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.

are you doing? And what did you mean by I was

head.

throat. The intensity of his eyes held me speechless. And then my heart started racing, blood ran hot

“I- I’m

He leaned closer, stormy

shake of my head was

Because your eyes are saying otherwise.” His hot breath fell on my lips as his

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stop here? We were supposed to directly go to the office, right?” I asked, glancing

you said something,”

run away from him. Then my plan to return with Liza and Matt failed as they already left me assuming I already had a ride. And I’d no way but to

to him. Even when he tried

snatching his smoldering gaze on

breath, he brought his eyes back to mine. “Caleb and Tess’s engagement is on this Sunday night. And

“It’s your cousin and best friend you’re talking about.

did, then he should’ve at

wasn’t anything like that, then what was that I

a calm facade before him. Years of practice, how could I

my mind for Caleb, but I don’t know what to get for Tess. Yes, she’s my best friend, but as her sister, and a girl, you’d know better.” He regarded my face with assessing eyes, as if searching for something

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

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

rolled my eyes in my

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

here because Tess was obsessed with diamonds

They were too heavy.

like. I didn’t know much of Tess’s choice, but I knew she was fond of

the jewelries on display. Then something caught my eyes. A simple pendant with a diamond cut emerald in the middle with tiny rubies adorned around

wasn’t that fond of emeralds before, but the tiny ones in my bracelet had won

left this beautiful bracelet

deep voice close to my ear. My step away

for

a moment and

show the latest collections of our store,” the manager urged,

to the sitting area. I tried to wiggle out of his arm, glaring at him. But he kept a firm hold,

scene. And the thing that I

with my head, as well

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

him our dressing style was a lot different, I couldn’t help

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