You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife

Chapter 461: Lira's Confession

“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.

She was willing to help her even if she had to beg Bill Sky.

Arabella knew Bill could help her with his powerful connections.

She would not hesitate to do that for Lira.

After Arabella’s words, Lira faced Arabella.

Her eyes were serious meeting Arabella’s worried eyes. “ Ms. J…” Lira uttered in a serious polite tone.

She didn’t like it as she felt something in Lira’s stare.

“I… I am guilty.” Lira confessed firmly meeting her serious eyes.

Arabella was stunned.

She could not utter something.

Lira had confessed but her mind could not accept Lira’s confession.

“No… you are just saying that because you are scared. Don’t be scared, Lira. Okay? I will help you. I

will do everything to help you out! Okay?” Arabella pitied Lira as she shook her head repeatedly in

disbelief.

Just thinking that Lira would sleep inside a prison, her heart clenched.

“Ms. J! I killed those people! I am a killer.” Lira confessed again in front of the cops and Arabella.

Arabella was taken aback again.

How could Lira say this?

She was so troubled by Lira’s confession.

“No! You can’t! You can’t kill.” Arabella refuted but Lira smiled at her. “You don’t know me well. I am that

kind of person. I am a criminal and I can kill.” Lira put an end to Arabella’s denial.

“Please bring me to the station now,” Lira asked the officer.

Arabella still could not accept Lira's confession.

She looked at Lira who turned around to leave together with the cops willingly.

“Lira, you are not a criminal. You are a family to me. Remember that.” Arabella sounded sincerely

behind.

She had to gather her composure as she felt like breaking down already.

The weather was fine and the atmosphere was vibrant when she went into the office earlier.

They were chatting and laughing in the absence of Damien.

They even received a piece of good news from the mayor but in just a blink of an eye, everything

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Arabella felt she was caught in a bad dream.

Hearing Arabella, Lira stopped for a while.

Then she closed her eyes.

Her tears suddenly dripped down from the corners of her eyes.

Her smile faded and her expression turned gloomy.

"Goodbye, Ms. J." Lira didn't turn around to see Arabella again as she uttered firmly.

Then, she continued walking out with the cops behind her.

Arabella was left frozen on her spot.

She could feel her cold sweats appear everywhere in her body.

She just hoped she was just dreaming as she could still not believe what happened to Lira.

Lira had no intention to blow up the entire hall which took many people’s lives.

It was insane and only a psychopath could do that.

Lira was not like that.

Arabella was firmed that Lira could not do that.

She could not find her calm as she quickly took her phone and dial Damien.

Damien should know about what happened to Lira.

Damien knew Lira better.

He could testify about Lira’s character to the police.

They both knew Lira for a long time.

“Damien, pick up the phone!” Arabella’s body was trembling.

She was still traumatized by what just happened in her office.

She called Damien but his phone just kept on ringing.

Damien was not picking up.

Arabella had no choice but to go to Damien’s house with Bill’s men but before she could get inside her

car, a black sports car arrived.

Arabella stood frozen as her men immediately bowed.

Bill quickly got out of his car wearing his black sunglasses.

He strode like a sexy model in the magazine.

Tall and handsome.

Arabella could not help but gulp as he was coming closer to him.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Bill’s impatient voice snapped Arabella back to her senses.

She quickly fixed herself as she was worried that her saliva went out of her mouth or she dropped her

jaw as she stared at the stunning man while he was walking forward towards her.

She also touched her cheeks to balance her temperature.

“Bill… you are here.” She uttered surprised by his appearance.

The butler informed her last night that Bill was gone for 7 days but how come he was now in front of

her?

“Hmm… you are not answering my question, Arabella.” Bill took out his sunglasses and his serious

eyes bore into her.

“I’m… I’m going to Damien’s house. Lira was arrested. He should know about this but he was not

answering his phone so I am thinking to get him.” Arabella answered truthfully.

“Oh… I just went abroad and now you are thinking of going to another man’s house,” Bill uttered with

his eyes teasing her.

“Bill, Lira is important to me. I don’t want her to be arrested. She is a good friend to me and Adam.”

Arabella had no time for Bill’s teasing. She felt she had no time to spare.

She had to rescue Lira.

Bill quickly grabbed Arabella’s arms. “Listen, let’s talk inside the car.” Bill then dragged her to his car.

Arabella followed obediently.

With the shocking happenings earlier, she had no energy to argue or refuse Bill Sky.

She sat on the passenger seat dispirited as she heaved a heavy sigh.

One could easily say that she was very problematic right now.

Bill got inside his car.

A deafening silence quickly invaded inside.

Arabella was still caught in her big dilemma.

She could not understand what was happening and she was firm that Lira was not a killer.

She could not kill and do horrible things like that but she admitted the crime which made Arabella’s

brain want to explode.

Why did Lira admit the crime?

What was her reason?

Arabella was wracking her brain to find that reason but she could not get any conclusion.

She would have a serious headache just thinking of Lira’s case and confession.

“Bill, I know Lira is innocent.” Arabella sounded trying to get his side in Lira's case.

"I know," Bill answered which gave Arabella another shock.

She looked at Bill with the biggest question mark on her face.

Bill looked in front with an empty stare as he remembered something.

"Bill Sky?" Bill met Lira privately.

Bill's men took her and brought her to a private room.

After the tragic event, Lira seemed to expect this.

"I know why I am here. Yes. I am the culprit." Lira quickly admitted. She was smart enough to know why

Bill was seeing her privately.

"I don't believe you," Bill answered plainly.

Lira suddenly knelt in front of him.

Her expression was in big trouble.

Her face suddenly got pale.

Bill couldn't be easily deceived.

"Bill Sky, please... I am begging you. No one knows about me but you. I don't want to hurt my friends.

They are already my family through times. Please my secret is safe with you. Please... I beg you." Lira

embraced her courage as she pleaded like it was a matter of life and death.

Bill looked at her and studied her carefully.

"Your secret is safe with me, but why did you do it?" Bill asked with a stern tone.

"I have my reason. And that's all I can say." Lira was firmed.

Bill seriously looked at Lira again and left her kneeling.

"Lira... she is protecting someone." After remembering his encounter with Lira, Bill uttered.

Hearing Bill, Arabella was dumbfounded.