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.”

It’s me who offered help. And don’t need to thank me, it’s what friends do, right?” He smiled. “And there is

back out. He’ll rot behind the bars. And I’ll make sure of

just a matter

then? Arthur threatened you by showing his real face. Isn’t that enough for Achilles to believe you? Or you also think that he’s involved with his uncle’s

my hand from his, giving him a pointed look. “We’re not doing this again, Warner. I told you not to assume anything before

proof that could prove his father’s m****r before the world. He’s saving a criminal. A

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

dry chuckle left him, sadness flashing across his eyes. “I almost

I should’ve felt guilty right now, but I didn’t. He was

concern for me, but trust me, Ace isn’t what you think he is. Even if I believe your words that he’s lying to me, there must be a reason for that. Because I know, he wouldn’t do anything to

But that didn’t

“Warner…”

face. “I’m sorry! I again crossed my limits, didn’t I?

you as a friend, I never loved you as a lover. My heart was always for 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. I could

that’s just your opinion. Because I was very happy with you in

I wanted to add, but decided

someone out there who’s worthy of your love, Warner. Someone who can give you 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

on his coffee, he shrugged. “I quit

in such a massive company was your dream? Everything was going smooth, then

locked with mine. “Achilles Valencian

“What do

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.”

the problem?”

immediate presence in the office. 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

rang at the

Now I understand why among so many candidates, some even from most prestigious colleges, they chose me. They made me shift to

just stared at him, flabbergasted. I didn’t know what to

Warner to Seattle

so sure?” My tone

you’re still trying to defend him? Isn’t everything clear? He clearly told his friend to get me a job in his company so that I’d have no way but

and unclenched,

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

my head into my hands, I

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

couldn’t just let his possessiveness

That freaking p***k!

for him, Em. He wanted to get you at any cost. And he did. But trust me, Em, obsession doesn’t stay for long. Once he gets bored with you,

all I could think about was how to smash something into his head when he

I don’t know what to say… I’m extremely sorry. I’ll talk

still not leaving

nose. “I love him, Warner. I can’t just

he got up. “I guess I should leave now. And you don’t have to talk to him

he turned to leave. “Don’t leave just

need to say sorry. I should’ve known that no matter how much I try, I can’t take his place in your

in his eyes made my heart ache. I didn’t want to hurt him.