His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 262

Chapter 262 #Chapter 10 Crime & Punishment

Ella

The next day, I went to work with conviction set in my heart. I wouldn’t let this run-in with the mafia hold me back. If anything, it would only serve to fuel me.

But the moment my office door swung open, I knew something was wrong. Mr. Henderson’s face was an unnerving shade of red, and his eyes shot daggers at me. It seemed the walls had ears, and the news of my recent altercation with Logan had already reached him.

“Ella,” he started, his voice dripping with restrained fury, “did you really tear up a contract with one of the most influential clients this firm has ever had?” I squared my shoulders and met his gaze directly. “Yes, Mr. Henderson, I did.”

Mr. Henderson drew in a long, sharp breath that sounded like a hiss. “And why, pray tell, did you do that?”

“Because Logan Barrett is a member of the mafia, sir.”

Just then, Mr. Henderson leaned forward, his palms flat on the desk. “Do you have any idea of the penalty for breaching that contract? We can’t afford such an astronomical amount, especially not for a rookie like you!”

My chin lifted defiantly. “I’ll pay the penalty. Whatever it is.”

is substantial. Far beyond what I think you can afford. Although, I suppose

even as my insides churned with anxiety. “I’ll figure it out on my own. But I couldn’t-I wouldn’t-be

did you do it, Ella? Why risk

my voice unwavering. “I came to fight against

“You’re a halfway decent rookie lawyer, Ella, but maybe your family

to understand what Mr. Henderson

a moment, and then his voice dropped lower. “Our firm, Ella… We pay a tribute to Logan’s group every year.

been knocked out

doing business here. You were hoping to take on the

willingly in bed with the enemy left me feeling sick. I was battling a leviathan, and I

Ella. We can’t keep you here. As much as I believe in what you’re trying to do, it’s too dangerous. Not just for you, but for all of

a fiery rage. I was angry at the system, at the mafia, and at myself for thinking I could make

daring to meet my eyes or offer words of consolation. The murmur of whispers and hushed conversations in

at once. The city I had

accompanied by a picture of her, Edrick, and my sister, Daisy. Swiping to answer, their caring

day?” Moana asked cheerfully,

I recognized the voices of our maids, Lily and Amy, and our elderly housekeeper, Selina-more of a live-in grandmother at

began, but my voice faltered. A sob choked in my throat, and tears rolled down my cheeks, each drop carrying a piece

turned worried. “Are you

deeper tone replaced Moana’s. “Ella, talk to us. What happened?” Mustering as much strength as I could, I responded.

dad’s voice: “I knew that goddamn

the phone again. “Look, Ella, you really should come home. Our city has some great law firms. One of my Alpha friends even has

not coming back,” I interrupted, even as doubts clouded my mind. “At least not now. I need to figure

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