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He only returned some years after Achilles’s father’s demise.”
Yes, I heard his relationship with Ace’s father wasn’t good, and he was in the UK before he came back.
But I didn’t know it was Ace’s dad who sent him away.
And over the years, they didn’t have any contact among each other.
“What did he do back then in the UK?
A job or anything?”
“He had a small business there.
It’s quite big now with Achilles’s help.
You can say he’s a millionaire now with farmhouses and some hotels,” he replied.
“Ace went to the UK for two years to get his degree after I left for New York, right?
Did he stay at one of Arthur’s places?”
At my question, he shifted in the chair, scratching his jaw.
“Umm, sometimes.
It was Arthur who sent him there.
Though we all thought he was going to need a lot of time to finish his… course, regarding his state.
But he returned after two years and handled his company on his own.”
Pride shone in his eyes.
Why did I feel like something was hidden behind his words?
“After sending Achilles there, Arthur took care of the company until he returned.
He kept everything stable.
That’s why Achilles and Caleb respect him so much.
When no one was there for them, Arthur was.”
That’s why I didn’t want to think anything bad about him.
But after Sierra’s incident, I couldn’t help it.
Maybe the kindness and honesty were a fa?ade?
“Do you know where exactly his business is located out there?”
Warner’s cousin could find out more about him from the locals and people that associated with him in the past.
“Yeah, in Wales.
I’ll send you the address.”
“What about his own family?
Doesn’t he have a wife or kids?”
He shook his head.
“No.
He never married.
I never heard anything about him having any children.”
A question off-topic raised in my head.
“Do you know where Ace’s mom is?
Or the reason behind his dad’s suicide?”
I would ask Ace myself all these questions about his past on our date, but after his revelation, I couldn’t think of anything else other than what he did seven years ago.
“The only thing I can tell you is she’s not here.
And not really in touch with anyone.
The rest you have to ask Ace himself.
About his father committing suicide, I really don’t have any idea.
He never told me.
The only thing I know is things were never good between his parents.”
He shrugged.
My heart tugged for him.
It must have been really difficult for him to live in a place where he had to watch his parents fight everyday.
Even I heard of them arguing sometimes during my visits to his place.
And now he didn’t have his father beside him.
His mother was alive, but still far from him.
I wondered what was the reason she left him and Caleb behind?
I heaved a sigh.
“All right, thank you, Tobi.
I really needed some insight.”
Though it wasn’t much, at least I got something about Arthur.
“I don’t know what you’re up to, but think twice before doing something rash.
Achilles is quite close to his uncle, so be careful.”
He stood, buttoning his coat.
“Oh, before I forget, tomorrow is Tess’s rehearsal.
You’re coming, right?”
I rubbed my neck.
I decided not to attend, but then I couldn’t just miss an event that meant so much to her.
Nor did I want my parents to be upset.
“I’ll be there.
Don’t worry.”
He smiled.
“Tess will be relieved.
She’s been nagging me to convince you to come if you had decided otherwise.
I’m glad you’re letting things go, Em.
It’s for everyone’s good.”
I nodded.
“I know.
See you tomorrow.”
Placing a kiss on my forehead, he walked out of my office.
Letting out a sigh, I plopped on the chair he occupied seconds ago.
With everything going on, I totally forgot about her marriage.
And Warner was invited by Mom.
Though it was when we were still dating each other.
She couldn’t uninvite him just like that.
My biggest concern was, Ace would be there too.
A groan left my mouth.
They were going to come face to face again.
The thing I didn’t want.
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“I
didn’t know you were so eager to ruin your sister’s rehearsal dinner.
Inviting your ex and present lover at the same time?
When the lover is a fiercely possessive one?”
Cassie asked, glancing behind me.
My heart skipped a beat.
Turning around, I found Warner strolling in the backyard.
Noticing him, Tess and Caleb walked up to him, giving him welcoming hugs.
Sighing, I turned back.
“What’s with the sullen face?”
The side of her lips turned up into a devilish smirk.
“Expected someone else?”
Glaring at her, I took a sip of my lemonade.
It’s been an hour since we arrived for Tess’s rehearsal dinner at Valencian Mansion.
A BBQ party was held in the vast backyard of the mansion before the dinner.
The trees were lit with fairy lights and a small bonfire was set in the middle of the place.
While Mom, Dad and some of our relatives sat around the fire to keep themselves warm in the early winter night, Tess, Tobias, Caleb, and their friends took care of the BBQ meats.
It was more like a small get-together with close family and friends than a rehearsal dinner.
Tess didn’t want it to be a formal event.
She wanted to have some cozy time with everyone.
Though I was happy with her decision and had a polite conversation with her, I couldn’t help but feel bored.
Well, worried, to be exact.
There was no sight of him yet.
And I could understand why.
Coming to the house he’d faced so many hurdles in his childhood wasn’t an easy thing to do.
Tess and Caleb had their new home ready to move in after their wedding for a new beginning.
The main reason for them to keep this dinner over here, they wanted to spend some quality time before they left this place.
And I couldn’t be mad at them for that.
But that didn’t make his pain any less.
He’s already been here twice for me, but I didn’t know if he could do it again and again.
Even if I dreaded of the outcome once Ace would find Warner here, I was more concerned with his state of mind right now.
My hands itched to call him, but I kept them in control.
I was mad at him, right?
I couldn’t just call him to ask if he was all right.
He’d think I forgot everything and forgave him.
Which I didn’t.
Well, not yet…
“Can you stop getting lost in your thoughts?
Just call him and get over with it.”
She rolled her smoky amber eyes, which went well with her black cocktail dress and high heels.
“You’re not even talking to me properly.
Are you ignoring me?”
I leaned against the small bar situated not far from the bonfire.
“Yes, I’m ignoring you.
You just realized that?
Why would I talk to a friend who joins hands with the enemy?”
“Enemy?”
Her brows crinkled.
“Uh-huh.
Enemy.”
I threw her a look.
“You told Ace about mine and Warner’s break-up.
And I had no idea about it.
You should be in my gang to kick his ass with me, but here you are, passing information to him about my life?”
With wide eyes, she flashed me a sheepish grin.
“Oh, so you’re mad about that.”
She cleared her throat.
“It’s not my fault.
When you weren’t responding to his calls or messages, he ruined my peace to know what was going on in your mind because he thought you shared everything with me as your best friend.
So, to have a good night’s sleep, I had to pass him something to calm the beast, you know?”
I shook my head at her.
“And I didn’t say anything wrong.
He’d know sooner or later,” she added.
“Now stop being a grumbling ass and call him.
Don’t make any excuses.
Even among so many people, your mind is somewhere else.
I can see it.
It’s on your face.”
Was it that obvious?
“By the way, does he still send you roses every morning?”