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.

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 to have so many bodyguards for just a dinner with

sighed, gesturing to his men, who reluctantly

her will,” I huffed and turned back to the elevator, which was

from across the room. “I couldn’t force anyone to be my girlfriend, but I could provide you with easy cases. I can help you build a reputation in

the elevator took its sweet time to come back to the

to be with me after

interested in ‘easy’ cases handed to me out of pity,” I retorted, my voice quivering

I said I could help you take

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

facade slipping. “I can see that,” he said. “I gathered that last night, trust me. But I can guarantee that

my frustration growing, mirrored by the simmering anger within my wolf.

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

time we’ll meet like this,” I said, trying to sound resolute. “We’ll see about that,” he replied cryptically. “Join me for

“Goodbye, Logan.”

soon.” His words sent shivers down my spine. With that, the elevator

I could muster, but

mate

voice echoed in my mind, full of anger. “A

piercing eyes, the ominous atmosphere, the hidden meanings behind his words-they all haunted my

for work, hoping the office routine would serve as a distraction. Yet as soon as I walked

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

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