The Trap Of Ace

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 69 – Walking through the endless corridors, I walked watching out for the room numbers not to get lost.

The hotel was huge. Not just a hotel, it was a palace built in the middle age, now turned into a lavish five star hotel. With the mixture of antique architect and modern decorations, it gave out a feel of royalty. From the masterpiece paintings on the walls, to the gorgeous chandeliers shimmering with golden glow. Not to forget the huge gold plated flower pots at the both sides of the corridors, aside the red carpet down the way.

As soon as I neared my destination, I found the whole area totally separated from the others by a pair of glass doors. VVIP Area was written in bold red letters on the glass. Two bulky men in black stood at the both sides of the door.

Not again!

I remembered Carter warning about some restrictions.

Mentally groaning, I approached the VVIP conference area. The guards stood straight seeing me, their hands blocking the way in.

“Our apologies, Miss. But random people aren’t allowed here,” one of them said in their thick Russian accent.

Random? Whom are they calling random?

My brows creased. “I need to go inside. It’s important. And I’m not any random girl wanting access. I’m Emerald Hutton, Achilles Valencian’s girlfriend and a board member.”

“We don’t know you. And no matter who you are, no one is allowed to go inside who is not on the list. And you’re not in the list we were given.”

What the h**l? Not allowed? Were they having a CIA meeting or something?

They were definitely not Ace’s men. Otherwise they’d have immediately recognized me.

“Listen to me, I need to go in there, please. I need to talk to Achilles about something very urgent. Please, let me go,” I pleaded.

That rude man shook his head. “We’re afraid, we can’t, Miss. We have strict orders not to let anyone until the meeting is over.”

I gritted my teeth in annoyance. “And who gave you the orders?”

“Arthur Valencian.”

Of course! I should’ve known that!

That f*****g leach didn’t want anyone to interrupt the signing. That’s why he put guards in here.

I groaned.

What do I do now? They won’t let me in at any cost. I can’t even call Ace.

D**n it!

Wait!

Carter must’ve the access.

I looked over my shoulder. There was no sign of him. Where the h**l was he?

Distancing myself a few feet from the guards, I dialed Carter’s number. He didn’t pick it up.

Why isn’t he picking up his phone!

As I dialed again, I saw him approaching me with hasty steps, still panting.

I snapped. “They won’t let me in, please talk

huffed. “I’m sorry,

found a shadow at the end of the corridor, around the corner. Someone

knew the person

Arthur.

was he doing here out

you as soon as possible. But you were too fast,” he finished, wiping the

in,” I said, not moving my eyes

something. I still stood there, watching Arthur. When he slightly angled his side to me, I saw

on his lips, with malice in his expression, he nodded

to hear what he was talking to the other person. Though I managed a good amount of distance to

ready?” he asked, glancing down at his

old eyes sparkling

I’m coming,” saying, he turned on his heels and walked

meeting here? Was there another of his

I had to know.

going in, but unfortunately, they won’t let you through, as yours

just disappeared before speaking, “No worries. You go in and give Ace my message. Tell him I’ll meet him in a few. You

around and followed Arthur’s trail, ignoring the way the guards shared a discreet look with

I had to see if someone else was with Arthur in his plan to destroy us. Because if we kick him out of our company and life after I expose him before Ace, it wouldn’t be that beneficial to us if he leaves a minion of his

day for him. He was close to finishing his plan. And at this time if he

I came face to face with a long wide hallway. A man was talking to

the hallway, I took another turn. And I knew he came this

But where is he…

his silver head disappeared around the corner. And I followed. Thanks to my

of it, ‘No Entry, Under maintenance’ was written

in and climbed up

would he meet someone in a forbidden

course! So that no one can see

follow

was under maintenance, and then no one would be there right now. The workers wouldn’t be there at this rush

him do any more

surging through me, I put my phone in silent

want to get caught while spying on Arthur. Especially when no one would be

lot, but I would do it for my Ace. I want

floor silently, I kept a good distance from him. His distance murmurs could

the hotel, this place was covered with dust. And… extremely eerie. Not to forget the flickering of lights

his tracks, shoulders rigid. My breath caught at my throat as he put

was in the middle of the corridor. Where should I

a ball behind one of the huge flower pots. My back slammed against the wall due to my harsh movement. Slapping a hand over

Silence.

hear my heart pounding against my ribcage as I waited

moments, there were

I heard him taking some steps

No! No! No!

I shrunk more against the