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 can leave for our little

***

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

steps more and we’ll be there,” he murmured into

him guide

My lips

her engagement, the night we met that accident. The house he had bought for his

beautiful at night, it was

eyes off it. And the little garden surrounding it was now covered with colorful flowers, mostly roses. The

in the daylight,” he said, snuggling into my neck

I could

I glanced up at him, finally

an immediate nod from me. Tightening his hold on me, he gently pecked my lips. “Then not just a day, this is where we’re gonna spend the rest

sped up. A warmth surged through my chest. The thing that

you brought this house for our future?” I blinked away the

stormy grey orbs set on me. “For our

has a balcony just above the rose garden? I’ll

our bedroom. And,” his voice dropped low as he brushed his lips against mine, “you’re the one who’s gonna be sleeping in that bed with me,

mean! That means you were talking about me when you mentioned about your future wife

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

was, just look into my eyes.

I rolled my eyes.

were jealous, huh?” pulling me

still formed into a pout, I played with his shirt’s button. “Yes. Because you’re mine. No one else

into my soul.

rose up my cheeks. Even though he had made his intentions clear this morning,

“Yes.”

You’ll

not planning

his grip tightened on me,

tugged 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 even brought this house for

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

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

you, my rose. I love you

love you

him. Whatever happened in the past, I wouldn’t

away, the nameplate on the

Turquoise Heaven?

He followed my gaze.