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.”

“Look at us, Logan. How do you expect them to take

tilted his head slightly, considering my words. Then, with a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you no matter

stared up at the building, the windows reflecting the morning sun in a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues, mentors, some of them even something like friends – and they would all

unwavering confidence and devil-may-care attitude, I felt a rush of something unexpected. Courage. Letting out a long sigh, I squared my shoulders.

smile widened as he offered his arm. This time, I took it without hesitation. Arm in

open before we even reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I

had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s wonderful to

us, the soft murmur

spoke louder than words. And in the midst of those surreptitious stares was Logan,

little closer, playing the part of the doting boyfriend perfectly. I could feel the weight of everyone’s

dipped into a softer

charge in the air, amplified by the unexpected and conspicuous entourage of men in dark suits. They were

As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open floor began anew. I was acutely aware that my every move, our every interaction, was

muted the city’s early morning sounds, casting a serene, almost somber atmosphere. The

beams crisscrossing overhead, complemented by a massive table that dominated the room, its polished surface reflecting the soft,

he smoothed out the papers before him, each movement precise and calculated. His customary confidence seemed to waver as he looked between Logan

your new contract. We’re…. delighted to have you

fingers just above the papers. They detailed my reinstatement, my new position, and all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it was more than just words on a paper. This

Henderson started, a snide edge to his voice, “to have friends in high places,

could respond, the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees. Logan’s demeanor shifted from casual indifference to menacing in a split second.

silent promise of retribution, held him captive. After what felt like an

his composure, “All you need to do

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