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.

have breakfast now. Then we can leave for our

***

can I remove it now? I want to see where you’ve 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

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

him guide me

lips

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

at night, it was breathtaking

white combination that I couldn’t tear my eyes off it. And the little garden surrounding it was now covered with colorful flowers, mostly roses. The grass was lush

took a deep breath. “Told you. It looked more beautiful in the daylight,” he said, snuggling into my neck with his arms

I could just

I glanced up at him, finally tearing my eyes off

on me, he gently pecked

warmth surged through my chest. The thing that he thought about a future with me made me feel

brought this house for our future?” I blinked

set on

bedroom will be mine that has a balcony just above the rose garden? I’ll

eyes held amusement. “Yes, only my Rosebud’s. And that’ll be our bedroom. And,” his voice dropped low as he brushed his lips against

That means you were talking about me when you mentioned about your future wife sharing that bedroom with you? You were

about his future wife and having a family with her. I thought he was talking about

just couldn’t understand my hint. All you had to do was, just look into my eyes. And you’d get to know whom I was talking about.” The intensity in his gaze made my

I rolled my eyes.

were jealous, huh?” pulling me in,

played with his shirt’s button. “Yes. Because you’re mine. No one

inhale, staring deep into my soul. “You want to

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

“Yes.”

You’ll be stuck with me forever. Because I’m not

not planning to

me, pulling me closer. “Promise

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 us. But he was still uncertain. He still had this fear

cupped his cheeks, holding his gaze. “I promise. I’ll never leave you. Never ever. No

into his passionate

I love you

you too.

his fear was for, no matter what his past was. I’ll never leave him. I’ll always stand there beside him. Whatever happened in the past, I wouldn’t let

nameplate on the

Turquoise Heaven?

He followed my gaze.