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

Chapter 469: The Lion's Fall

“Boss, this is the senator.” A few days earlier, Greta excitedly introduced Mark to Sen. Meyer as

planned.

She was hopeful that they would come up with a good plan for how they could outcast Bill Sky in his

own company.

Mark still had no idea about killing his brother but Greta was confident that she could persuade her

friend for them to get the throne of Bill Sky.

She could not wait to make it happen.

“Greta, I told you, this is confidential and no one needs to know about it.” Mark’s tone was scolding.

He could not believe that Greta would still force him to see the Senator.

Mark could not trust someone who was a complete stranger to him.

He could do his own plan without the help of anyone and since it has to do with Bill Sky, he was fully

aware that he should be careful in dealing with everything.

Greta just didn’t listen to him and that made him pissed off right now.

“Boss, give him a chance. Just listen to him. He knew Bill Sky a lot and he have a good plan. I will not

bring you here if I don’t find his plan beneficial to us. It’s all for you boss and believe me... I am doing

this for you.” Greta whispered back to Mark.

Who would have thought that she could have a break in her musty life?

She was just a filthy homeless girl before and now she felt her life changed big time.

She was now talking with a senator personally and Mark would be the next owner of the Sky

Corporation, the biggest company in the city. What luck for her!

“And besides, the senator has a lot of connections that we don’t have. We can use that, boss.” Greta

added still convincing Mark.

Mark was holding his temper.

He didn't like this.

As Greta said before, this man was his contact for a long time whenever he needed a powerful

connection like getting Greta out of the prison in exchange for a large sum amount of money.

Now he understood everything.

There was no doubt that he had a powerful connection because he was a high-ranking officer in the

city before.

Even though he didn’t win the previous election, he seemed to gather and build his strong connections

already when he was in his position and this still made him powerful.

“What are you guys doing there? Are you gonna stand there forever? Come and join me, here!” Sen.

Meyer sounded impatient with a wicked smile.

He knew he could use these amateur people especially, Mark.

It’s been a long time since he was sniffing on Sky’s family scandals but he failed.

After a thorough investigation of the boy's identity, he found a breakthrough in his life.

Now, he would not lose this opportunity.

Mark would get him what he wanted.

“Boss, just this once. Just listen to the Senator. If you don’t agree with him, then I am with you.” Greta

whispered with a strong determination.

Obviously, she was sure that after this talk, Mark would agree to the Senator’s plan.

If that happened, everything was ironed.

After hearing Greta, Mark looked at her filled with doubt and annoyance.

He didn’t like surprises and most importantly, he didn’t like to be overtaken by anyone with his plan.

He took a deep breath before he strode toward the Senator’s direction.

Greta quickly followed him with a mischievous grin.

Mark sat in front of the senator with an expressionless look.

He was obviously studying the man in front of him.

The man who could help him.

“So, Mark. It’s nice to finally meet you!” The Senator opened the conversation with a welcoming tone.

“Hmmm…” Mark hummed. “Tell me, senator, what is your motif if your plan works?” He added directly

like he didn’t want to waste each other’s time.

There was no doubt that Mark was suspicious of the Senator because Mark believed that he would

help them for nothing.

With just one look, Mark could already tell that the old senator was a money sucker.

This old man would take more than them if he happened to agree with his plan.

“Oh! You got me!” The senator sounded nonchalant. “That’s a good boy! I like you!” Sen. Meyer added

with a wide smile on his face.

He couldn’t believe that this amateur boy in front of him had a sense of straightforwardness. “Well then,

let’s go down to business.” Sen. Meyer’s expression was excited like they were going down to the most

interesting part of the negotiation.

“If you don’t know my history with your enemy, I can tell you but you will have to listen to me the whole

entire day because it was too long.” Sen. Meyer said jokingly. “Here’s one thing I can assure you…” He

paused before he continued. “We have the same enemy.” Sen. Meyer added in a serious tone as his

eyes turned furious.

Mark listened.

He listened and studied the senator harder.

As a politician, it was easy for him to convince people with his promising words.

He is used to it and Mark could see it clearly.

The old man was persuading him and he will be using him to get what he wanted.

That's for sure!

Another thing, Mark was contemplating if he could actually work with this kind of person.

He could certainly say that this senator was a killer, a destroyer, and a devil.

His eyes tell everything.

“Bill Sky…” Sen. Meyer continued talking. “He is the reason why I didn’t win this year. That man is full

of himself. He should be thought a lesson. So, are you up for my plan, huh?” Sen. Meyer’s expression

was unsteady.

He smiled but his eyes were furious.

One could easily tell that he held grudges against Bill Sky and was so excited to execute his revenge

on him.

“What is your plan?” Mark asked like it was his last question and the senator’s answer would be his

basis if he would stay or stand and leave immediately.

Before Sen. Meyer answered Mark, he looked at the young boy seriously like he was studying him

keenly.

Then he smiled roguishly. “Well, young man, a lion couldn’t be replaced with a donkey.” Sen. Meyer Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

said pointing at something. “We have to kill the lion.” He added directly meeting Mark’s doubtful eyes.

Mark heard the senator but his expression remained blank.

Then he folded his two arms in front of him.

His empty eyes met the Senator’s serious eyes.

“You mean to kill my brother.” Mark calmly said.

He was confirming if he heard it right.

For him, there was no doubt that the old senator could do it.

After all, killing was his line of work.

It was his forte.

“Hmmm…” The senator hummed. “That’s the only thing you can get to the top boy.” Everyone knew

that Bill Sky was the smartest otherwise he could not get what he was now. Bill Sky was cunning too as

he failed to deceive him for so many attempts.

Mark was still calm as he suddenly stood up.

Greta and the senator were taken aback.

