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

***

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 before getting into the car so that I couldn’t see where he

some few steps more and we’ll

huff and let him guide me to wherever he wanted

blindfold from my eyes, I was left surprised. My lips

had visited after shopping for Tess for her engagement, the

night, it was

it stood so magnificently with its black and 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

looked more beautiful in the daylight,” he said, snuggling into my neck with his arms wrapped around

could

our day?” I glanced up at him, finally tearing my eyes

he asked, getting an immediate nod from me. Tightening his hold on me, he gently pecked my lips. “Then not just

up. A warmth surged through my chest. The thing that he thought about a

for our future?” I blinked away the moisture in

stormy grey orbs set on me. “For our

has a balcony just above the

his chest, his 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 mine, “you’re the one who’s

his shoulder, I pushed him away and pouted. “You’re so mean! That means you were talking about

wife and having a family with

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.

jealous, huh?” pulling

with his shirt’s button. “Yes. Because you’re mine.

took a sharp inhale, staring deep into my soul. “You

Even though he had made his intentions clear this

“Yes.”

You’ll be

I’m not planning

on me, pulling me closer. “Promise me?

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 that

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

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

love you, my rose. I love you so

you

happened in the past, I wouldn’t let it affect our present and future. And

nameplate on the gate caught

Turquoise Heaven?

He followed my gaze.