The Trap Of Ace

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 58 – “Came to meet my best friend. Why? I’m not allowed in Achilles Valencian’s cave?”

I rolled my eyes. I knew inviting him in could cause a catastrophe if Ace comes and sees him here, but I couldn’t just send him away.

“It’s not like that. Come in!”

He strolled inside as I opened the door wide for him.

“Coffee?” I asked while he looked around the penthouse, his hands stuffed into his pockets.

“Thanks!”

Nodding my head, I padded into the kitchen and he followed behind.

“So, what brought you here all of a sudden? You didn’t tell me you were going to drop by.”

“After last night, I thought to talk to you personally. I wanted to see if you’re okay,” he replied.

“I’m fine, Warner. Don’t worry!” I put water on the stove.

“Did you ask him yet?” He watched me carefully.

A sigh left me as I shook my head. “I didn’t get the chance. He isn’t home since last night.”

One of his brows raised. “Home, huh?”

I ignored his bitter tone.

“I mean, his home.” Though it’s just been two days I was staying here, this penthouse just started to feel like home to me. Well, he was my home.

So wherever he stays, my home resides there.

Once I made him a cup of coffee, we settled in the hall.

I just hope Ace doesn’t show up at this moment.

“So, you got any more information on Arthur?”

Then something clicked in my head. How could I be so irresponsible? I forgot to tell him that Arthur knew about him and his detective cousin.

“Unfortunately, no. We tried our best but…”

“You’ve to tell your cousin to stop investigating right now!” I cut him off, causing a crease to settle between his brows. “Arthur knows everything. And he even threatened me to stay out of his path.”

His eyes widened. “What? S**t! That’s what I was fearing about!” Shaking his head, his eyes landed back on me. “And what threat? Did he do anything to you? Are you okay?”

I nodded. “Yes, I’m fine. He just warned me to stay away otherwise… uh, you know what he can do.”

I didn’t want to involve him more into this by telling him what Arthur threatened me about. He already suspected Ace, I didn’t want him to go after Ace’s past any more. If Ace hid something from the world, there must be a reason behind it. Making everything worse wouldn’t be a good idea.

“I’m really sorry, Warner. I shouldn’t have involved you guys in this. Now you and your cousin also came into his eyes,” I apologized. “Please stop whatever investigation your cousin is running. Thank you so much for your help, but I’ll handle everything myself from now on.”

what friends

rot behind the bars. And I’ll make sure of that!”

a

his real face. Isn’t that enough for Achilles to

doing this again, Warner. I told you not to assume

his father’s m****r before

you talked to. There must be a reason why Ace did it, or there’s also a possibility that he didn’t even do anything! That man could be talking about someone else.” I tried my best to keep my tone calm. “So, please. Until I know the whole truth, I don’t want

across his eyes. “I almost forgot

guilty right now, but I didn’t. He was crossing his limits now. I

Even if I believe your words that he’s lying to me, there must be a reason for that.

“Even I’d loved you, Em. But that didn’t make you stick with me that much you’re doing it

“Warner…”

I? I just… can’t

someone else, and you knew that. We weren’t meant to be together. Even if Ace hadn’t come into the picture and somehow we were still together, trust me, Warner, any of us couldn’t stay happy.

just your opinion. Because I was very happy with you in our

wanted to

equal love in return of your affection. And I’m sure, you’ll find her soon,” I whispered. “Anyways, let’s not talk about it anymore. How’s everything going in your life? You’re probably going back soon to Seattle, right? I’m quite impressed that your boss let you take leave for that long. I thought

coffee, he

was your dream? Everything was going smooth, then what happened

with

“What do you

when I wanted some days of leave for Tess’s wedding, he denied. Of course, my main purpose was to meet you. But I couldn’t stay there in Seattle without sorting things out with you. Yes, I was mad with you, but there was still some hope that I could win you back.” Casting me a glance, he cleared his throat.

the problem?”

And if I didn’t do it, I’d have to lose my job.” His laughter was dry. “I was surprised that why an owner of a multi billionaire company would be interested in an ordinary employee’s leave? So I looked him

bell rang at the back of my mind.

even from most prestigious colleges, they chose me. They made me shift to Seattle. Or should I say he made me. To keep

stared at him, flabbergasted. I

really send Warner to Seattle to keep him

be so sure?” My

friend to get me a job in his company so that I’d have no way but to leave

and unclenched, eyes flashing

the big red mark on my career.” His jaw ticked. “But I couldn’t let him win this time. So I

believe this!” Putting my head into

wrong with him? What the f**k was running into his head when he

let his possessiveness

That freaking p***k!

You’re an obsession for him, Em. He wanted to get you at any cost. And he

all I could think about was how to smash something into his head when he comes home back. Rage boiled into

extremely sorry. I’ll talk to him, don’t worry. Everything will be

still not leaving

I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I love him, Warner.

stared at me for a moment and then averted his eyes. Nodding slowly, he got up. “I guess I should leave now. And you don’t have to talk to him about my job. I’ll do something myself.

stood up as he turned to leave. “Don’t

can’t take his place in your

didn’t want to hurt him. But still, I did. And to