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.”

serious,” I shot back, yanking my hand from his grip, my eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Look at us, Logan. How do you expect them to take me seriously, walking in arm-in-

slightly, considering my words. Then, with a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you no matter what. At least this way, you’re

the building, the windows reflecting the morning sun in a dazzling display. Behind those panes were

felt a rush of something unexpected. Courage. Letting

I took it without hesitation. Arm in arm, we ascended the steps, ready to face whatever

Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had ever seen him,

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

the soft murmur of voices

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

the doting boyfriend perfectly. I could feel the weight of everyone’s attention, and it felt like a heavy cloak, dampening my

his voice dipped into a softer note, for

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 familiar desk, effectively signaling my reentry

As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open

thick, heavy drapes in the meeting room muted the city’s early morning sounds, casting a serene, almost somber atmosphere. The room itself was opulent

complemented by a massive table that dominated the

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

new contract.

my 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

Mr. Henderson started, a snide edge to his voice, “to have friends

casual indifference to menacing in a split second. His piercing eyes locked onto Mr. Henderson’s, a silent

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

hard, the older man continued, trying to regain his composure, “All you need

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

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