You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 311

"Eric, who is she?" Rosy was the second demotion. Everyone's eyes landed on the girl beside Eric wondering about her identity.

Earlier, Eric Grant arrived at the restaurant under his reservation. Tonight, he decided to end up his affection for the masked girl. He wanted to have a formal apology for his bad behavior. Buying her with an empty check and trapping her inside the bar was just too absurd. He didn't even know he could do such dirty tricks until she came into his life unexpectedly. She came and pissed off his lonely life. For an unknown reason, he liked her existence. She made him enraged but at the same time, she made him want to see her more. His focus was on his anger for her that he forgot about Arabella and Bill Sky. He completely forgot his wife. It made Eric very guilty realizing what he became recently.

"You're here." The woman's soft voice came out cold mixing the air.

Eric looked at the stunning lady who was wearing a silky white long dress perfectly matching her white half mask. He smiled at the beautiful scenery.

"I'm... I'm sorry, I'm a bit late." Eric muttered directly. Making his decision took him a long time. For him, it was the hardest decision among all the business dealings he had.

"It's okay... I'm totally fine." Along with her words was a very sweet smile. He liked her smile a lot. It gave him deep calmness in his soul. Eric sat on the chair opposite her.

"Hmmm..." Eric muttered softly as he poured wine into their glasses. "How's your brother?" Eric asked handing her a glass half-filled with red wine.

"Oh, thanks to you. He was out already. Well, he promised me to stay in the house for a while and then he will look for a good job. Hopefully, he will change this time." Hanna heaved a deep sigh while she rolled her eyes cutely.

Even though her face was beneath a half-mask Eric could see her cuteness behind it.

Their food was brought by the servants and they started eating.

A deafening silence circulated at their table. Until Hanna could no longer hold her worries. "Eric, is there something wrong? Are you, okay?" She knew there is something wrong with Eric tonight. His expression was gloomy and he was not in his usual self who's cheerful and confidently handsome. Tonight, his eyes were sad. His mood was awkward that she could not easily tell.

"How's your work?" Instead of answering Hanna, Eric asked. It seemed Eric didn't want to talk about him. Hanna didn't miss it but she didn't intend to ruin the night. She sensed Eric was not in the mood tonight.

"Well, It ended well and easy so I came back early." She answered suppressing her fast heartbeat. Actually, she was just lying. She just spent the time in her place and Marga's grave. She didn't go out of time for work but then in her work, she get used to lying. Eric was just good to her and maybe that's why she felt nervous when lying to him.

"That's good to know." Eric smiled but his eyes could not fake it.

Then another deafening silence in the air passed. They ate and no one dared to talk. They seemed to think about how to handle each other's company tonight or shall we say how can they survive the night with the awkward atmosphere.

After a while, the sound of utensils clanking with plates sounded. Eric finished their dinner followed by her. The servants quickly got all the plates and utensils on the table leaving only the bottle of wine and their glasses filled in half.

They continued drinking without talking. When Eric asked Hanna for dinner over the phone, admittedly, she got excited but at the same time scared. She was scared and had no trust in people, especially men. Plus, she had no time for a date and love life. She still had to work hard and give her brother, Anthony a good life but what she didn't understand was she went there for dinner tonight with him. She could always lie as she was used to it. She could always hide from him as she was also used to it. She could always turn off her phone so he could not call and disturb her. Why she could not resist Eric? His handsome face and sexy figure plus his eyes carried lots of emotions and mysteries. His smile gave calmness to her heart and also gave her nervousness at the same time. She knew this feeling was her first.

Is she in love with Eric?

Realizing her thoughts, Hanna shook her head to get rid away of the weird things in her mind.

Eric looked at her seriously. He seemed to study her keenly. His eyes were seeking something in her being. Hanna looked at him too and coincidently their eyes met.

For a while, their eyes talked. Subconsciously, they stared at each other lovingly until Eric averted his gaze. Hanna followed.

"Cheers?" Eric raised her glass for a toast. Hanna quickly reached out to toast. Then they sipped on their glasses at the same time.

A deafening silence came in again until Eric already got the courage to say what he came for.

"Hanna..." He called her name. Hanna looked at him with a question but somehow her expression was waiting for the exact words he was about to say. Somewhat she felt sad because Eric was the only stranger guy she had given her real name to. For an inexplicable reason, she felt comfortable with him especially when he offered help to solve her brother's case. She and her brother grew up with the cruelty in the world so it's hard for them to give trust to someone, especially a stranger but with Eric, she felt warm with his presence.

"I..." Eric's voice snapped her back to her senses. He was talking to her eyes. He was serious but she could see uneasiness in him.

"Pls. go on... I'm listening." Hanna uttered softly as the air was filled with tension.

"Hanna..." He called again putting his glass down then he interlocked his fingers on the table. His eyes fixated on her. "I came here to say goodbye." Eric's words were powerful like he was dealing with a business transaction in a room strictly.

"Hmmm..." Hanna muttered softly.

"Hanna... Sorry but I am not the one you..." Eric continued but his words were cut. He was about to say that he didn't deserve her but Hanna raised her hand in the air to stop him.

"I know..." Hanna sounded like she already understood it all then she smiled sweetly. Eric was a bit taken aback. He didn't expect that Hanna would react coolly. She had no awkward expression as her sweet smile never left her face.

"Eric, I wish you well and thank you very much for helping me out. As I promised, I will give back the help to you one day." Hanna said sweetly. Her tone had no trace of bitterness and uneasiness.