The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 15

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 15 – I shook my head. Why did I care about what he was doing here?

I should just go back to the terrace.

Once back upstairs, I found the meeting was over and everyone was now enjoying their drinks, except Ace. He simply drank a glass of plain water.

And… that witch was now in my seat!

But his attention wasn’t on her, instead those stormy eyes were searching around for something. Until they landed on me. Was that relief that flashed over them?

He beckoned me to him with his head, but I turned around and went to Liza who was talking to two of the Arabs beside the railings. Matt wasn’t here, he went to attend a phone call right after me when I left for the washroom.

“Hey, where did you go?” Liza asked.

“Washroom,” I replied, standing next to her. Nodding her head, she returned to the conversation.

One of the Arabs’ eyes locked with mine as he flashed me a smile. I remember his name was Fazza. At twenty something, with dark hair and tanned skin, he didn’t look bad. But the interest in his brown eyes didn’t match mine.

But out of politeness, I smiled back.

“How long are you working for Mr. Valencian?” he asked.

“Umm, it’s been just a week.” I averted my eyes from his awkward stare.

“Oh, so you’re new here,” he stated. “Though mine working in this field isn’t that old either. I just joined some months ago.”

“You’re a designer too?”

He nodded. “Yep, loved doing these drawings with paper and pencils from my childhood.”

This time my chuckle was genuine. “Well, I still draw the designs with them. Doing it on the computer doesn’t feel connected.”

A grin spread across his face. “Looks like we’re on the same page then.” He glanced at my hand. “You’re not having anything. You need a drink?”

When I was about to answer, an arm around my waist cut me off. A gasp slipped through my lips as I was pulled against a hard frame.

“Sweetheart, what took you so long? I was waiting for you,” he said with jaw tight as stone, casting a look of frost at Fazza. And I just stood there dumbfounded.

“You- you guys are together?” Fazza’s eyes fell where the arm that was wrapped around me possessively.

“Yes, she’s taken,” Ace replied, but it came out much like a hiss. Though his expression was cool, his eyes were hard, as if warning him off, staking his claim on me.

Fazza put his hands up, eyes wide. “No bad intentions here, Mr. Valencian. I was just talking. Anyways, I’ll just take your leave now.”

Once he was gone and so did the others, I tried to wriggle out of his hold but he only tightened it. Huffing, I glared up at him.

you doing? And what did you mean by I

head. “Because you’re. You’re

me speechless. And then my

“I-

stormy grey

shake of my head was

saying otherwise.” His hot breath fell on my lips as his fingers dug into my flesh, sending shivers down

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directly go to the office,

least you said something,” he remarked, eyes

Then my plan to return with

to him. Even when he tried to grab my hand – the

my chest, snatching his smoldering gaze on

back to mine. “Caleb and Tess’s engagement is on this Sunday night. And I need your help to choose a

and best friend you’re talking about. You don’t know

If they did, then he should’ve at least felt some discomfort that the girl he used to date was going to marry his cousin, who was more like a brother to him. But it seemed like it

like that, then what was

managed a calm facade before him. Years of practice, how

her sister, and a girl, you’d know better.” He regarded my face with assessing eyes, as if searching for something in there. Did

silent, lost

You’re mine.

years, the years he maybe didn’t even care where his best friend’s little sister was. And now out of nowhere he called me his? He wanted me? When did this happen? Because I didn’t believe he just

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of necklace in our store,” said the manager himself of this renowned jewelry outlet. And why not? The great Achilles Valencian was in his

my eyes in my

couldn’t just say no to those in need stormy grey eyes. I knew, I was being stupid and weak. But… I

because Tess was obsessed with diamonds

piece of necklace. They were too

of head, the manager took off to show me some more of their collections that I finally might like. I didn’t know much of Tess’s choice, but I knew she was fond of trying the brand

something caught my eyes. A simple pendant with a diamond cut emerald

the tiny ones in my bracelet had won

beautiful bracelet before my door

voice close to my ear. My step away from him was swift. This man just didn’t know of

for Tess, not

me for a moment and then nodded

take a seat. Let us show the latest collections of our store,” the manager urged, with two assistants behind

his arm around my waist and led me to the sitting area. I tried to wiggle out of his arm, glaring at him.

create a scene. And the thing that I felt in his arms, his scent, could be another reason

was tampering with my head, as well

choosing something for Tess, finally, he maneuvered me to another store. This time, I was thrown to hunt for a dress for

lot different, I couldn’t

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