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.”

me who offered help. And don’t need to thank me, it’s what friends do, right?” He smiled. “And there is no way

back out. He’ll rot behind the bars.

was just a

by showing his real face. Isn’t that enough for Achilles

“We’re not doing this

told you last night?” His 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

we don’t know anything about it. Even the man 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 to hear any more about this topic. It’s my

his eyes.

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

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,

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

“Warner…”

crossed my limits, didn’t I? I just… can’t

sighed. “It’s for the better, Warner. No matter how much I loved 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

that’s just your opinion. Because I was

I wasn’t. I wanted to add, but

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 going in your life? You’re probably going back soon to Seattle, right? I’m quite impressed that your boss let you

a sip on his coffee, he shrugged.

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

with mine. “Achilles Valencian

frowned. “What do

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 and left.

the problem?”

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

at the back of my mind. “Friends?

colleges, they chose me. They made me shift to Seattle.

at him, flabbergasted. I didn’t know what

really send Warner to Seattle to

can you be so sure?” My

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

clenched and unclenched, eyes flashing with

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

Putting my head into my hands,

f**k was

his possessiveness ruin someone’s career, for

That freaking p***k!

him, Em. He wanted to get you at any cost. And he did. But trust

head when he comes home back. Rage boiled into my veins like

at him. “I’m so sorry, Warner. I don’t know what to say… I’m extremely sorry. I’ll talk to him, don’t worry. Everything will be fine. You’ll

still not

eyes, I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I love him, Warner. I can’t

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

stop!” I stood up as he turned to leave. “Don’t leave just like

okay, Em. You don’t need 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 somewhere

slumped. The broken look in his eyes made my heart ache. I didn’t want to hurt him. But