a scene here. And I don’t understand. After what you’ve been doing to them all these years, how did you think you could just get up and come here to give them your best wishes?”

He raised his brow. “Oh, so the little Rosebud of Achilles’ knows everything then?”

How did he know that Ace called me Rosebud? Only close family members and friends knew that.

My patience was running slim now.

“Of course. Everyone should know about the enemy outside. And enemies don’t come to each other’s happiness. So just leave.” I pointed towards the gate.

A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “You can make the outsider enemy leave you alone. But what about the enemy inside?” His head tilted at the side. “How would you tackle them, Ms. Hutton?”

My eyes narrowed. “What do you mean?”

He shook his head, giving me a once over. “My work is done here.” And then he turned to the blonde. “I’ll see you later, sweetheart.”

Casie shared a look with me.

“Goodbye, Ms. Hutton.” His eyes flickered over my shoulder. “Hope to meet you soon.”

And then he turned around and walked away.

“Wait!” I called out to him, but he didn’t stop. Two more men joined him before they disappeared into the crowd.

Glancing back where his eyes were seconds ago, I saw Ace striding towards me. Hands clenched into fists, nostrils flaring, eyes dark with fury.

He must’ve seen him.

alright, Rosebud? Did he do anything? Did he say something

about some enemy inside the house. Whom

shook my head. “He didn’t. In

orbs glared at the exit where Antonio just left through. “How dare he come here! That f*****g piece

sentence came out as a hiss. Moving away when he tried to

Stop! Where are you going? It’s alright, he left already.

walked away again. “He shouldn’t have made that mistake today! How dare

was he mad that Antonio talked to me? And he was the one who got

wrapped my arms around him again. “Ace, stop! Please! Don’t do anything

beautiful features were

No matter what you say.” At his scowl, I grazed his cheek with my palms. “It’s Tess and Caleb’s wedding, baby. Don’t ruin it by doing

looks some of the passing guests were

“Please? For me?”

wasn’t letting it go so

kiss on his cheek. “Thank

I ignored her and

***

peeked from behind the

with just a plain glass of water. The tight grip around it

swing. People were chattering, dancing, drinking, the bride and groom were clicking pictures with their friends after the cake cutting. Among the gleeful ambience, his mood

our first night together as a couple, I definitely didn’t want

approaching him. Handing him the

I shook my head.

glance around. And then he opened the note with his

hard features softened up as a smile slowly played on his

knew what he was smiling

done scowling at the corner, care to give this girl some

Your Rosebud.

let myself out from

crowd, to the empty hallway decorated with crafted mirrors and

under my chest. Flutterings in my tummy had

And now I’ll have to be ready for

heard his footsteps

sounded closer, my heart felt like it would explode

my back was pulled into a hard frame. His strong arms around me as he put his head

rasped into my neck. Taking a sharp inhale, he brushed his lips on

so right, being into his arms. No guilt or barrier was stopping me

do?”

even if how

just wanted a hug.” I pouted. “I didn’t know your thoughts

always runs south when you’re

up cheeks as I bit

gliding up my neck. Glancing down, I found a simple pendant with a

I gasped.

that jewelry

at him over my shoulder as he secured the gorgeous pendant

you get

jaw. “The moment your eyes watched it with

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