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Ace

"You what?!"

"I locked her in the room..." Alex repeated nervously and I groaned while slumping down the metal seat beneath me.

"You abducted her and decided to lock her in the room without any explanation. Alex when I asked you to look after her I didn't exactly have this in mind!" I said through gritted teeth. He adjusted his glasses on his nose bridge.

"If I hadn't thought fast Mr. Winston. There won't have been anyone to look after. They were going to send her there and no one would have been able to get her out then," he said.

"Yeah, you thought fast on that. Thank you... But she's probably scared and confused now. Call one of the guards there and tell them to open her room door but not to let her leave."

He hurriedly took out his phone and made the call. "I don't think she'll leave either way, I told her I was from you," he added.

"Don't let anyone see her, except Kenna. She's the only one you should trust right now. If Quinn gets to leave, she'll try to do something... Anything to get me out. I can't let her be in danger. Only let her leave once... Once I'm gone..."

"Sir.."

"No words Alex," I said sharply before he could ask me to think about my decision again.

When I started falling for Quinn I knew danger was lurking close to us so I bought a vacation home far from the city where we could go if anything happened. No one knows about the place apart from Alex.

"I can't believe you're ruining your life for her," Alex sniffed and my head snapped.

My head snapped. "No, I'm fixing the life that was never supposed to have gone through any of this."

"But isn't there any other way?"

"No." My throat went dry and I ran my hands through my hair. "It's a redemption, Alex."

We both went silent until I decided to ask.

"How's he?"

"He's still unconscious but the doctor said he's reacting positively to the drugs. If we're lucky he'll survive and I know he'll drop this case and you can leave this place," Alex said and folded his hands into a fist which made me smile.

He had been so mad at my decision to take the blame, he refused to talk to me at first even though he was the one who willingly came to see me.

"You've grown well Alex," I said with a tilted smile. His mouth was agape in shock before he shut it and hung his head with a little smile.

"Thank you... for everything Mr. Winston," he whispered and I chuckled then heard him sniffle.

"What? Are you crying?" I said alarmed and lowered my head to see his face. He continuously shook his head and took his glasses before wiping his face and another sniff was heard.

"Alex-"

"It's just that... you've been through so much as a child and now you're doing this. You're always the victim of situations you weren't even involved in. I didn't know you much before I started working for you. I thought you'd be snobby and obnoxious but... you're kind and generous and not stuck up, you look out for others, you always think of others, you're... you're really fun to be around. Working with you was a real eye-opener. I honestly think you don't deserve any of this, you're so kind." He was sobbing when the last sentence came out and I stared at him in shock and pursed my lips.

"You really, you really changed my life. You might not know it but you did, your words and the way you tried to always make me more confident in myself. You've never brought someone down or been rude to those below you. And I- you became my role model once I got to know you and it hurts that I can't do anything to protect you now," he continued and then finally looked up. His nose was pink and tears were dried up on his face.

I let out a soft breath and forced my lips to curve into a smile. "Thank you, Alex, your words right now really mean a lot to me. I'll be sure to engrave them on the wall of my prison cell."

He chuckled in between his cries and covered his mouth with his hand. "Another thing I adore," he whispered and I laughed.

"You're strong enough to stand on your own now Alex, and now you're also standing for me at the company... speaking of- how's that going?"

He quickly put himself together. "There's going to be a board meeting tomorrow about the new chairman and Carl is taking the lead from what I can see. But you said your dad would appear on the day right?"

I nodded and poked the inside of my cheek with my tongue. "Yep, then give him time and release the documents and tapes. Work with Kenna to expose to two companies."

He nodded immediately. "I'll do anything you say, sir, just give me the command."

"Bring the company down and expose everything. And most importantly protect Quinn. That's my last command for you as your boss."

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Quinn

"What's it?"

"It's just a charity event, we'll just look around and I'll get to talk to more businessmen. You really don't have to go if you don't want to-"

"How won't I? It'll be our first official outing as a couple. I'm ready Ace. I mean before now our relationship was fake but we both know how we feel now so it'll be less awkward."

"Okay, love, your dress and everything you need is in the room. I'll be waiting here," he smiled and placed a soft kiss on my forehead.

I squealed in excitement as I made my way to the room and heard him chuckle. My hands grazed the black box on the bed. I opened it to reveal one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever set my eyes on and a soft gasp escaped my lips. I got undressed and slipped into it, the material fitted me perfectly and formed a second skin on my body.

"Ace-"  I called while poking my head through the door to see his back facing me with him on the phone.

