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.”

eyebrows shot up in surprise. “That penalty, Miss Morgan, is substantial. Far beyond what I think you can afford. Although, I suppose you expect your daddy to take care of it

anxiety. “I’ll figure it out on my own. But I couldn’t-I

“Why did you do it, Ella?

I responded, my voice unwavering. “I

his weary face. “You’re a halfway decent rookie lawyer, Ella, but maybe your family has shielded you too much. You have these… naive

understand what Mr. Henderson was getting at. “What do

We pay a tribute to Logan’s group every year. It ensures the smooth operation

felt as if the wind had been knocked out of me. “What? Why

here. You were hoping to take on the Mafia, but

like a punch to my gut. The realization that the very system I had hoped to cleanse was willingly in bed with the enemy left me feeling sick. I was battling a leviathan, and I had

Ella. We can’t keep you here. As much as I believe in what you’re trying to do, it’s

from a fiery rage. I was angry at the system,

my belongings, not a single colleague daring to meet my eyes or offer words of consolation. The murmur of whispers and hushed conversations in

emotions engulfed me. Panic, anger, frustration -all at once. The city I had

by a picture of her, Edrick, and my sister,

your day?” Moana asked cheerfully, clearly unaware

silverware clinking, water running, and various voices. I recognized the voices of our maids, Lily and Amy, and our elderly housekeeper, Selina-more of a live-in grandmother at this point, as she was getting too old these days to do as much as she used to-in

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

Moana’s voice turned worried.

talk to us. What

“I knew

come home. Our city has some great law firms. One

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

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