All Chapters of Ace: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ace decided that they needed a break—a real break. He knew that if they didn’t take some time to breathe, to reconnect with the parts of themselves that weren’t defined by the battles they fought, they would lose something precious. So, one early morning, just as the sun was beginning to rise, Ace rolled over in bed and gently nudged Lisa awake. She mumbled something incoherent, burying her face deeper into the pillow. Ace couldn’t help but smile at how peaceful she looked, even if it was only in the moments just before dawn. “Lisa,” he whispered, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Wake up, I’ve got a surprise for you.” Lisa groaned softly, turning her face to look at him through half-lidded eyes. “Ace, it’s so early… What could be a surprise at this hour?” He chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “You’ll see. Trust me, it’s worth it. Get dressed in something comfortable.” Lisa squinted at him, still not entirely convinced, but the excitement in his voice was con

Evelyn walked through the dimly lit corridors of the grand estate, her heels clicking softly against the polished marble floors. The faint hum of the mansion's security system was the only sound accompanying her as she made her way to the library, where she had spent countless hours poring over the secrets hidden within the old leather-bound books that lined the shelves.She paused for a moment before the large oak doors, her hand hovering over the ornate brass handle. This room held the answers she sought, answers to questions that had haunted her for months, maybe even years. She had always known that her family was involved in something far darker than they ever let on, but it wasn’t until recently that she started to uncover the truth.With a deep breath, Evelyn pushed open the doors and stepped inside. The room was exactly as she had left it the night before, the heavy drapes drawn shut, casting long shadows across the shelves. She made her way to the far end of the room, where a

**Chapter: A Distant Echo**Lisa was sitting on the terrace of Ace’s mansion, sipping on her coffee as the early morning sun painted the sky in hues of pink and orange. It was one of those rare peaceful moments they had these days, a brief respite from the chaos that seemed to follow them. She glanced over at Ace, who was leaning against the railing, lost in thought. He had been distant lately, more so than usual, and Lisa couldn’t help but worry.Just as she was about to say something to break the silence, Ace’s phone buzzed. He pulled it out of his pocket, glancing at the screen. His expression hardened almost immediately, and Lisa knew something was wrong.“What is it?” she asked, setting her coffee cup down.Ace didn’t answer right away. His eyes narrowed as he read the message, and then he sighed, slipping the phone back into his pocket. “It’s Evelyn,” he said flatly. “She’s been stabbed. They’re rushing her to the hospital.”The words hung in the air, heavy and cold. Lisa’s hear

**Chapter: Divided Loyalties**Lisa stared at the dimly lit hospital room, the rhythmic beeping of machines filling the silence. Evelyn lay unconscious on the bed, her face pale, the deep gash on her side still fresh from the attack. Lisa couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy despite everything she knew about Evelyn’s past actions. No one deserved to be in such a state, and as a nurse, it was her duty to care for those in need, regardless of personal feelings.Her phone buzzed in her pocket, breaking her thoughts. She didn’t need to check to know who it was. Ace had been calling her incessantly since he found out she was at the hospital. With a resigned sigh, she picked up the call.“Lisa, where are you?” Ace’s voice was tense, a mixture of concern and frustration.“I’m at the hospital, Ace,” she replied, keeping her tone even.There was a brief silence on the other end before Ace spoke again, his voice sterner. “I want you to come home. Now.”Lisa frowned, her grip tightening on

The days that followed were heavy with tension, a lingering cloud of unease that seemed to follow Lisa and Ace wherever they went. The mansion, once a place of comfort and warmth, now felt like a cage, its grand rooms echoing with the silence that had settled between them. Lisa went about her daily routine, but everything felt mechanical, as if she were just going through the motions. She missed Ace—missed the connection they once had, the laughter, the easy banter—but every time she tried to bridge the gap, she found herself at a loss.Ace, for his part, had thrown himself into his work. He spent long hours in his study, buried in paperwork or on endless calls, trying to put together a new security plan that would ensure no one else would be hurt on his watch. When he wasn’t working, he was meeting with his security team, going over protocols, and making sure every detail was accounted for. Lisa knew he was avoiding her, and while she tried to give him the space he said he needed, it