You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 333

All eyes fell onto Bill.

Grasping some more air, Arabella couldn’t fight the nervousness she felt with Bill’s confession.

‘Married?’

‘To whom?’

‘What’s with him?’

‘What is he trying to do?’

‘Why is he telling that to them now?’

‘No… Bill is putting her again into a difficult situation.’

Arabella’s thoughts made her feel restless.

She just hoped she was wrong.

“I had once.” Bill sounded again with an emphasis in every word then he looked at Arabella with an unreadable expression.

Arabella looked at him confused and pleading to spare her tonight.

Their eyes met for a while like they didn’t have any companion at the table.

“Hmmm…Mr. Sky, my wife, and I acquired this land in the hope to make it flourish. This is where we started to build our dreams. This is where we started to build our family and this is where all our dreams became into reality.” Mr. Heather’s tone was sentimental. His eyes wandered afar looking at the vast land in front of him. “Until my wife got sick. This place healed her soul but not her body. When we successfully flourished this land, she left me.” Mr. Heather sounded with a teary eye. “But she left me with two beautiful children. What more can I ask for?” Mr. Heather looked at Victor and Ginger. “Well, because of this land and my hard work they finished their studies abroad and they got their own living now. Now… tell me, Mr. Sky, can I entrust this land, my land, and my wife’s land into your hand?” Mr. Heather’s serious eyes landed on Bill.

Arabella could not help to appreciate Bill’s cool temperament in handling Mr. Heather’s matter.

He sat with elegance holding his wine glass.

He was not showing any emotions but one could tell he was listening attentively.

“Dad, what are you saying?” The solemn air broke when Victor stood up and harshly reacted to his father’s statement.

He seemed not informed about the agenda tonight.

He was puzzled yet his tone carried annoyance.

“Victor, sit down.” Mr. Heather ordered strictly.

“No dad, this guy here, are you telling me that you are selling this land?” Victor was enraged.

His tone was already almost shouting.

His expression was displeased.

“I said sit down!” Mr. Heather shouted.

This time the intense tension was killing the atmosphere.

It seemed the air was not enough for everyone in the place.

Victor looked at his father hatefully.

If it wasn’t his father, he surely hit him with his fist judging from his expression.

“All my life, I work in this land. I never had my own family because of this land! You can’t sell this land! This is my mother’s land!” Victor roared before he walked out with clenched fists.

“Victor! Victor!” Mr. Heather called his name but he didn’t turn back.

The scene was too intense but knowing that she was mistaken, Arabella felt relieved.

Bill was not there for Ginger.

He was there to buy Ginger’s land.

But somehow, she felt troubled for Bill.

He would surely have a big problem dealing with Victor.

“Mr. Sky, my apology for that.” Mr. Heather sounded felt embarrassed by Victor’s attitude. “My youngest is the one who manages this place now. I put all the responsibilities to him with regards to this land and he indeed had no life aside from here.” Mr. Heather added.

“Yeah… a long time ago, he once had a girlfriend abroad. It was our schoolmate. He loves that girl so much but then when he had to take over this land, the girl didn’t want to live here so she left Victor. After that, Victor seemed to marry this land.” Ginger butted in.

Her expression had a trace of embarrassment.

“I didn’t open up to him about this proposal because I know he would react like this. He is a short-tempered man but he is a good man.” Mr. Heather uttered seriously.

He seemed to easily manage his temper.

Bill heard everything but his emotionless expression didn’t change.

Despite the tension earlier, he maintained his calmness.

“I understand. The Sky Corporation would sooner buy all the lands in this area including your land. You have my word… this land would remain flourished in the memory of your wife.” Bill sounded with sincerity.

“Coming from a great businessman, I don’t have doubts in your words. But tell me, Mr. Sky, do you still love your wife?” Mr. Heather suddenly asked.

Arabella was dumbfounded.

Even Ginger’s expression was very eager to know.

Bill looked at Arabella.

Arabella avoided his gaze.

She lowered her head trying to pretend that she was not interested in his answer.

“Yes. I love her so much. I’m going crazy if I can’t hold her.” Unexpectedly, Bill answered.

It was the first time he spoke openly about his true feelings.

Arabella was lost.

She didn’t know why she felt her heart was thumping for joy.

She felt the sincerity of his tone but her mind was bantering.

When she thought Bill was not looking at her anymore, she lifted her head to look at Bill but she was wrong.

She met Bill’s serious eyes.

They looked at each other for a while and she felt she was falling into his deep abyss.

With the thought of it, she quickly averted her gaze.

“I felt satisfied with your confession, Mr. Sky. I’m not mistaken about you. A businessman who loves his wife is an excellent businessman. Such rare people could do that. Profit is not just money but well-being. A person who knows love and was loved is the most successful.” Mr. Heather’s attitude was now a little gentle.

Bill nodded to acknowledge his words of wisdom.

Ginger smiled as she knew his father was going to sell the land to Bill.

Arabella wanted to mock the phrase ' A person who knows love,' which was complete rubbish for Bill Sky.

For Arabella, Bill Sky was the complete opposite.

“Mr. Sky, you have my support about this however, you have to convince my son, Victor. If he agrees to it, then my land is yours.” Mr. Heather stood up. “Good night, Mr. Sky.” He nodded politely then the man exited the place.

Bill seemed to see it coming.

His expression didn’t change.

“Bill sorry about the scene earlier.” Ginger quickly interrupted the silence.

“Where I can find Victor?” Instead of answering Ginger, Bill asked strictly.

He got the wine bottle and poured it into his glass calmly.

“Oh, wait. I will call him first.” Ginger quickly answered got her phone and dialed her brother’s number.

After a few times of calling, Ginger stopped with a disappointed expression.

“His number is out of reach,” Ginger announced. “But… I know a place he could possibly be.” Ginger uttered like she remembered something. “When my brother is not in a good mood, he likes to spend in a hill. He has a small hut there near a brook.”

“Where?” Bill asked frowning.

“It was at the end of this land. 45 minutes away from here crossing the forest. We can only get there by just using horses.” Ginger answered.

“I’ll go.” Bill stood up quickly as he sounded.

He seemed very determined to finish everything tonight.

“No, Bill we are going!” Ginger stood up dragging Arabella.

“I can’t.” Arabella refused.

“Come on. We have to. Knowing my brother, he would not easily give in. What if they will kill each other?” Ginger said with a nervous expression.

“I don’t know how to ride a horse,” Arabella said her eyes avoiding Bill.

Bill left without them. He seemed no time to listen to them.

“Bill, wait! We are coming!” Ginger was in a panic seeing Bill rushing to the stable.

She dragged Arabella with her.

Arabella had no choice but walked chasing the man.