The Trap Of Ace

Seven years ago, Emerald Hutton fled her hometown after witnessing the man she loved, her brother's best friend Achilles "Ace" Valencian, shatter her heart. Leaving behind her family and painful memories, she built a new life far away. But after graduating from college, she has no choice but to return home. The carefree boy she once adored is gone, replaced by a powerful billionaire feared by everyone. Determined to protect her heart, Emerald refuses to fall into his games again. Yet Ace has spent seven years waiting for her return, ready to claim the only woman he has ever loved. As old secrets surface and hidden betrayals come to light, Emerald must decide whether to trust the man who once broke her heart or walk away forever.