Lisa POV:
"So you still have no idea what pills Ace's sister gave to him?" I asked Emily from my phone.The line went silent, then I heard Emily sigh."When I asked Dr. Marcus, he said those drugs are hard and it's only for animals, not Humans." She replied."So you're saying Ace's sister gave him animal pills?" I asked softly."Yes, but we are still looking into more information, I'll call you back, got some people to attend to, bye and be safe Lisa," Emily said before ending the call."Bye," I whispered looking at my phone before letting out a breath.I need to ask Ace more questions about this.I understand that his sister and have a bad bounding but why is that strong?And she has someone with her doing this.Animal pills are a hard source to get.Walking out of my room, with Ace pills with me.My mind was clouded with thoughts."This shouldn't be a problem for me, it's not my life, so why do I have this weird feeling," I questioned myself.Shaking my head, I knocked on Ace's door waiting for his reply.But got nothing.With a confused look, I turned the door handle and walked into the roomOnly to see an empty bed.I felt my heart dropped when I didn't see him."ACE?" I called out walking around the room.I checked the bathroom but saw no oneShaking my head, I placed his pills on his bed, before walking back toward the door"He might be in the kitchen Lisa, no need to be scared," I said quietlyReaching the last step, I looked around the living room but saw no one.With that, I walked toward the door leading to the kitchen"I'm sorry Mia, have you seen Ace this morning?" I asked one of the maids."Good morning Nurse Lisa, yes Mr. Ace is in his music room, is something wrong?" She asked softly."No, no" I replied with a chuckle."I was just looking for him because he wasn't in his room, has he had breakfast??" I asked softly.Nodding her head she gave me a smile before pointing at a tray."That's yours, I notice you hardly eat since you arrived here." She mumbled looking at her pot."Right," I whispered trying to avoid her look.I didn't want anyone to know about my eating disorder.Grabbing the food, I walked out of the door.With that, I walked back to my room.I had no idea where the music room was.And I didn't want to be close to Ace because of how he acts sometimes.When I passed Ace's room.A groan left my lips when I remembered the pills I dropped on his bed before walking into the room.I didn't want anyone to have their fingers on this.Especially Evenly.Balancing the food on my right arm, I grabbed the pills and turned around.A squeal left my lips when I saw Ace standing there."What the heck, you scared me, Ace," I said with a sigh making him chuckle."Did you miss me, Nurse Lisa?" He asked tilting his head to the side.There it is again, him doing this thing againI didn't like them because they made me feel giggly."I have no idea what you are talking about, "I said trying to walk past him.But he didn't allow me."Leaving so soon?" He asked softly looking at me."I have to eat and come back here to give you your medications, and why didn't you tell me you were leaving your room today, did you know how worried you made me feel?" I asked with a groan.But all Ace did was smile.Like not his normal smirks, an actual smile."What?" I asked softly looking down."You were worried about me?" He asked softly still smiling."So that was the only thing you got?" I said with a scold."Just let me go, Ace," I whispered still trying to push past him."Why, you could always eat here." He said before grabbing my hand that had the pills.He kicked the door closed as he made his way toward his bed.What a stubborn Man, I thought before shaking my head."So Nurse Lisa, you were worried about me?" He asked again when we sat on the bed.Letting out a breath," Yes Mr. Ace I was worried, I'm not ready to get fired for losing you." I said quietly."So it's just because of your job, nothing else?" He asked quietly.Something inside me wanted to giggle at the sad look he gave me.Why is he acting like a kid?I don't remember the pills I gave to him having any side effects."Did you hit your head somewhere?" I asked softly trying to touch his head.A grasp left my lips when he bowed his head so I could reach.A breath left his lips while his eyes closed as I ran my fingers through his hair."You tell me, ain't you my nurse?" He asked softly.I could feel my heart beating faster.This isn't right.Why does it feel like his falling in love with me?"Well, I don't see any bump," I said before pulling my hand away from his hair.A groan left his lips before snapping his eyes open.I could see his eyes changing from light grey to darker grey before going back to normal.What was that?I asked myself before looking away from him as I took bites from my food."Any news from your sister?" I asked softly.A chuckle left Ace's lips before looking at me."What makes you think, she is going to call or check up on me, I told you Angel she hates me and I hate her." He said."So what the day I leave, you are going to be alone?" I asked softly.Ace's body tensed up at my sentence before looking away from me."Yes, I'm used to it anyway." He replied.Glaring at him, I tried hard not to feel bad for him.I'm here just for work and nothing else, I can't fall for him.Nodding, I continued eating my food.Maybe it isn't the right time to ask him questions about his sister and the pills.I'll just have to ask him some other time.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