You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 461

“Bill, what are you talking about?” Arabella was shocked by Bill’s alarming words.

She knew Bill would not give her a false accusation, not even the smallest joke but she also knew and she believed that Lira would never be a danger to her.

She had known Lira for a very long time now and Lira never left her side.

Lira was a big help to her.

Lira was an orphan and she accepted Lira when she decided to work for her and experienced the world outside.

Arabella could vouch that Lira was a good person and a good friend.

“Listen carefully to me. Lira is the one who got Trishia’s detonator and blew the entire hall.” Bill continued in a serious tone.

His voice was giving her a huge warning that she should be aware of a great danger around her.

He would never talk any nonsense against one person, especially to a woman.

Bill was always busy and time for him was so precious.

He would never waste it in talking such nonsense.

Arabella felt her heart beating fast as she gazed at Lira secretly.

Bill would not take extra effort to call her and warn her about Lira.

She studied Lira who was busy working at the front desk.

Her face was blooming and full of spirit while doing her thing.

The same Lira she had known for a very long time.

Her smile was divine.

Her eyes were telling her mood.

Pure and innocent.

Lira was an honest person.

She was a fast learner and took work seriously.

She also loved Adam and Arabella saw how Lira took care of Adam.

Arabella stared at Lira for a long time but still, she could not make herself believe Bill’s accusation.

Lira was not going to do it.

She was innocent.

Her eyes, her beautiful eyes had no trace of wickedness.

It couldn’t be Lira.

She was just being accused mistakenly.

“Bill, listen. She cannot do that. She is my friend and I know her very well. She’s the type of person that could not even kill a fly or mosquito. So, please stop accusing her.” Arabella could not help but defend her friend, Lira.

“Lira brought herself to the orphanage because she was hiding there. She had a criminal record and based on her medical records, she had a major depressive disorder which could cause her to do awful things. Do you get me?” Bill’s voice was impatient.

He obviously didn’t like Arabella’s reaction though he was already expecting this.

Hearing Bill, Arabella was taken aback.

She never mentioned to Bill that Lira came from the orphanage but he knew about it.

Surely, Bill's men dug Lira's information already.

Her mind was caught in a deep mess as Lira’s pure and innocent smile earlier flashed across her mind when she announced the mayor’s invitation.

She still could not believe it when three police mobiles stopped in front of their school.

“Bill… you can be wrong.” Arabella dropped the call as she sounded strongly refusing to believe Bill.

Arabella was alarmed seeing the cops entering the vicinity.

Some stayed outside like lookouts while four cops were walking toward their office.

Arabella looked at Lira nervously.

They could see the cops striding to their office through a glass door.

Lira didn’t stop working.

She wasn’t bothered by the cops.

“Lira…” Arabella called her out but Lira didn’t face her.

She continued working on her table when the door pushed open.

The four cops entered and quickly show their badges.

“We are looking for Lira Thompson. We are arresting you for the bombing in NYZ Hall.” The officer directly caught Lira.

Lira didn’t look at the officer but it was obvious that she heard him.

She took her time to finish her writing and then her eyes looked at Arabella.

Lira was calm.

She had no trace that she was scared or nervous about the cops arresting her.

One could easily say that Lira was waiting for them.

She seemed to know that they were coming to arrest her.

Arabella was petrified.

She was lost with Lira's reaction.

Lira's eyes were empty but they were saying goodbye to a friend.

Lira was saying goodbye to her.

Arabella’s heart was clenched hard.

Without any delay, she quickly went to Lira.

“Officer, I know you are just doing your job but, I know her. She could not do that. She is my friend. A very good friend. She cannot kill people. Lira is innocent and I can vouch for that, officer!” Arabella did what she needed to do.

She had to tell the truth and defend Lira at any cause.

“Ms. Jones, please step back. Shreds of evidence will not lie. We have her fingerprint.” The officer quickly grabbed Arabella away from Lira.

In this kind of situation, they were aware that the suspect would hostage someone to escape.

A person that could kill people was the most dangerous.

“No! You are mistaken!” Arabella didn’t surrender to defend Lira as she shouted firmly and she tried to struggle. "She is innocent! She could not kill people! I know her!" Arabella had gone hysterical as she could not control her surging emotion.

She was angry with the situation about Lira being accused of bombing and killing people.

She could not just stand and watch Lira dragged outside by these cops.

“Ms. J!” Finally, Lira spoke calmly.

She butted in and stopped Arabella's noisy yelling.

Lira's expression was calm like she was unaffected by all the ruckus and the accusation.

Arabella stopped and looked at Lira seriously and was full of pity.

Lira smiled at her.

Arabella was shocked.

She didn't like Lira's smile.

She could not explain why Lira was smiling in spite of the huge trouble.

Why she could smile in a situation like this?

Lira then raised her arms willingly to the cops for handcuffing.

“Lira?” Arabella could only utter her name.

She could not believe everything she saw.

Her brain seemed to malfunction.

“Ms. J, I already confirmed your performance with the mayor’s office. I hope you the best of luck in your performance.” Lira announced with a smile on her face.

Her expression was empty.

With that, Lira simply didn't want to talk about the situation she was in.

“Lira?” Arabella was rooted in her spot.

She called Lira's name again.

She wanted an explanation over anything.

She could not find her calm seeing Lira was now being handcuffed by the cops and was ushered outside the premise.

“Wait!” Arabella shouted.

She was against the cops handcuffing and taking Lira.

She still believed that Lira was innocent and everything was a mistake.

The cops were mistaken.

Bill was mistaken.

“Lira, you can’t go with them if you are not guilty.” Arabella talked to the girl who was willing to go with the cops. “Lira, say something to them. They will not take you. Just tell them you are innocent!” Arabella demanded firmly.

She was angry.

She wanted Lira to defend herself.

Lira should know that she was her friend and she could count on her.

Arabella would not just sit and wait for Lira’s return.

She believed Lira could not kill people.