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.

back again. Why were they with him all of the time? And why did he feel the need to have so many

sighed, gesturing to his men, who reluctantly

said, his 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 began insistently pressing the button to go down. Logan’s voice suddenly came from behind me again, this time

couldn’t force

sweet time to come back to the top and glared

be with me after

out of pity,” I retorted, my voice quivering with a mix of anger and uncertainty.

if I said I could help you take

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

said. “I gathered that last night, trust me.

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

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

trying to sound resolute. “We’ll see about that,” he replied cryptically. “Join me for dinner tomorrow. A place I truly

“Goodbye, Logan.”

my spine. With that, the elevator doors shut in front of me, blocking my view of the

I could muster, but

mate be

echoed in my mind, full of

eluded me. Logan’s piercing eyes, the ominous atmosphere, the hidden meanings behind

groan, I got ready for work, hoping the office routine would serve as a distraction.

respect, asking politely if I had the time for a few tasks. Bemused, I accepted some,

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