The Trap Of Ace

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…”

to you later.” With that, I cut the

started to form into my head. Keeping the phone aside, I rubbed my

life from the last few

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

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

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

secret also connected to Ace’s

found out that how he closed the police’s

out a frustrated breath, I picked up my phone and called

waiting for him. But he didn’t return. Nor did he call. I even called Carter to see

his enraged grey eyes that hid an unspoken agony behind them was replying in

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find out the boss’ location. But don’t worry, he’s fine.

phone on the counter and took a sip on my

still here. I again called Carter to look for him but this was what I got as an

I couldn’t sit in peace. That infuriating man didn’t even take the

sinfully built he was, he can’t fight against five or ten men, can he?

his big a*s brain once

phone put a break on

on the screen after I received the video

place is! Look at the background! It’s the view from my balcony!” Her gushing in happiness

for their honeymoon right after their wedding reception. And this was the first time we were talking since

How are your days going there?”

great! Even though we’re spending most of our time in the bed. The views are amazing. I totally fell in love with this place!”

us, away from all the tension and threats. Though he was

Caleb’s always happy face

is

lazy soon.” Well, except his behavior last night. But I’d blame his situation for that. “And what about you? You better treat my sister well in my absence, mister. Otherwise you’ll find me chasing you

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

great,” she

my throat, getting both of their attention

can talk to you later if you need

his head, grinning sheepishly while Tess just got

“You go get something for me to eat. I’m hungry. Let me talk to my sister

complained about how bossy she was and walked away. And then Tess’s

not as chirpy as your voice sounds. Is everything

dropped. Anyone could see that with my dark circles under my eyes and dull appearance if they looked

get

happening there. What happened that