Chapter 53
Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 53 – That freaking back stabber!
How could he betray his own nephew like that? He joined hands with Antonio for what? To defame his
own family?
What would he gain if Valencian Corp’s reputation ruins in the market? Wouldn’t it harm his bank bnce
too?
I knew he was not what he showed to the world. But today, after talking to Liza I got to know what a
snake he was. Winning Ace’s trust he was now trying to stab him on the back while remaining in the
shadow.
And Ace had no idea about this. I had to tell him. But I had no idea exactly how to start this conversation.
I knew what was the truth, but I didn’t have any physical proof to show him. Will he believe my words?
Suddenly I halted at my way seeing a certain person I hated with everything in me. Red freaking witch!
Before the conference room, she was talking and giggling with Matt batting her fake eyshes. And she
wore another red dress today.
I almost forgot that the Arabs had a meeting at the office. Arthur’s matter upied my brain too much to
remember anything else.
“Ms. Hutton?”
I turned to Carter who had a surprised look etched on his face.
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“I thought you weren’ting today. Boss said you were on a leave?”
Ignoring his question, I turned to the witch again. “How many meetings will be happening with the
Arabs?”
“Umm, I’m not sure, Ms. Hutton. But until the project finishes, it’ll ur several times.”
I nced at him, pressing my lips together. Several times? No way in the h**l I’d let that witch roam
around this office that many times. And definitely not around my man.
Straightening up, I held his gaze. “I don’t care how many times the Arabse here for the meetings.
But make sure she,” I pointed to that witch, “doesn’t step into this building from now on.”
His forehead creased, confusion was clear in his eyes. “But, Ms. Hutton, she’s Mr. Hakimi’s secretary.
She’ll be needed here during the meetings. I don’t think Mr. Hakimi would like this ban on his secretary.”
“I’ll talk to him myself. Don’t worry about him. Just do as I say.”
“But…”
“No buts. I don’t want that girl in this office from now on. Is that clear?” my voice full ofmand as I
spoke. I didn’t want to take advantage of the position Ace had given me by making me an equal owner of
everything he owned, but I didn’t have any other way to get rid of that witch.
With eyes as saucers, he nodded his head. “O-of course, Ms. Hutton. You won’t see her here again.”
I smiled. “Good. Now please carry on with your job. Is Ace in his cabin now?”
“Yes, Ms. Hutton. He is in there.”
Nodding, I turned around and sauntered away.
Not needing the necessity of knocking before entering his office, I pushed the door open and walked
inside with a bright smile stered onto my face. I hadn’t seen him since the morning. And I was already
missing him.
“Ace…”
I was halted at the presence of two other persons who were in the room along Ace. Three pairs of eyes
fell on me, leaving me dumbfounded.
S**t! Carter didn’t inform me that Ace was in a meeting in his cabin. The dense ambience around the
room told me about the seriousness of the meeting.
Arthur was standing close to the door, as if he was just about to walk out.
My expression immediately turned stoic as soon as my gaze met his already hard ones. Something
unreadable also swirled around his dark orbs.
Freaking traitor!
Averting my eyes, my eyes fell on the man around Ace’s age sitting at the opposite of Ace. He was the
same man Casie was staring at on Tess’s reception.
And then I gazed at my man.
Those grey eyes were narrowed, watching me silently.
Did I disturb? Of course, I did!
“Uh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know you had a meeting going on,” I said, sheepishly.
“It’s a general courtesy to knock before you enter someone’s cabin, Emerald. You don’t just barge in like
that.” Arthur’s voice held displeasure.
“She doesn’t need to knock to enter her own cabin, Arthur.” Ace’s response was quick. Though his tone
was full of authority, he was polite. The respect he used during talking to his uncle always.
Arthur’s brows raised. “Her cabin?”
“Everything that’s mine is my Rosebud’s. I thought you were aware of the fact already.” He tilted his
head.
While Arthur’s face tightened as he shed a smile of understanding at Ace, mine turned all red.
Even though for how many times he had shown his affection towards me before the world, I still
managed to blush at that.
“I’ll see youter.” With that, Arthur threw me another nce and got out of the door.
Turning back, I found the stranger’s eyes on me, watching me with raised brows. Then standing up, he
strolled towards me and gave me his hand for a shake.
“Hello. I’m Duncan. It’s very nice to meet you,” his deep Italian ent spoke. Striking blue eyes held
curiosity in them as they watched me.
With six feet something height, strong built structure, sharp jaw, dark brown locks and an extremely
handsome face, he looked every girl’s dark fantasy.
If I wasn’t already absolutely lost into my Greek g*d, I’d have a crush on him too. Just like my best friend.
I could understand why she couldn’t take her eyes off of him that night. But for me, he was just a
handsome face now. My eyes were only for my Greek caveman.
I could already feel his ming re on this Italian.
Smiling, I shook his hand. “Hi! I’m Emerald, Emerald Hutton. Nice to meet you too!”
“I know. I saw you in the reception. Though we couldn’t meet personally, well, my friend here was too
busy dragging his beautifuldy love away from the party to introduce her to anyone,” he said, casting a
nce at Ace whose jaw was tight at our still joined hands.
“Enough of shaking hands, back off now, De Sylvano!” Greek ent deep.
Smirking, he retracted his hand and shoved his hands into his pockets. “Easy there, fratello! Taken
women isn’t my thing. No matter how stunning they’re.”
