The Trap Of Ace

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 64 – “He…” I licked my lower lip which suddenly felt very dry.

He nodded, patiently waiting for me to continue.

“He isn’t what you think…”

His phone blared on the counter, halting me in the mid sentence. Frowning, he picked up the phone and let out a sigh.

“Sorry, Rosebud. Have to take this,” apologizing, he answered the call. “Yes, Arthur?”

Even though the displeasure was lucid on his face being disturbed again, his tone maintained the respect for his uncle. If it was someone else, he wouldn’t be so lenient for the interruption.

“Hmm. Alright. Just send the details to Carter. I’ll take a look later,” he said, while picking up a grape and putting it in my mouth. As I chewed on it, he listened carefully to what Arthur had to say.

Then suddenly his gaze snapped up to mine.

Nodding slowly, he said, “Alright, will tell her. Yeah, see you later.”

I cocked my head at the side. Was he talking about me?

“What did he say?” I asked, as he put his phone back on the counter.

“Just about some details of a meeting with the Russians. Regarding our final signing with them,” he replied. “Anyway, he gave you his greetings. He said he was sorry that he couldn’t meet you today, he was in a hurry. But he’ll see you soon, he really enjoyed his last conversation with you.” A brow of his raised. “I didn’t know Arthur had time to converse with someone unless it’s regarding work.”

Something churned in my stomach. I gulped. It was a reminder of the sword he had dangled upon my neck from him for me, not a message. When I was thinking to tell Ace everything, he stopped me again. Even if I didn’t entirely believe that he really had anything against Ace with him, a fear lingered there. He was connected to Ace’s family and past after all. He was there after his father’s d***h. He handled Ace. There was definitely a possibility of him knowing something.

And he’ll meet me soon? Why?

“Rosebud?” Cupping my chin, he made me look at him. “Where are you so lost?”

I shook my head. “Nothing. Just thinking about the office. It’s been some days I haven’t attended. And yeah, we had a little chat at the office.”

He placed a kiss on my forehead. “Good. I’m glad you’re coming closer to my family. Due to your stay in NY, you weren’t connected with Caleb or Arthur. And don’t worry about the office, it’s your company. You go whenever you want.”

A genuine smile stretched across my lips even though the thought of Arthur’s planning something was swirling in my head. At first when he made me an equal owner of everything he had, I was livid. I didn’t want it at all. But now, I didn’t mind it. At all. In fact, I felt happy that he loved and trusted me enough to take such a huge step for me.

It was a proof how seriously he took our relationship. Of course, I wouldn’t ever take any advantage of this power he gave me. But thinking of having right on everything he owned, felt good. As if I was already his wife, his other half.

“You were saying something about Arthur? What was it?” I shrugged. “Nothing. I was wondering if he could handle everything on his own. But I guess, you’re right. He has been doing this for years after all. I shouldn’t worry about it.”

Just one more day. As soon as I’ll get to know about his past, I’ll be able to know what Arthur had against Ace. Maybe then I can do something?

Nodding, he picked me up from the counter making me immediately wrap my arms around his neck and legs around his waist.

we

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brought me,” I complained for the upteenth time since we left the penthouse for our little vacation. He had put on a blindfold over my eyes before getting into the car so that I couldn’t see where he was taking

few steps more and we’ll be there,” he

let out a huff and let him guide me

left surprised. My lips parted as my gaze roamed over the beauty of the

mansion we had visited after shopping for Tess for her engagement, the night

was beautiful at night, it was breathtaking

my eyes off it. And the little garden surrounding it

you. It looked more beautiful in the daylight,” he said, snuggling into my neck with

I could just

day?” I

hold on me, he gently pecked my lips.

thing that he thought about

brought this house for our future?” I blinked away

nodded, stormy grey orbs set on me. “For our

will be mine that has a balcony just above

our bedroom. And,” his voice dropped low as he brushed his

pushed him away and pouted. “You’re so mean! That means you were talking about me when you mentioned about

and hurt I felt when he talked about his future wife and having a family with her. I thought he was talking about someone

do was, just look into my

I rolled my eyes.

jealous, huh?”

into a pout, I played with his shirt’s button. “Yes.

deep into my soul.

he had made his intentions clear this morning, he wanted to hear

“Yes.”

with me. You’ll be

I’m not planning to

me, pulling me closer. “Promise me? Promise me

at my heart. Now I understood why he was asking me this even if he already declared that he was gonna change his ‘boyfriend’ status soon. He

cupped his cheeks, holding his gaze. “I promise. I’ll never leave

he pulled me into his passionate kiss. Not sweet and slow, but possessive

you, my rose. I love you

smiled. “I love you too. More

wouldn’t let it affect our present and future. And I had this belief that he couldn’t do anything wrong. And even if he did,

the nameplate on the

Turquoise Heaven?

He followed my gaze.