Lisa POV:
When I got downstairs to the kitchen.I looked around hoping to see Evelyn but had no idea where to look.Shaking my head, I walked toward the first maid, I saw before tapping her shoulders."Hey, uhm Ace asked for breakfast," I said softly."I'll have that fix up, did he ask for anything in particular?" She asked while I shook my head before sitting on the chair."Where is Evelyn please?" I asked while looking."Upstairs in her room." She mumbled smiling at me.I gave her a smile in return before walking toward the stairs."Oh, and Nurse Lisa, thank you, for helping Ace." She whispered.I looked back at her, shocked at her words."Just doing my job," I said quietly walking away.The smile never left my lips.When I arrived, I saw a door open slightly.Walking closer to it, I tried listening for a sound.Then I heard someone whispering."I'm telling you, I give him that same injection, I have no idea how his awake." The person whispered.My eyes wide out when I recognize the Voice.Evelyn kept whispering to the person on the phone."You told me it would kill him, not bring him back to live, how the fuck are we going to kill him then." She said harshly.A grasp left my lips, before clapping my hand over my lips.Quickly I walked towards my room when I noticed Evelyn stopped talking.My heart was racing. What had I just heard? Evelyn had been talking about killing Ace.I opened the door to my room and closed it behind me, my mind racing with questions. Why would Evelyn be involved in something like that? And who was she talking to on the phone?I was filled with dread as I considered the possibilities. I didn't want to believe that Evelyn was capable of such things, but the evidence was right in front of me.Which made no sense, quickly I grabbed my phone and called my friend Emily.After a few rings, she finally picks up "Wassup girl." I heard Emily's happy voice on the phone."Uhm Emily, I need help with something," I whispered."So uhm, I'm working for a businessman now and I found an injection bottle that they used to give him, could you help me do some research on it pls," I said quietly."Sure, just send a picture of it." She said softly.Nodding my head, I walked toward my bag where I kept the injection.I thank God I took another bottle with me.Quickly I took a picture of it.Then sent it to her.Quickly ending the call.I tried acting normal so Evelyn wouldn't notice my mood.Opened my door, and looked around the hall before taking a step out.When the ghost was clear, I made my way downstairs.The maid looked up with a smile when she saw me."Nurse Lisa, I was looking for you, here is your meal." She said handing me the food.I gave her a smile and a 'thank you' before making my way upstairs.Back to Ace's room.When I arrived at his door.I knocked on it, waiting for his reply.'come in' he said loudly.Smiling my heart beat slowly, I thought he fell or something.I pushed the door open.Smiling at him, I walked into the room."What took you so long?" He asked his green eyes on me."Uhm I went to the bathroom." I lied smiling at him.He looked at me for a second before nodding his head.For a moment I thought he knew I lied."Here's your food," I said quietly dropping the tray of food."Where's your food?" He asked licking his lips.His eyes were on me."Uhm I forgot it downstairs," I whispered looking away from his eyes."Then sit, you are eating with me." He ordered making my open drop."I can't do that, Mr. Ace," I said shaking my head."But I told you to, now sit Lisa." He ordered.Lord the way he calls my name.Nodding my head, I sat by his bedside.He pushed the food closer to me before looking up."Now let's eat." He said opening the plates."Ain't you going to pray?." I found myself asking."Pray?" He asked his voice deep with an accent I couldn't understand."Yes, pray, close your eyes and I'll pray," I said with a smile.Ace looked at me for a moment before letting out a breath and then closing his eyes.I found myself smiling at his action.With that, I said a prayer before opening my eyes.When I was done, I opened my eyes only to see him already staring at me.Shaking my head, I picked up one bread and then took a bite of it."Come on eat," I mumbled looking at him.Ace nodded his head before grabbing his bread, then ate it slowly.We went back and forth eating, No words were shared.When we were done, I grabbed the tray before standing up."I'll go bring your medications," I said with a smile as I made my way outside.Ace said nothing but just watched me walk away.When I closed the door.I walked toward the stairs.Dropping the tray, I looked at the maid."Thank you for this," I said softly.She nods her head."Is Evelyn is here?" I asked softly."No, she left, packed her bags, and said she was going back to her home." The maid mumbled.I looked at her shocked for a moment before nodding my head.I walked back to my room to get Ace's medications.But all I could think of was what was happening in this house.Why did Evelyn try to kill her brother?And why did she leave without telling him Goodbye?A breath left my lips before shaking my head.I just have to wait for Emily's message, so I will know what exactly they gave to him to put him in a coma for that long.A year had passed since the chaos, and now, the air in their new home was filled with a sense of peace that neither Ace nor Lisa had ever known. They were far away from the world they used to know, the one that had been filled with danger, betrayal, and uncertainty. It was a small, quiet life now, one where the past didn’t matter, only the future they were building together.Lisa cradled their baby girl in her arms, smiling down at the tiny face that had completely changed her world. Their daughter, with her soft dark hair and delicate features, was the perfect blend of both of them. A reminder of the love and strength that had carried them through everything.Walking down the hallway of their cozy little house, Lisa could hear the faint sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore in the distance. It was serene, soothing in a way that felt like a lullaby to her soul. She made her way to the room where Ace was sitting, his back facing the door as he gazed out the large windo
