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…”

later.” With that, I cut

into my head. Keeping the phone

him right now. All the mess spilling into my life from the last few months was rising up an

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

to tell him about Arthur so many times, but every time I chickened out thinking I could ruin our relationship out of my rush

and his protecting the real culprit?

also connected

I found out that how he closed the police’s mouth to hide a

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

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

that hid an unspoken agony behind them was replying in

***

Ms. Hutton. I still couldn’t find out the boss’ location. But don’t

the counter

in the morning and he wasn’t still here. I again called Carter to look for him but this was

and Antonio’s roaming around free, I couldn’t sit in peace.

against five or ten

swear I’ll put some brain into his big a*s

phone put a break on

showed up on the screen after I received

You won’t believe how beautiful this place is! Look at the background! It’s the view from my balcony!” Her gushing in happiness

wedding reception. And this was the first time we were talking

days going there?” I kept my voice as chirpy as

Even though we’re spending most of our time in the bed. The views are amazing. I totally fell in

from all the tension and threats. Though he was planning a vacation for us, with all this going on I

always happy face appeared

is treating you good at

smiled. “I’m good. And don’t worry, he’s pampering me too much for me to get lazy soon.” Well, except his behavior last night. But I’d blame his situation for that. “And

Achilles, I’m trying my best. Ain’t I , baby?” His filled with love puppy

great,” she

my throat, getting both of their

talk to you later if you need some privacy,” I

the back of his head, grinning sheepishly while Tess

from the camera. “You go get something for

And then Tess’s eyes got back on me. A serious look etched onto

Em? Your eyes are not as chirpy as

that with my dark circles

Just didn’t get much

tell what’s happening there. What happened that he left

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