You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 23

“Mr. Shihiro was widely known for being a notorious loan shark and owner of the biggest lending institution in Capital Z. It was said that his triumph more likely came from many illegal activities and charging injustice high interest rates to his debtors. He was also the leader of the biggest gang troupe in the city. In one snap of his fingers, debtors who can’t pay the interest will suffer losses of properties and worst their lives. It was said too, that known VIPs in our city paid huge amount to him to get protection. Others hired his men for killings and for doing illegal business. People believed that Mr. Shihiro was the man behind the rampant killings and violence around the city. Our policemen were remained watchers as high ranker officials were getting huge compensation from Mr. Shihiro.” The old butler of the house spoke in daze while still in fear.

Arabella was stunned. ‘Could it be that Mr. Shihiro tried to kill her father?’ She thought after hearing these words from her butler.

This left hanging only in her thought right now as she faced more onerous issues that needed immediate solution.

“Young Madame, there’s a phone call for you. Your secretary said she can’t contact you in your mobile so she tried in our landline. She said it was very important.” One of Arabella’s house keeper cut them.

“Okay. I will answer it.” Arabella replied.

“Ms. Jones. Finally.” The secretary exclaimed from the other line.

“What is it?” Arabella had already felt nervous as she heard the panic voice of her secretary.

“Ma’am, there is an emergency here. Our shareholders gone crazy. They want to pull out all their shares in the company. Also, 3 banks were calling us demanding to pay our unpaid debts immediately or they file lawsuit against us. What are we going to do now?” The secretary was sweating uncontrollably like she was going to have a heart attack.

Arabella was really drained. Her mind stopped functioning. She held her breath for a long time and tried to compose herself or else their company employees will suffer. Her house will be turned to ashes after 3 days. Everything she and her family own will be gone in a blink of an eye if she will not take any actions quickly.

These all started after her scandal with Bill Sky.

“I will be there now. Call for an emergency meeting with all the shareholders.” Arabella’s fierce tone made her secretary breathed with ease.

Arabella quickly dressed up. She put on her cap and big sunglasses to hide her face from the bashers and haters outside. She drove to her company and found everything was in chaos. Staffs were like busybodies as some bosses were demanding reports and other documents.

She went directly to her office followed by her secretary.

“They are already in the conference Ms. Jones.” The secretary greeted her.

“Noted.” Arabella strode swiftly to the conference.

“You’re here. Ms. Jones, how do you explain that this company will go bankrupt anytime soon?” This man was likely in his 60 fired up Arabella once she got into the room.

“Calm down, Mr. Smith. Let’s talk it civilly.” Arabella pretended to be fierce and tough in front of them.

“Then who were those informants who texted us about the company’s bankruptcy?” Another man looked like in his 50s asked.

“Don’t worry Mr. Cooper. I can assure you that our company is in great standing. And about that informants, we are now investigating on it as we speak.” Arabella needed to pacify them. This the only way she could think as a solution for the mean time.

“Your father is not here. We all know that he was the only one who knows the actual total equity of the company. How can we trust you?” This time, a brown fat man butted in with a doubtful facial expression.

“That answers your question Mr. Burlington. It the rumors were true. Do you think my father will not be back here immediately if he knew that the company is in bad shape? I’m his daughter, he will never leave me to receive the blame. The fact that I’m still here, that means all were good and there’s no need to panic.” In this game, the smartest will win. A good speaker, perhaps.

Arabella’s goal was to calm them down first. She will just think of a great solution after pacifying them.

Money can solve everything.

With the money, she could pay everyone and save her company.

How can she acquire a huge amount of money?

Where can she go?

Who’s she gonna call for help?

“Okay then. We will give you 3 days to spare us a copy of the current financial statement of the company.” Mr. Burlington spoke again.

“3 days would be impossible Mr. Burlington. As we all know he is still on a business trip abroad.” Arabella defended quickly.

“There’s no impossible Ms. Jones. We are risking our money here in returned for trusting you. Don’t disappoint us.” Mr. Smith waved his hand to the others and went out ahead, then the others followed, leaving Arabella the only person left in the room.

Arabella immediately buried her head with her two hands.

Unbelievable! Another freaking 3-day deadline. All happened in one day.

Arabella’s mind was in a deep mess as she could not afford to lose both their house and their company after the 3rd day. With this time limit, there were only two persons that she can think of who can surely help her right now. One is Jayson and the other one is undeniably Bill Sky.

How could she possibly ask Bill Sky for help? They didn’t have any sort of a relationship. He will just laugh and mocked at her.

Arabella’s heart was to reach Jayson. After all Jayson was nice to her all the time. She just couldn’t bear using him for her convenience.

But what about Margaret?

No.