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.”

need to thank me, it’s what friends do, right?” He smiled. “And there is no way you’re also doing this anymore. It’s risky,

not scared of him. Nor am I gonna back out. He’ll rot behind the bars. And

just a matter of

threatened you by showing his real face. Isn’t that enough for Achilles to believe you? Or

pointed look. “We’re not doing this again, Warner. I told you not to

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

man could be talking about someone else.” I tried my best to keep my tone calm. “So, please. Until I know the

eyes. “I almost forgot that you’re not

I didn’t. He

you think he is. Even if I believe your words that he’s lying to me, there

orbs met mine. “Even I’d loved you, Em. But that didn’t make you stick with me

“Warner…”

I?

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

Because I was very happy

wasn’t. I wanted to add, but

talk about it anymore. How’s everything going in your

on his coffee, he shrugged. “I

a massive company was your dream? Everything was

locked with mine. “Achilles Valencian

frowned. “What

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?”

was dry. “I was surprised that why an owner of a multi billionaire company

frown deepened. A warning bell rang at the back of

nodded. “Can you connect the dots? Now I understand why among so many candidates, some even from most prestigious colleges, they chose me. They made me shift to Seattle. Or should I say he made

just stared at him, flabbergasted. I didn’t

really send Warner to Seattle

so

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

and unclenched,

sign. And I’d be responsible for the big red mark on my career.” His jaw ticked. “But I couldn’t

can’t believe this!” Putting my head into my

is wrong with him? What the f**k was running

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 me, Em, obsession doesn’t stay for long. Once he gets bored with you, he’ll toss

to smash something into his head when he comes home back. Rage boiled into my veins like a lava. How dare

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

“So you’re still not

I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I love

eyes. Nodding slowly, he got up. “I guess I should leave now. And you don’t

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

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

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