You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife

Chapter 454: The Puzzle

Earlier,

“Bill, what are you doing?” Arabella was stunned when Bill got to her side and suddenly grabbed her

hand.

She didn’t know what he was planning but she could feel that he was up to something.

“Trust me on this, Arabella.” Bill sounded calm but his expression was firm as he charmingly winked at

her and then quickly pulled her.

Arabella’s eyes were filled with confusion.

She looked at Adam who was also looking at her. “Mommy, just trust daddy. It’s going to be okay.”

Along with his wide smile, Adam sounded so sure and very handsome like his dad.

Arabella didn’t know but Adam’s words were like hypnotizing her.

Without any moment of delay, Arabella followed Bill Sky.

He held her hand firmly and didn't want her to let go.

Arabella could feel his domineering touch but she kept herself calm amidst her mind running wild.

He was guiding her to the center of the dance floor that was surrounded by the guests of the event.

Realizing what she was doing and seeing the different faces of guests around, Arabella could not help

but feel extreme nervousness.

She suddenly felt shy and embarrassed as she quickly questioned herself why she agreed to Bill.

She shouldn't be there in the center with him.

The eyes of the crowd on her made Arabella uncontrollably tremble.

“Bill, this is the traditional dance, you should be dancing Trishia, your wife not me.” Arabella regained

her senses seeing the people around her.

Her eyes didn’t even spare to see Mrs. Hansen among the crowd.

Mrs. Hansen knew about her and her son's relationship before.

She was also good to her before when she was the girlfriend of her son.

There was no doubt that she was invited by the Sky because of her successful background.

Mrs. Hansen was still wearing her blaming look at her.

The sophisticated elegant woman was still blaming Arabella for her son’s death.

She seemed to believe that if Jayson didn’t get acquainted with her, he probably still living his best life.

Poor Jayson!

Arabella would never forget the guy who she also considered a family.

With her thoughts about Jayson, Arabella’s eyes turned gloomy.

“Are you, okay?” Bill didn’t miss her change of expression.

“Hmmm…” She just hummed and nodded. “Bill, what are you doing? At least will you tell me so I will

know what to do?” Arabella asked him again.

Her expression was so worried about something.

Of course, it had something to do with her tragic experience at the same party seven years ago.

Bill charmingly smiled.

He held Arabella’s shoulders without any care about the people’s judgments around them.

Arabella was so uneasy with Bill’s movements.

She was always careful that she was going to be slandered by these kinds of people but the handsome

man in front of her wasn’t.

Well, he is Bill Sky and no one dares to slander him but what about her?

She is just Arabella Jones without no title in society.

Even though, Arabella didn’t want to tarnish her reputation for the sake of her beloved late mother.

She was abused and used by unimportant and important people in her life before.

She lived on a dark path where she didn’t know where to go and her future was too dark for her to see

too but she survived.

There were times, she felt hopeless and wanted to give up but good thing she didn’t.

She continued living and tried her best to be the best version of herself every day.

She tried her best to be a good mother to Adam and a good provider to her family.

Somehow, she survived with the help of Damien.

Automatically, Arabella looked at Damien who was with Lira on the other side.

He was wearing a formal black coat and he seemed not happy to see her in front and together with Bill

Sky.

Arabella could clearly understand that.

From the start, Damien was always there to support and protect her.

She could say, Damien was overprotected but deep down in her heart, she understood Damien

because he was the only one who witnessed her sufferings when she was still carrying Adam in her

belly.

Without Damien’s help, she would not survive.

Beside him was Lira, she was wearing a sweet smile as always for her.

Arabella smiled at her too.

Lira was kind and pure-hearted.

Arabella wished her always that she could finally get Damien’s affection which she had been trying to

work out ever since.

Arabella needed not to question the two to know their real situation.

It showed in their expression whenever they were together in the office.

Arabella just wanted Damien to open his heart to Lira as she knew Lira would truly love him forever.

Then, her eyes landed on Rosy who kept on waving at her.

She smiled at Rosy sweetly.

She felt good seeing Rosy tonight with Eric.

