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.

he cupped my chin. “You alright, Rosebud? Did he do

enemy inside the house. Whom was he indicating

shook my head. “He didn’t. In fact, I sent him

dare he come here! That

as a hiss. Moving away when he tried to storm to the exit, definitely following Antonio,

he

have made that mistake today! How dare he come here and talk to

mad that Antonio talked to me? And he was the one who got him arrested, then how did Antonia come

wrapped my arms around him

me.” His beautiful features were now

grazed his cheek with my palms. “It’s Tess and Caleb’s wedding, baby.

the passing guests were giving.

“Please? For me?”

Though I knew he wasn’t letting it go so easily, a smile spread across my lips. At least the wedding

on his

sent me a look of awe but I ignored her and focused

***

peeked from

just a plain glass of water. The tight grip around it and the hardness of his jaw was

reception ran in a full swing. People were chattering, dancing, drinking, the bride and groom were clicking pictures

together as a couple, I definitely didn’t

waiter approaching him. Handing him the note I sent,

I shook my head.

a glance around. And then

hard features softened up as a smile

he was

at the corner, care to

Your Rosebud.

from the note, I let myself out from my hiding and his

from the crowd, to the empty hallway decorated with crafted mirrors and beautiful paintings

under my chest. Flutterings

I’ll have to

his footsteps echoing

sounded closer, my heart felt like it

pulled into a hard frame. His strong arms around

know that?” his husky voice rasped into my neck. Taking a sharp inhale, he brushed his lips on my b**e shoulders. A shiver ran down my whole

into his touch. It felt so right, being into his

I do?”

here like that when you know I can’t do anything to you even if how much I want to. And you’re saying you didn’t

pouted. “I didn’t know your thoughts were still running

south when you’re around,” he

cheeks as I bit my

a simple pendant with a diamond cut emerald sat in the middle, tiny

I gasped.

jewelry shop when

gorgeous pendant

get it?”

grazed his lips over my jaw. “The moment your eyes

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