You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 468

“Are you okay?” Amidst the audience's lively cheering, Bill asked seeing Arabella’s suddenly pale face and horrified expression.

Hearing Bill’s voice, Arabella quickly snapped back to her senses.

Feeling cold sweats all over her body, she managed to gather her composure then she smirked cutely at Bill. “Yeah… there’s nothing. I’m good.” She replied covering her shock.

At the back of her mind, her thoughts were still so messy.

She was sure that she saw Trishia standing and watching her performance with Bill.

Her eyes were filled with resentment toward them.

They were staring at her murderously and it gave her a complete chill all over her body.

On the other hand, she still couldn’t believe what she saw.

Maybe she was just mistaken or maybe it was just part of her imagination.

But why?

Why did Trishia suddenly flash across her mind in this kind of happy event in her life?

Receiving applause and praise from the crowd was something she was grateful for.

That just meant their performance met the audience’s expectations or it did exceed them.

Arabella was pleased with that seeing the happy and proud faces of her students as well as they were all first timers.

Their parents, who were given extra passes just to watch their kids’ performance, were also gratified.

Arabella held herself. It was not the time for her to ruin the lively atmosphere.

So what if it was really Trishia or not?

If yes, she would be happy that her half-sister was alive.

If it was just part of her imagination, she should knock it off and just taste the triumph of their successful performance.

Bill suddenly grabbed her hand and squeezed it a little.

This gave her a sort of comfort.

The warmth of his soft palm touching her skin gave her security.

Arabella looked at him meeting his handsome stare.

She was so thankful that Bill was with her today.

Then they smiled sweetly at each other.

After they stood up together and bowed together gracefully to formally end their performance.

Another loud cheer was heard from the crowd.

It was the first time that the mighty Bill Sky was seen at the event playing the piano.

Not only that, he played with a woman beside him.

Everyone witnessed him performing and entertaining the guest.

People could not believe what they saw.

The powerful Bill Sky and known to be the merciless businessman in the city.

Who would have thought that he was not just an outstanding businessman but he was also a great talent?

Feeling so proud of Bill’s unexpected performance, the mayor raised his glass for Arabella and Bill Sky.

With Bill’s presence and performance, he surely had secured his seat in the next election as the Sky’s political influence was the strongest in the city.

Too bad, the young Mr. Bill Sky didn’t want to enter politics.

Many had tried to convince him but they were all turned down by him personally.

“Mr. Sky, I didn’t know you have this magnificent hidden talent,” The mayor came forward to congratulate them.

Bill just simply smirked and nodded to acknowledge the mayor. “And you…” The mayor continued as he glanced at Arabella. Arabella smiled and bowed slightly to show respect for the mayor.

“Thank you, Mr. Mayor,” Arabella responded humbly. “Thank you, Mr. mayor for giving us the opportunity to perform in this prestigious event of yours.” She added.

“Nah… it’s not all me.” The mayor refuted coolly as his smile widened. “You should thank the person who personally recommended you and your school.” He added with a naughty wink.

Arabella frowned and looked at the mayor full of curiosity.

So, someone recommended her and her school plus the word personally, who could be that person?

Then she looked at Bill Sky beside her with a doubtful expression.

The only person she had in mind was none other than him.

Bill smirked at her handsomely.

She seemed to know the meaning of his expression.

“Yeah, that’s right, Ms. Jones. It’s the man beside you. How could I say no to the only Bill Sky?” The mayor could not help to spill the truth along with his soft chuckle. “Oh, please don’t be displeased about it. I don’t have any regret getting you. You see, the crowd was so fulfilled with your excellent performance.” The mayor added to pacify Arabella and to not get him wrong.

Arabella looked at Bill seriously then she smiled at the mayor. “I understand. Once again, thank you for the invitation, mayor. Thank you, Mr. Sky.” Arabella formally spoke to Bill like they were not in a mutual relationship.

She didn’t expect that Bill would help her in secret.

She was touched by her man but she had no guts to show it in public, especially in front of the mayor.

“I have to excuse myself now.” Arabella smiled while she sounded so polite and professional.

She bowed gracefully at the mayor before she exit but Bill’s hand grabbed her arm.

Arabella halted.

Bill looked at her meeting her eyes. “Stay,” He ordered briefly.

Arabella smiled to get rid of the awkwardness.

She could not afford to make a scene in front of a respected man in the city.

The only pass she received was a performer invitation.

That just meant she should not be at the party after their performance because only the elites of the society were invited.

“Yeah, please stay, Ms. Jones, and be my guest.” The mayor quickly butted in sensing how Bill Sky wanted the woman to stay and be his muse at the party.

Arabella felt awkward if she would refuse the two men.

She smiled to cover her shyness as she looked at Bill and the mayor. “It’s my pleasure, mayor,” Arabella replied along with her sweet smile.

Still, she felt she didn’t belong to the group but with Bill’s hand holding her arm, she had less fear.

She was confident to face the world with him.

Bill was satisfied with her answer.

“Mr. Mayor, this is a nice party.” Suddenly, a very familiar voice sounded beside them.

The mayor quickly turned around to welcome another guest.

“Oh, Sen. Meyer.” He uttered seeing the old senator approaching them.

Arabella instantly halted.

She never wanted to see the wicked senator.

His smile instantly made her nervous but Bill was quick enough to squeeze her arm a little.

She looked at Bill.

Bill’s eyes were telling her to relax.

Arabella heaved a sigh to get rid of her uneasiness.

“Oh, Mr. Bill Sky, you are here. It’s nice to see you again.” Sen. Meyer was standing now beside the mayor.

He sounded like he had a close relationship with Bill Sky.

After all, everyone knew that Bill and his daughter got married which just meant he is Bill Sky’s father-in-law.

Bill simply smirked at the senator.

His eyes were unreadable and cold.

Still trying to calm herself, Arabella looked at the senator sternly.

She could not help herself pretending to be cool and good in front of the man who once kidnapped her and her father.

Not only that, he used her before to get what he wanted from Bill Sky.

Arabella could not pretend.

She never wanted to see the senator again.

Whenever she looked into his eyes, she could sense that he was up for something sinister again.

This senator would never stop until he got what he wanted from Bill Sky.

He could use everyone even the mayor to get what he wanted.

He is very dangerous and should be avoided.

“Oh, look who is here too, Arabella… Arabella Jones.” The senator quickly recognized her.

Arabella didn’t reply but she just looked at Sen. Meyer full of resentment.

She was sure Sen. Meyer would understand her reaction seeing him again.

She was sure that the senator still remembered all the bad things he had done to her.