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.”

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

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

a matter

a defeated sigh. “Why aren’t you telling Achilles then? Arthur threatened you by showing his real face. Isn’t that enough for Achilles to believe you? Or you

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

prove his father’s m****r before the world. He’s saving a criminal. A heinous criminal to say. And you’re

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

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

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

now. I really appreciate your 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.

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

“Warner…”

sorry! I again crossed my limits, didn’t I? I just… can’t accept the thing that you’re with someone

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

I was very

wasn’t. I wanted to add, but decided

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 going in your life? You’re probably going

his coffee, he shrugged.

thought working in such a massive company was your dream?

gaze locked with mine. “Achilles

“What do you

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

what’s the problem?”

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

frown deepened. A warning bell rang at the back of my mind. “Friends? You mean,

among so many candidates, some even from most prestigious colleges, they chose me. They

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

really send Warner to Seattle to

you be so sure?”

still trying to defend him? Isn’t everything clear? He clearly told his friend to get me a job in

fists clenched and unclenched, eyes flashing with

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 get any

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

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

couldn’t just let his possessiveness

That freaking p***k!

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 you around

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

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 get back your job,

his head. “So you’re still not

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

stared at me for a moment and then averted his eyes. Nodding slowly, he got up. “I guess I should leave now. And

leave. “Don’t leave just like that. I’m extremely

try, I can’t take his place in your heart. I’ve to be somewhere right now. I’ll see you later.”

want to hurt him.