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

enemy inside the house. Whom was he indicating

head. “He didn’t. In fact, I

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

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

you going? It’s alright, he left already. There’s no point

again. “He shouldn’t have made that mistake today! How dare he come

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

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

features

shook my head. “I won’t. No matter what you say.” At his scowl, I grazed his cheek with

of the passing guests were

“Please? For me?”

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

kiss on his

sent me a look of awe but I ignored

***

from behind the

the far end of the hall, he stood there with just a plain glass of water. The tight grip around it and the hardness of his jaw was the evidence of

People were chattering, dancing, drinking, the bride and groom were clicking pictures with their friends after the

together as

waiter approaching him. Handing him the note I sent, the poor man scurried away from the

I shook my head.

around.

softened up as a smile

knew what he

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

Your Rosebud.

note, I let myself out from my hiding

sauntered away from the crowd, to the empty hallway decorated with crafted mirrors and beautiful paintings that hung on

heart thumped like crazy under

beast. And now I’ll have

heard his footsteps echoing across the

my heart felt like it would explode any

a hard frame. His

neck. Taking a sharp inhale, he brushed

my eyes, I leaned back into his touch. It felt so right, being into his

I do?” I

to you even if how much I want to. And you’re saying you didn’t do anything?” He hand

a hug.” I pouted. “I didn’t know your

runs south when you’re around,” he whispered

up cheeks as I bit my

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

I gasped.

saw at that jewelry

secured the gorgeous pendant around my

you get it?” My

his lips over my jaw. “The moment your

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