Heat crept up my cheeks while my caveman’s nostrils red.
“Duncan De Sylvano, I’d like you to leave right now if you want our partnership to keep going,” he
warned, leaning towards his desk.
Duncan’s smirk stayed intact. Both powerful men held each other’s gaze. “So what I heard is true then.
Ruthless cold Achilles Valencian finally got his salvation. That’s why I was wondering why less people
were getting fired around yourpanies. Because now the beast has someone to tame him down.”
Ace cocked his head. “Beast? Look who’s talking. Doesn’t the ruthless word suit you more than me?”
Duncan let out a small chuckle. “Anyways, we’re meeting tomorrow night with the Russians, right?”
“Yes. Hope things go as we nned.”
The Italian nodded. “Amen to that. I’ll see you tomorrow then.” Turning to me, he shed a polite smile
and walked out of the cabin.
“You!” My head snapped to the devil behind the huge desk. Stormy grey eyes hard as he beckoned me
to him. “Come here.”
A shiver ran down my spine. But as if my legs had their own mind, they slowly trudged near him.
cing the purse on his desk when I was within his reach, his hand shot out and pulled me into hisp.
A gasp slipped through my lips.
One hand around the back of my neck and the other one around my waist, he scorching gaze held me
prisoner. “What were you doing just some moments ago, Rosebud?”
“W-what did I do?”
His grip tightened as he brought his face closer to mine. My eyes fell onto his plump firm lips.
“What did you do? You were checking out some other man in front of me and you’re asking what did you
do?” His jaw ticked. “Did you forgetst night, my rose? Did you forget what I did to you? Did you forget
the marks I left on your body while iming you as mine?”
Goosebumps crawled up my skin at the memories ofst night. Clenching my thighs, I licked my lips.
Grey orbs followed the act.
Feeling his rough stubble, I pressed myself against him. “Mind reminding me again, your highness?”
A groan left his mouth, but the tightness of his jaw didn’t soften.
Leaning in, I kissed the corner of his lips. “I wasn’t checking him out. I was just seeing what Casie saw in
him that she just couldn’t tear her eyes off of him. My eyes are only for you, don’t worry.”
Watching me for a moment, his form slowly rxed. I inwardly shook my head at him. Stubborn
possessive caveman!
Pulling me closer, he snuggled his face into my neck while I slumped into him. The heady cologne of his
filled my lungs with a feel of home.
My eyes fluttered close as he littered some butterfly kisses across my neck. His hand massaged the
back of my head softly. At the moment, I let go of everything that ran in my head and just listened to the
rhythm of his heartbeats.
“I told you to rest. What are you doing here then?” he mumbled, tightening his grip around me as if I’d
disappear somewhere. “I was justing home back to you.”
Home? Did he- did he mean our home?
A warmth surged through my chest.
“I was missing you.” It wasn’t a whole lie. I was missing him the moment he left the penthouse.
I wanted to tell him about Liza and Sierra. But I wanted to talk to Warner first. Maybe his cousin managed
to get some proof against Arthur by now?
He stayed silent for a moment and then lifted my face up, making me look at him. “I’ve a surprise for
you.”
My whole mood brightened at once. “What surprise?”
He chuckled, capturing my lips in a soft kiss. But his kiss lingered for too long for my impatient self.
Pulling away, much to his dismay, I snaked my arms around his neck. “What surprise?”
“Too many things have been going on recently. So I thought you’d like to get away from this ce for
some time.”
“We’re going somewhere? As in a vacation?” I squealed like a small kid getting their Christmas gift.
A breathtaking smile tugged on his lips, grey eyes roaming across my features with full of love and
adoration. “Yes. A vacation just for two of us.”
“Where? When are we going?”
“Rx, Rosebud. It’s a surprise. Have some patience, will you?” He ran his nose over my jaw. “And
we’re leaving tomorrow night, after the meeting with the Russians.”
I pouted. I hated it not knowing where he was taking me. “Is it out of the US?”
Amusement danced in his eyes. “We’ll see once we reach there.”
Huffing, I put my head back on his chest.
Chuckling, he trailed his hand under my dress. A shiver shot through my body as his fingers glided up
my t***h.
“Are you still sore, baby?” his hot breath fanned my neck.
Hiding my face more into his chest, I nodded my head. The slight pinch of difort was still there. “A
little.”
He let out a groan. “Take another painkiller. I’ll go mad if I don’t have you tonight.”
I bit my lip at the painful tug at my lower region. I could already feel the burning desire running hot
through my veins. My hand sneaked up to his hair, tugging them softly.
He breathed into my neck. “I love you so much, my rose.”
My lips parted at his hot lips against my skin and scorching touch on my thighs. Those pervert hands of
his slowly crept up to my butt.
Pulling away, I brought his head down and captured his lips in a hungry kiss. And he responded
immediately with his punishing one.
“I love you too!”
***
Walking down the hallway, I called Warner for the second time but he didn’t receive his phone. I even left
him a message after meeting Liza, but he didn’t even answer to that.
I wanted to ask him if he found out more about Arthur. But he wasn’t even responding to any of my calls
or messages.
Where was he?
I was getting impatient now. I needed to talk to Ace. But I was too afraid to ruin the beautiful phase we
were going through.
I wish I had taken his cousin’s number from him.
Sighing, when I punched the green button again, a gasp slipped from my lips as I felt a tug on my arm
and was harshly pulled into a dark room I hadn’t entered before.
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