He raised an eyebrow before ending the call and walking over to me. He was already dressed in a black shirt and suit but he placed the suit jacket and the couch before making his way to me.

I opened the door wider to his entrance and revealed myself. His eyes trailed from my neck slowly down to my heels and he whispered something softly before meeting my eyes.

"The zipper," I muttered and led him to the mirror while holding his index finger. I moved my hair over my shoulder to give him access and heard him take a deep breath. His hands held my waist before he moved them to the zipper and slowly zipped me up. I could feel his staggered breaths on my neck as he leaned in closer and our bodies became one. His hands wrapped around my waist like a snake and his soft lips whispered a kiss on my shoulder making a shiver run down my spine and a moan escaped my lips.

"You're so beautiful my Quinn," his silvery voice filled my ears. "As much as I love this dress on you, I want it off."

"The event..." I managed to let out as he continued to leave a trail of kisses on my next and bare shoulder.

His hand softly cupped my boobs and my nipples were so hard it hurt. "The event can wait... I want to be inside you now Quinn."

Our gazes locked in the mirror and he proceeded to softly graze my neck with his teeth while pinching my nipples at the same time which immediately sent me into a frenzy of pleasure. My head fell back to his shoulder and I could feel his hardness pressed against my bum which just increased my wetness.

His hands pulled my gown up and his fingers grazed against my panties feeling how wet I was for him already.

"My Quinn is already soaking for me huh? Not such a good girl anymore are you? Do you want me to make you a mess right now?" he whispered in my ear and I could only let out incoherent words due to the way his fingers were teasing me.

He yanked off my panties and I gasped. He tore them. He gave me a smirk before placing them in his pockets.

"This is mine. I want you to walk around with your wetness wishing my dick was fucking you, Quinn." The dirtiness of his words heavily contrasted with the silvery tone of his voice and I couldn't stop myself from grinding on his fingers.

"Mr. Winston?" a tremulous voice rang in the air from the living room and we immediately snapped away from each other.

We both looked at each other with widened eyes. We weren't even aware of anyone coming into the penthouse.

"Who's that?" I asked as I nervously tried to fix my clothes and hair.

Ace caressed my arm before walking towards the door and recognition crossed his face once he saw who the intruder was.

"It's just Alex... My assistant," he reassured me as I just finished adjusting my gown.

"Oh."

I walked over to Ace and saw Alex across the room staring at us like a dear before headlights.

"You sure you can walk well love?" Ace teased with a whisper in my ear and I pressed the tip of my nail into his palm making him flinch and chuckle.

"Alex, you know Quinn. Quinn, this is Alex." He finally introduced us and I smiled at Alex.

"Nice to meet you,"

Now that I was locked in a house, my mind had the time to search for where I had heard the name Alex before and the memories came back flooding my mind.

I sighed. I miss him.

Feeling heavy and wary of my surroundings I began to look around and noticed little Polaroid pictures of me and some of Ace and I together. Filled with confusion my head with each of them as I walked around finding more. They were all around the house like he got this house to be just for us. Our sanctuary and now, he's protecting me even when his life is in danger.

I heard the front door open and immediately ran down the stairs. I don't know what I expected... if I expected to see Ace there... but Alex stood across the room staring at me.

"Hello, Miss Manchester. I hope you've been comfortable here."

"Let me out!"

"No."

"I have to see Ace, please his life is in danger."

"No."

His answers were so straightforward that they took me by surprise every time.

"So what? You're going to keep me here until Ace goes to Jail?"

He hesitated before he took a deep breath, "Yes."

My body gave up on me and I fell to the ground. "Why? Why? Look let's work together. Ace is making you do this right? Look he doesn't have to know... let's work together to save him and bring the real culprit down. It's for his good. Don't you care about him?"

He finally looked me in the eye. "I care about him the most but he cares about you more than his own life. And I'm protecting you right now because that's what he wants. That's how much I care about him, by caring for you. That's his sacrifice."

Astonished and frozen I looked at him unable to bring out the words that were at the top of my tongue. He gave me a head bow before carrying the grocery bags he dropped earlier to the kitchen and walked past me.

I was helpless... again.

Again, Ace saved me without thinking of himself.

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Okay okay I know I've made you all cry a lot these past few chapters but things get better... I hope.

Do you all think Ace made the right choice?

And also where are my AOT fans??? I just watched the finale episode and damnnn. I miss them already.

As a tribute to my favorite anime, the song for this chapter is Akuma no Ko by Higuchi Ai.

The next chapter will be out soon, please don't forget to vote, comment, and share!!🤍