His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 269 Return

Ella

The imposing structure of the law firm stood tall against the city skyline, its grandeur echoing the prestige and authority it held in the legal world. Its broad stone steps, worn by the footfalls of countless attorneys and clients, led up to tall, ornate double doors.

Taking a deep breath, I hesitated at the foot of the stairs. The chatter of the city faded as dread pooled in my gut. Logan’s confident stride next to me seemed out of place at this moment, and the realization of what I was about to do hit me full force.

Here I was, waltzing up to my old place of work after letting a mobster threaten my old boss. Not only that, but I was walking up to my old place of work with that very mobster. It was absurd! Brazen!

Without warning, I yanked my hand away and spun around, my heels clicking against the pavement as I made a break for it.

“I can’t, Logan,” I called out, my voice tinged with panic. “I can’t go back in there, not like this. I’ll find another city, another job. This… this isn’t worth it!”

A rich, hearty laugh echoed from behind me. Before I could get too far, a strong hand wrapped around my wrist, gently but firmly pulling me to a halt.

“Running away already, Miss Morgan?” Logan: teased, his cerulean eyes sparkling with amusement. “We’re not even a week into the year that we talked about.”

at us, Logan. How do

head slightly, considering my words. Then, with a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you

a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues, mentors, some of them even

attitude, I felt a rush of something

offered his arm. This time, I took it without hesitation. Arm in arm, we ascended the steps, ready to

the firm swung open before we even reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had ever seen him,

Ella, Logan,” he greeted, though his voice had a tremble I

us, the soft murmur of voices

their curiosity with busy facades, but their furtive glances spoke louder than words. And in the midst of those surreptitious

me a little closer, playing the part of the doting boyfriend perfectly. I could feel the weight of everyone’s attention, and it

voice dipped into a softer note,

an electric charge in the air, amplified by the unexpected and conspicuous entourage of men in dark suits. They were shifting boxes, placing my old belongings onto my once

Mr. Henderson in tow. As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed

in the meeting room muted the city’s early morning sounds, casting

that dominated the

him, each movement precise and calculated. His customary confidence seemed to waver as he looked between Logan

contract. We’re…. delighted to have you

all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it was more than just words on a paper. This

“to have friends in high places, ensuring your

drop several degrees. Logan’s demeanor shifted from casual indifference to menacing in

weight of that gaze, that silent promise of retribution, held him captive. After what felt like an eternity, Logan simply raised an eyebrow, and it was enough to ensure Mr. Henderson

continued, trying to regain his composure, “All

my grasp. As I scribbled my name, I could feel Logan’s watchful eyes on me, like a guardian ensuring nothing would harm his charge. With the ink drying, I leaned back, the signed contract now binding me back to a world I