Chapter 110 - MORTAL ENEMY
I ate my food in silence, from time to time
I steal glances from Ace's direction. If he could only read my thoughts then he would realize how much he's making me happy.
Words aren't enough to express how grateful I am to him.
We will spend the whole night together in the same room…alone. That will be the perfect chance to thank him for the unexpected date he was able to prepare on such a short notice.
And once we were alone… of course I shall perform my secret plans. I just hope he won't say no to my request. But as of now I shall collect all the courage I need for tonight. After all, seducing Ace Carter?Greyson is not an easy task.
The most anticipated night has come. I'm torn between excitement and fear now. I just pray that he won't reject my offer right away. That would be awkward. I won't know the answer unless I ask him.
Ace?seems absorbed in his own thoughts as he eat. I know I should strike a conversation but I don't have any idea what to say so I choose to keep my mouth closed.
Silence lapsed between. But somehow I didn't feel awkward at all, only comforted.?Despite not engaging in a conversation we both felt calm and composed as we savored the moment thinking it would be the last chance we could spend an intimate date such as this one.
When we finished with the main course, the waiter arrived to clear the table. The waiter then transferred the desserts from the top of the food trolley to the round table.?When he finished with the arrangement he bowed and pulled the trolley with him to the door.
The selections of desserts served on the table made me crave for sweets. There are a variety of sweets to choose from; tiramisu, chocolate fondant, blueberry cheesecake, caramel glazed cream puff, and chocolate mousse. All my favorite desserts were right in front of me.
I could eat plenty without worrying about my health. Today is officially my 'cheat day' which means I could eat anything as much as I could for a single day. It's my treat for myself for diligently complying to a healthy diet.
This only happens once a month and I should enjoy the moment while it lasts.
"I hope you liked the desserts I requested."
Like it? That would be an understatement. Love would be the right word to describe how elated I am.
"No, I don't like it.?I loved it! You indeed know my taste." I exclaimed and gave him a warm smile in which he reciprocated with a wide grin that made him look five years younger.
I help myself to a slice of blueberry cheesecake and tiramisu since it looked more appealing. I sliced the cake and took a bite. It taste delicious. I've tasted a lot of cakes before but this one tastes different. I wonder what made this taste so good.
Ace on the other hand choose the chocolate moose and the caramel glazed cream puff. "Hmmn. They really made?delicious desserts here." He commented munching on a large bite of caramel glazed cream puff.
"I agree Ace, but you should try this blueberry cheesecake." I offered, taking another large bite and licking the icing from the bottom of my lips.
"I want?to try." He opened his mouth wide and waited for me to feed him.?Mirth glittered on his enchanting blue eyes.
I wonder if he was trying to tease me. If he is…. It's working. I could feel my cheeks burning, it might be as red as tomato now.
"Sweet." He mumbled. Never once talking
taking his eyes off me as I feed him the cake using my spoon.
Jeez. Feeding him with the cake using my spoon seem to be the most intimate thing we did without touching each other.
Embarrassed by how intense he looked at me, I looked away. I took a large bite of tiramisu and ended up choking. I hastily grabbed the glass of water and poured them on my throat but it wasn't enough.
Ace looked around, searching for a waiter but unfortunately no one is present in the garden at the moment so he got up from the chair to fetch someone. "I'll go look for a waiter. I will return quickly."
"S-sure." I replied and watch him walk away.
When I was alone, the deafening silence kept me company. I leaned on my chair and stared at the empty seat opposite me. I realize without Ace, life would be lonely. I've become too accustomed to his presence that I wonder what would become of me if he has to leave one day.
I'm used to waking up each morning seeing him standing in the balcony with the top of his shirt unbuttoned and his honey hair disheveled. I've been with him long enough to know that he looked his sexiest in the morning.
Life would surely be boring without him in it. Whatever happened between us before I forgive him now. After all, he had given me the greatest gift of all—Faith Vienne.
What was taking Ace long?
I glance to the door where Ace vanished.
There was no sign of him. Ten minutes passed by so fast and yet he haven't returned yet. The hall where the party is underway was so large. Perhaps, he lost his way.
To distract my attention, my eyes shifted to the diamond solitaire on my ring finger. The stone glittered beautifully against the bright light coming from the nearby lamp. The stone was authentic that it must have cost a fortune.
With impatience growing I hastily abandoned my seat and decided to look for Ace in the crowd. He might be needing my assistance at the moment.
I hastily lifted my skirt and dashed to the ball?where the party is held. The guests seem to grow in number compared earlier. I couldn't find Ace in the midst of the crowd.
The huge crowd gathered at the center of the room caught my attention. Curious, I move closer?to investigate. My pulse quickened as the reason for the commotion flew past my ears.
I struggled?to find a perfect spot until I could see?Ace standing in the center.
But it wasn't him which knocked the breath out of me but the woman standing opposite?him.
She was facing my direction and I could see her face.... The face of the woman who haunt me in my dreams.
The woman with beautiful titian hair, enchanting jade eyes, and striking features
was the same woman I remember causing my demise—Angela Smith—Vince Greyson's wife.
The sight of her sent chills down my spine. I could feel my insides tremble with rage. This was the woman who tried to kill me multiple times. I've been waiting for this moment to come.
She wore a virginal white ball gown with plunging neckline. What a shame that a woman with a dark soul like her would wear such a pristine color suited for an angel.?It such a shame! It made me want to reap that cloth and strip her naked until her dark soul was exposed to everyone in the room.
I never hated anyone the way I hated her now. The fact that Vince Greyson was beside her only added to my rage. If?eyes could kill they should have dropped to the floor from the sharp glare I shot the two.
Ace stood in the center of the room, momentarily paralyzed. He was gritting his jaw. Even his fist was curled into a tight ball. He was seething with rage.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Lady Ravenwood requested Mr. Ace Carter Greyson to entertain her guests and now, he would play the violin."
The announcement froze me on my tracks. "No! No!" I screamed inwardly.
Angela handed the violin to Ace. It took me an incredible amount of self control not to smash the instrument to her head. Angela was trying to force Ace to play the piano despite his trauma.
I had had enough. I straightened my back as if on cue the crowd began to part to give way.?Angela, as if she sensed my presence, her gaze shifted to mine.
Her jaded eyes bulged from her eye sockets, her jaw dropped to the floor as she stared at me. Her gloved fingers flew to her chest as?if she's having a heart attack. The look of horror in her face was priceless. It's such a shame that I didn't have a camera to capture her beautiful face contorted with extreme fear.
Even Vince who considered himself mighty lost his composure. His eyes were so big that an apple could fit inside as he stood like a marble statue.
I lifted my chin proudly after reminding myself I've got no reason to fear them. I?was helpless before but things were different now. I am now Beatrix Crawford. I'll prove to them they messed with the wrong woman.
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