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.”

in his. “It’s not your fault, Em. It’s me who offered help. And don’t need to thank me, it’s what friends

out. He’ll rot

just a matter of

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

look. “We’re not doing this again, Warner. I

voice rose, jaw tightened. “He destroyed every proof that could prove his father’s m****r before the world. He’s saving a criminal. A heinous criminal to say. And you’re saying not to assume anything? I can’t believe you,

didn’t even do anything! That man could be talking about someone else.” I tried my best to

across his eyes. “I almost forgot that you’re

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

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 hurt me intentionally. He loves me, Warner,” I said,

mine. “Even I’d loved you, Em. But that didn’t

“Warner…”

my limits, didn’t I? I just… can’t accept the thing that you’re

weren’t meant to be together. Even if Ace hadn’t come into the picture and somehow we

Because I was very happy

wanted to add,

find her soon,” I whispered. “Anyways, let’s not talk about it anymore. How’s everything

his coffee, he shrugged. “I quit my

I gaped. “But why? I thought working in such a massive company was your dream? Everything was going

with mine.

“What

my boss was an a*s. I didn’t know why, but he had an allergy with me taking any leave. So even 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. “Anyways, so I didn’t wait for his approval

what’s the problem?” I

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

warning bell rang at the back of my

most prestigious colleges, they chose me. They

flabbergasted. I didn’t know

Seattle

you be so sure?” My

threw me a look of disbelief. “After everything I told you, 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 to leave

clenched and unclenched,

my boss told me that if I quit the job just like that, it’d breach the contract they made me sign. And I’d be responsible for the big red mark on my career.” His jaw ticked. “But I couldn’t let him win this time. So I quit. And Achilles Valencian did what he said. He literally made sure I didn’t

can’t believe this!” Putting my head into my hands, I let out

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

let his possessiveness ruin someone’s

That freaking p***k!

He wanted to get you at any cost. And he did. But trust me, Em, obsession doesn’t

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

“I’m so sorry, Warner. I don’t know what to say… I’m extremely sorry. I’ll talk to him,

shook his head. “So you’re still not leaving him? Even after

eyes, I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I

eyes. Nodding slowly, he got up. “I guess I should leave now.

turned to leave.

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

in his eyes made my heart ache. I didn’t want to hurt him. But still, I did. And to add salt on his wounds, my