Ace leaned against the doorframe of the small bedroom where Lisa lay resting. The soft glow of the bedside lamp illuminated her peaceful face, a stark contrast to the chaos that had unfolded just hours ago. He couldn’t stop thinking about Richard’s lifeless body and how close his wife had come to harm. His mind was a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts, and the only thing keeping him grounded was the sight of Lisa, safe and sound in their bed."Stay here," he whispered softly, brushing a loose strand of hair from her forehead. Lisa stirred but didn’t wake, her exhaustion finally catching up with her after everything that had happened. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, then turned to leave the room, closing the door quietly behind him.Ace’s expression hardened as he walked down the hallway toward the warehouse's lower levels, where Evelyn was being held. His men had taken care of Richard’s body, as per his orders, disposing of it far away from their hideout. Now, there was one
Grey stood outside the cell where Evelyn was being held, watching her through the small window. The bruises and cuts on her face were evidence of the fight she had put up, but there was no sympathy in his eyes. She had brought this on herself, and Grey had no more business here. His part was done—he had helped Ace capture her, and now it was time for him to leave.He pushed the door open and stepped inside, the cold air of the cell greeting him as the heavy metal door closed behind him. Evelyn was slumped in the corner, her arms wrapped around her knees, her hair hanging loosely over her face. She didn't look up as Grey entered, but he could sense that she was fully aware of his presence.A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips as he sat down in the lone chair facing her. "Oh, poor Evelyn," he said mockingly, his voice filled with dark amusement. "I must say, it's been quite a ride, hasn't it?"Evelyn remained silent, her head tilted slightly, but she didn’t look at him. Grey didn’t
Lisa lay peacefully in bed, the soft warmth of the blankets cocooning her, her body relaxed as sleep slowly pulled her under. She was vaguely aware of the gentle ticking of the clock on the wall and the quiet hum of the house, sounds that had become comforting in this strange new place Ace had brought her to.But then, something shifted. A sound, almost imperceptible, but enough to make her stir.Her brow furrowed, still caught in the remnants of a dream, as she called out, "Ace?"There was no reply.She blinked her eyes open, pushing herself up on the bed. Her hand reached out, instinctively seeking Ace’s familiar warmth beside her, but her fingers touched only cool, empty sheets. Her frown deepened as she sat up fully, glancing around the dark room. Where was he?"Ace?" she called again, louder this time.Still nothing.A chill crept up her spine as she swung her legs over the side of the bed, slipping her feet into her slippers. Something didn’t feel right. Her heart began to bea
Ace sat in his office, fingers drumming against the wooden desk as he stared at the stack of papers in front of him. His mind wasn’t on the documents, though. No matter how much he tried to distract himself with work, his thoughts always drifted back to Lisa and the baby. He hadn’t been home much lately, caught up in his dealings, and a part of him knew he was avoiding her.His phone buzzed on the desk, pulling him from his thoughts. He picked it up, seeing Grey’s name flash across the screen.He answered immediately. “Grey?”“We have her,” Grey’s voice came through, cool and composed. “Evelyn’s in our custody. She’s in the cells now, and we rounded up a few of her men, but Richard wasn’t with them.”Ace’s heartbeat quickened. They had Evelyn. Finally, they had her. But the news about Richard not being there left a bitter taste in his mouth. That man was like a ghost, always slipping through their fingers.“I’m coming soon,” Ace said, his voice firm. He stood up, grabbing his coat, a
Ann sat in the dimly lit room, her hands trembling slightly as she held the burner phone.Grey and his team had just briefed her on the plan—she was to call Evelyn, pretend to be sorry, and offer her some fabricated information about Ace and Lisa. It was a risky plan, but one they hoped would finally lead them to capturing Evelyn. Her mind was racing, trying to process the weight of what she was about to do. She had betrayed Lisa once by working with Evelyn, and though she had switched sides, the guilt still gnawed at her. Now, they were asking her to go back into the lion’s den, to trick the very person who had manipulated her before. Grey stood across from her, his expression calm but serious. “Are you ready?”Ann swallowed hard, nodding. “Yeah… I’ll do it.”One of Grey’s men handed her the phone, the screen lit up with Evelyn’s number. Ann’s thumb hovered over the call button for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew this call would either lead to Evelyn’s capture o