It seemed it was only Eric could stand with Rosy and it goes likewise with Eric.

The two grew up together and became best of friends and they really were close to each other.

Arabella was happy with their relationship but on the other side, she could not help to feel bothered too

at the same time.

What happened if Rosy knew about Hanna?

What happened if she discovered that the only woman her best friend loved was the person who ruined

her family?

What would be Rosy’s reaction?

Arabella could not breathe properly upon realizing this.

Eric should be the one to settle this matter.

He should tell Rosy about it if he really wanted to be with Hanna because even if he would stay on the

island to be with Hanna, Rosy would eventually discover it.

And this would add to another big problem.

A betrayal of a friend was the most poisonous.

Thinking of this, Arabella could not help to release a deep breath.

“Just focused on me.” Bill suddenly held her waist which made her senses snap back to the present

situation.

Her eyes instantly landed on his handsome prince charming look.

She saw Bill’s gorgeous face always and its closest but still, she couldn’t get enough of his good looks.

She was always astonished by him and for whatever reason, she always found herself adoring his

stunning beauty.

Now, her uneasy eyes were focused on him as if they would dive into his mysterious depths.

Shortly, the music for the traditional dance started.

People were clapping cheerfully.

Arabella’s survival instinct wanted to run away but it was too late.

She was captured by Bill Sky.

His hand was holding hers and the other was on her waist.

The warmth he was giving through his touch instantly gave her some tingling sensations and at the

same time, Bill’s warmth calmed her.

It was giving her assurance that everything would be fine.

Everything was in order and tonight, nothing was going bad happened to you, so just enjoy the night

and stop overthinking.

Arabella smirked and heaved a sigh to stabilize herself.

Yeah, maybe she was just overthinking.

“Relax, we are just going to dance,” Bill whispered sexily then he smirked at her cutely after, he started

to move.

He seemed to feel her tension and he wanted to erase all the things that tensed her up.

Arabella was a natural dancer as she was multi-talented ever since she was a kid.

She moved gracefully following and accompanying Bill’s movements.

They dance synchronously when Trishia came in enraged.

Immediately, the applauses turned into clamors.

An intense suspense was circulating in the air.

Everyone was thrilled about what was happening.

Everyone was puzzled about what was the family feud all about and why Bill let this when judging his

ability, he could just shut this off and avoid this.

The chaos could ruin his highly valued image.

A woman, who was now his wife was so angry at him for dancing with another woman.

It was obvious to say that he chose another woman to dance the traditional dance over his wife.

What was he thinking?

Though he was the wealthiest, still, society would not value womanizing and adultery.

Bill knew all about that but with his stance on the dance floor, he didn’t care.

His expression didn’t have a single trace that he was bothered at all.

He stood with the same powerful demeanor and was unaffected by Trishia’s nagging.

It was indeed a big scandal and Bill was the one who was responsible for it.

'Is he crazy?'

'Who would dare to bring two women at the same time?'

'Two women at the same place and time would surely create a big uncontrollable ruckus.'

'He wasn’t just ruining his image but the company!'

Clamors grew wider and also the commotion from the crowd.

'Why did Bill let this happen?'

'He seemed to not care about his reputation and his company.'

No one could answer this question and no one dared to ask him.

They were all just awaiting what is going to happen next and maybe they could find the answers to their

questions at the end. Everybody was so eager to know and no one wanted to go just to satisfy their

curiosity.

The Sky feud was a big one as the people were not used to having this kind of issue within the family

because Bill Sky never let it happen.

He was always in control of everything, especially when it was about his family’s issues, unlike tonight.

He showed up with his ex-wife on the dance floor while leaving his new wife witnessing him dancing

with his ex.

That was a very big scandal and Trishia’s nagging was adding to the whole chaotic scene.

When darkness invaded the room, noise and commotion from the crowd were heard.

In this kind of prestigious event, it couldn’t be a power shortage.

The Sky would not hold an event overlooking that crucial matter and in addition, the Sky events were

always the grandest so it couldn't be called unforeseen.

The party seemed a total disaster.

"What's happening?" Some people in the crowd were asking in the dark.

