Chapter 259 #Chapter 7 Not Goodbye

Ella

Logan said nothing. The ambiance of the room was thick with tension, so much so that it felt almost palpable. I understood now what this man’s true intentions were. With my heart pounding wildly against my chest, I stood, grabbing my purse.

“Well, like I said, I’ll be forwarding your case to one of the other lawyers in the firm,” I said, taking a step back. “Dinner was a pleasure, but I don’t believe it’s appropriate for this to continue.”

I turned to leave, but immediately stopped in my tracks. Before, there had been one man standing by the elevator, and now there were four. And I could tell that they weren’t going to let me leave.

The dim lighting, the bodyguards blocking my exit, and Logan’s intense gaze felt intimidating and suffocating.

There was silence. The room felt palpable with tension. All at once, I wanted to both rush forward and kiss him again as his scent overwhelmed me and I wanted to leap out of the window to get away from him.

“Let me out,” I said, my voice shaky but defiant.

“What do you mean?” Logan asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

looked from Logan to the men in black suits and back again. Why were they with him all of the time? And why did he feel the need

gesturing to his men,

voice dripping with annoyance. “I won’t hold a lady here against her will,” I huffed and turned back to the elevator, which was now free, and

room. “I couldn’t force anyone to be my girlfriend, but I could provide you

time

with me after you spent enough time with

pity,” I retorted, my voice quivering with a mix

I said I could help you take on the most

the cases, Logan. It’s about your behavior, your attitude. No matter if it was marriage or work, I don’t want to be associated with someone who sees women as commodities. Someone who throws money

slipping. “I can see that,” he said. “I gathered that last night, trust me. But I can guarantee that my attitude is the least

feel my frustration growing, mirrored by the simmering anger within my wolf. I didn’t understand him, didn’t know what game

elevator finally dinged, and the doors slid open. I rushed inside, clutching my

the last time we’ll meet like this,” I said, trying to sound resolute. “We’ll see about that,” he replied

“Goodbye, Logan.”

Morgan. Just… see you soon.” His words sent shivers down my spine. With that, the elevator doors shut in front of me, blocking my view of the

as I could muster, but my insides were churning with confusion and

could our mate be such

mind, full of anger. “A

me. Logan’s piercing eyes, the ominous atmosphere, the hidden meanings behind his words-they all haunted

a groan, I got ready for work, hoping the office routine

if I had the time for a few tasks. Bemused, I accepted some, eager to

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