You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 69

The words from him made Arabella stupefied for a moment, but she was turned more anxious when she saw William’s shaky hands while sharpening the pencils.

“William, are you okay?” Arabella drew to his table more even closer.

The man in front of her wasn’t hearing her as he continued to sharpen his pencils on the table.

“William, William, are you okay?” She made her voice louder as if she was already screaming to get his attention, but William didn’t have any reaction and just kept what he's doing.

Arabella was a little scared of William’s action, but she refused to just leave him. She tapped his shoulder anxiously, “William! William! You’re scaring me.”

At that moment, William put down the sharpener and pencil on the table, then he looked at her deeply.

“Are you okay?” Seeing his eyes was on her, Arabella asked baffling.

William then smiled, he was like his senses was lost for a moment and he just regained it back.

“I am okay.” Finally, he replied.

“I am worried.” With her sincere voice, Arabella uttered.

Hearing her words, William stood up and drew himself in front of her. He then put his hands on each of her shoulders.

“I am happy.” William smiled the sweetest. He suddenly back to his gentle demeanor.

Feeling the normal William in front of her, “William, as for my request…” Arabella used the chance to continue her urgent matter.

“Shhhh…” William had cut her. “Promise me that you will never leave me.” He added while his eyes fixated at her.

At this moment, Arabella had no time for thinking too much. Her job in Capital Z was important for her. If she went back to N city probably, she would just be back being a makeup artist and be supervised by a nagging manager everyday. If she had to choose, her best option was to stay and remained as a manager in Capital Z.

“I promise.” Without thinking too much she replied. “But only if you will allow me to work with Bill Sky.” She stood up toughly. She was aware that she was talking to her boss, the director, but William asked her to treat him as a friend and be open to each other.

William was quite satisfied. That they, he was wearing his smile all day. The office was peaceful and harmonious. For the first time, he treated everyone for lunch outside. His employees were stunned, but very happy for his effort to bring them all closer.

Days had past, William didn’t sign the merged and kept his words to Arabella. In his sweet little way, he started showing care of her without making it obvious. Arabella had always enjoyed William’s company. They became more closer for a few days of working, eating and hanging out that she forgot about Bill.

Monday, while having their weekly conference, meeting, Mia Zimmer called angrily. Everyone in the office was in a panic as the news online that NZ Cosmetics had gone bankrupt spread out the internet.

“William, you should know what will be the consequences of turning down the merged with Sky Corporation.” Mia was yelling from the other line.

“Look. I will handle it.” For Arabella, he could do anything.

“How? Can you actually afford to see all our employees to suffer and lose their jobs? Think of them, will you?” Mia managed to calm herself for she knew, pressuring her brother would worsen the situation. She didn’t know what exactly his reason to turn down the merge, but knowing his brother for a long time, she already had the hint.

“I will handle it.” He replied calmly but firmed then he hanged up without her permission.

Mia was not satisfied of her brother’s answer. She knew him well and she knew Bill. The first time he met him, she felt her world had stopped. In her lifestyle and career, she already encountered many handsome and hot men in their industry but Bill was too different. Adding his powerful aura and domineering temperament, she could not take her eyes away from him. Good thing, she was chosen as a new face for his company where she got a chance to get closer to him which he allowed her.

Now, Mia was caught in a big dilemma. She didn’t want to offend Bill and she could not go pressuring her brother. After thinking for a while, she got her phone and called the right person to ask for help.

“Arabella, It’s Mia.” She knew, she was the right person who could save her company.

After knowing who’s the caller, Arabella was a bit puzzled.

“Hi Mia.” She replied.

“I need your help.” Mia opened up.

“What can I help you with?” Without thinking too much, she asked.

“I would be direct to you since you are not a stranger to our family.” Mia cooed without any hint that she was just playing William’s girlfriend. “Please ask William to sign the merge. That was the only way to help the company. Think of your co-employees who will lose their jobs if these things continue, NZ Cosmetics reputation to people will greatly be damaged. We couldn’t afford to go against Sky Corporation. Do you understand?” Mia added with a sad and worried tone.

“Did you already talk to your boyfriend about this?” Arabella had felt pity in her voice, but she couldn’t help her curiosity, why Mia could not stop his boyfriend from doing it to her company?