Trishia was so pissed that she was interrupted in shaming Arabella in front of the crowd.

Suddenly, there was light coming from a big screen.

The people were quickly pacified but still curious about what was on the screen.

On the other hand, Arabella started to panic.

She jolted as she felt her heart and body trembling non-stopped.

Everything was coming back to her.

Seven years ago, her face was shown on the big screen with Jayson Hansen.

She was accused and abused by judgemental people.

She was humiliated tremendously and they hurt her physically and emotionally.

How could she forget that?

Now, it seemed what happened to her before would just repeat tonight.

With her shaking body, Arabella wanted to run away.

She didn't want to experience the same bad fate she suffered before.

Before it was too late, she was determined to escape using the advantage of the little light in the room.

She was sure no one could see her escaping as their eyes were all focused on the screen by now.

With her determined thoughts, Arabella quickly turned around but then when she was about to take her

first step, a strong hand grabbed her.

Bill had stopped her.

Her hand was cold as ice due to her nervousness but Bill didn't let her go.

"Stay," Bill sounded firm.

His voice was deep and serious.

Arabella halted as she breathed heavily with her clenched heart.

"Bill, let me go," She demanded.

"No, stay with me." After Bill answered her, a video started to play on a big screen.

The noise from the crowd instantly vanished as everyone was so eager to appease their curiosities.

Everybody was focused on the video playing on the big screen.

"Stay calm everyone."

Bill filmed himself.

He was wearing a formal black detailed business suit with a black tie.

Bill with his most handsome face and carrying his honorable demeanor was in the video.

A very charming and domineering young President of the Sky Corporation.

"You are all gathered here tonight to celebrate another milestone of our family. Congratulations to

everyone who made it possible!" Bill sincerely said as he paused for a while.

"Tonight, please allow me to take the liberty of rectifying my mistakes in the past to the only woman I

loved." Bill's eyes were the most hypnotizing as he continued. "Her name is Arabella Jones." Bill spilled

her name freely.

This created a big commotion from the crowd.

For the first time in history, Bill Sky announced the only woman he loved and he even exposed her

name loudly.

Clearly, it was for everyone to know.

He was announcing it to the whole world.

All women inside the room could not help to feel jealous of Arabella.

Being announced to the world was the most romantic for all women.

Now part of their questions was slowly being answered.

The puzzle seemed to slowly build its parts.

Arabella looked at Bill shocked.

She could not believe what was happening in front of her.

She never expected Bill would announce her name to the world.

The man who hated to date and hated romance a lot.

He never did like flowers and chocolates.

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"What the!?"

"What is he doing now?"

Her big eyes were questioning him as she tried to take her hand out from his grip but Bill didn't release

her.

He looked at Arabella filled with sincerity.

Quickly, the commotion faded again when Bill continued in the video.

"Arabella Jones was accused of adultery and blamed for my father's death seven years ago. These

things would have not taken place if she was not set up by her half-sister, Trishia Meyer."

Another loud clamor was heard from the crowd.

"No... no... no!" Trishia hysterically shouted protecting herself.

She could not believe what she heard from Bill and she totally didn't expect this from Bill.

All eyes landed on her scolding, lambasting, and blaming Trishia.

"Stop this madness now! Bill what are you doing? I am your wife! Are you being bewitched by that

woman again? Huh!" Trishia was madly shouting non-stopped.

She would not let anyone embarrass her tonight.

Suddenly, all the lights were opened.

The video was paused.

All eyes were despising Trishia.

"Bill, sweetheart... I am your wife. Don't let that woman brainwash you. Remember? I saved your life. I

am your savior. I even saved your mother's life. I am your family's savior. And that bitch, did nothing to

you. She was manipulating you. Don't believe her. I am your wife, come to me, sweetheart." Trishia

spoke melodiously now as she strode closer to Bill but Bill grabbed Arabella and they moved backward.

"Stop! You are under arrest!" Suddenly, cops stepped in with guns pointed in Trishia's direction.

They surrounded Trishia.

Trishia halted with her eyeballs bulging uneasily then after a while, she smiled.

Her smile turned into laughter.

She laughed madly.