It seemed their plan was not acceptable to Mark.

“I will forget what you said. I will take my leave now.” Mark said as he turned around without waiting for

the senator’s reply.

Greta quickly followed. “Boss…” She was about to stop Mark but he raised his hand to stop her. It was

merely a warning for her before he was going to yell at her if she would not still listen.

“Boy! If you are not going to kill your brother, you are no match for him!” Sen. Meyer’s provoking voice

rang in Mark’s ears.

He halted and Sen. Meyer smiled wickedly.

“I am not a killer!” Mark turned around to face the Senator as he replied.

“That’s why we are here to do the dirty job for you.” The senator answered wittily with a playful grin on

his face.

“Forget it!” Mark shouted with a strong refusal as he turned around again to leave with Greta behind

him.

“Hahaha!” Sen. Meyer laughed sarcastically. “No one walks out of me! I will give you time to think my

boy! You know that I am your best option. I am your best help if you really to beat Bill Sky. Killing him is

just a piece of cake and it will pave your way to get what you wanted!” Senator continued. “Anyway,

your partner had tried it but she failed. Even the little boy survived. But I swore you the next time would

be different!” Sen. Meyer swore.

Hearing the Senator’s words, Mark halted again and looked at Greta beside him.

Nervousness was shown on Greta’s face.

She was hiding this from Mark for a long time.

Mark dissatisfyingly smirked at her with scolding eyes then he strode away.

Greta followed running behind him.

“Are you insane?” When they reached the mansion, Mark yelled at Greta.

“Let me… let me explain, boss.” Greta was aware that she had to come up with a good alibi for her

actions.

“Explain, what?!” Mark’s teeth were gnashing due to his penetrating annoyance.

His angry voice echoed in the living room. “You! You are the one who tried to poison Adam!” Mark was

very angry not just because of the little boy. “And because of your action, I lost the only person who

cared for me!” Mark still could not get over the old butler he had and died in the prison because of this

incident.

“The only???” After hearing Mark, Greta could not help but feel dissatisfied.

She felt slapped a million times.

She stood in front of Mark as his eyes were resenting him. “What about me?” She complained frowning

as her face flushed. “I did everything for you! Everything even risking my life!” Greta sounded grieving.

Mark jolted.

He felt Greta’s disappointment toward his words.

He couldn’t just forget the old man as he stood as his father, uncle, and grandfather in one.

He never left us and filled in the emptiness he felt while living in the mansion.

“Okay, I’m… I’m sorry,” Mark was not that hard-hearted.

He was left with Greta now and it was true she was also there for him.

Greta heaved a deep sigh as she gathered her composure back.

“Just don’t act rashly next time, okay?” Mark knew what Greta was capable of doing.

Admittedly, he used her so many times for his dirty work but when Mr. Hendrick died, he realized many

things.

One was the old man’s purest intention to save him from hell.

He admitted the sin that was being accused on him.

It was heartbreaking for Mark that the old man’s intention was to save him and gave him a second

chance to live a good life.

The second one was he realized the importance of the very people in his life who never left him.

He failed to protect Mr. Hendrick and now he was left with Greta.

Mark swore to protect the only family he had.

As an abandoned child, Mark valued the few people who stayed with him and he would do anything to

protect them.

Mark didn't want Greta to be in danger anymore.

After his revenge on the Sky, Mark would give her a good life.

A new life, an abundant one and she didn't need to kill and do bad things just to survive in this cruel

world.

“But… boss, it wasn’t me who killed, Mr. Hendrick. It’s Bill Sky! So, we have to get our revenge and we

can only do that if we are more powerful than him. That’s why we need the help of that senator!” Greta

tried her luck to convince Mark again and she would not stop until she got him to agree with the

Senator’s plan.

“A lion cannot be replaced with a donkey but…” Mark faced Greta. “A mouse saved him when he got

trapped inside a net,” Mark added pointing at something.

“What do you mean by that? Can you… can you elaborate?” Greta was lost with his words even though

she tried her best to wrack her brain but still, she failed to get Mark’s point.

“We don’t need to kill, Greta. Let’s stop the killing in the old man’s name.” Mark said seriously as he

spoke face-to-face with her. “But… we don’t forget our revenge.” He added firmly with revengeful eyes.

“What do you mean, boss? Come on, tell me more.” Greta was still very confused but she was getting

excited.

"Greta, we win not by killing. The most painful revenge is what we are going to grant to my brother!”

Mark held Greta’s shoulders as he uttered with full of determination in his eyes. "The lion's fall is when

he trusted the mouse."

The wide wrinkles on Greta's face slowly faded away as she clapped her hands excitedly.

"You know I am always with you boss." She smiled satisfyingly. It was clear to her that Mark was still

thinking of revenge and it pacified her a lot. "I trust you, boss." She added.

"I know." Mark quickly responded. "But this time, you have to promise me that you are not going to do

anything without my consent," Mark had no plan to involve Greta anymore after the death of Mr.

Hendrick.

It was now all about him and his brother.

He didn't want to put Greta in danger.

"You're the boss!" Greta responded cheerfully with a salute.

When they both agreed, the two friends were okay again.

Mark had no regrets about not accepting the Senator's offer.

The night was deep when Mark awakened by the noisy ringtone of his phone.

He frowned as he was still yawning.

Got his phone with an impatient expression.

"Greta?" Mark sounded surprised.

"Boss, help! help! Bill..." Greta was panting and was in pain and then in just a blink of an eye, a

gunshot was heard.

"Greta!!! Greta!!!" Mark was shouting but the line was cut.

He knew Greta was in great danger.

In just the next second his doorbell rang.

Mark quickly took his gun and see his monitor.

There's no one outside but...

He halted in shock then he ran quickly outside.

"Greta...."