The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 57

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 57 – What? M******d?

I stilled, his words were slowly processing in my head.

“W-what are you talking about? Everyone knows he did s*****e. And I even know why he did that. Ace told me everything.”

I heard him scoffing.

“Your Ace definitely lied to you again. Just like did every time. Just like he created a sham to break your heart.”

I ignored his jab and the urge to right his words. Though he was right, there was a truth behind that act also.

“How do you know that his father was m******d? Who told you that?”

“Digging out Arthur’s truth as we got to know what illegal businesses he runs, I had a suspicion that Achilles could have some connections with his uncle’s activities. I mean, Arthur was doing all these under his nose and he had no idea about it? Now that sounds a little unbelievable. So I told my cousin to look into Achilles’s past. And look what I found.”

I let out a breath of disbelief.

If he was m******d then why everyone, even the media said he did s*****e back then? And why did Ace lie to me about it?

“Do you have any proof? What made you believe that he was m******d? And who’d m****r him and why?”

“Rich people, they can do anything with money, even hiding evidence, Em. After his d***h, even the forensic reports said he was m******d. But the Valencians fed some cash to the cops and all settled out,” he said. “Your Achilles Valencian did a good job of wiping off all the evidence of the m****r and any mentions of the person who did the crime. So we didn’t get any proof except some words from a person who was a former cop involved back then in the case. And when we asked him if he would give any statement about it to the police, he replied with a big no. We only could make him spit out this information once we got him drunk at a local bar.”

Shocked, I slumped on the bed. His voice rang into my head again and again.

His father was m******d and he destroyed every evidence against the criminal?

Who was he trying to save? And could I even trust Warner’s information? Did Ace really do it?

But my heart said he couldn’t do it. He wouldn’t save his own father’s m******r.

“D-did that man tell you that Ace did it? He bribed the cops?”

“He said ‘the man from Valencians’ side’. And as Arthur wasn’t in the country at that moment and Caleb was too good to even think of that, who do you think would do that if not Achilles?” he asked, tone mocking. “What a great man you love, Em. The man who saves his own father’s m******r.”

My jaw clenched. “Warner, you don’t know the whole truth. So I’d suggest you not to reach any conclusion so soon! I know Ace, he’d never do that! He loved his father!”

He did, before he knew his father’s real face.

And I meant what I said. Yes, I was shook at the revelation. But I wouldn’t doubt him like that. I’d just directly ask him. And for that I needed him to come home.

“You don’t understand, Em. Something really fishy is going on. That Achilles, he isn’t the right person for you! He’s only manipulating you into his trap…”

you later.” With that, I cut the

to form into my head. Keeping

had no strength to argue with him right now. All the mess spilling into my life from the last few

could relive me from the torture, wasn’t ready to open up

tried to tell him about Arthur so many times, but every time I chickened out thinking I could ruin our relationship out of my rush decisions. But now that I finally was ready to tell him everything with Liza’s subtle confession, Arthur’s threat to destroy

that related to Ace’s father’s m****r and his protecting the real culprit? But what could it be that’s lethal enough

this secret also connected to Ace’s fear

closed the police’s mouth to

a frustrated breath, I picked up my phone and called him again. But again it went

didn’t return. Nor did he call. I even called Carter to see if he knew anything, but even he didn’t have any idea

enraged grey eyes that hid an unspoken agony behind them

***

Ms. Hutton. I still couldn’t find out the boss’ location. But don’t worry, he’s fine. He’ll come back

counter and took

I again called Carter to look for him but this was what I

was nagging me constantly. With Arthur and Antonio’s roaming around free, I couldn’t sit

he can’t fight against five or ten men, can he? He shouldn’t have left like

put some brain into his big

my phone put a break

the screen after I received the

the view from my

honeymoon right after their wedding

are your days going there?” I kept

the bed. The views are amazing.

also could go somewhere far from here, just the two of us, away from all the tension and threats.

happy face

What’s up? My cousin is treating you good at my

pampering me too much for me to get lazy soon.” Well, except his behavior last night. But I’d blame his situation for that.

out a laugh, he kissed on Tess’s temple. “Oh, though I’m not as romantic as Achilles, I’m trying my best. Ain’t

great,” she

throat, getting

guys! I can talk to

scratched the back of his head, grinning sheepishly while Tess

“You go get something for me to

bossy she was and walked away. And then Tess’s eyes got back on me. A serious look etched onto her

Em? Your eyes are not as chirpy as your voice sounds. Is everything alright?” she

my dark circles under my eyes and dull appearance if they looked

Just didn’t get much sleep last

there. What happened that he left like that? Has he returned

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