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.”

grip, my eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Look at us, Logan. How do you expect them to take me seriously, walking in arm-in- arm with the son of one of the city’s

said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you no matter what. At least this way, you’re

were colleagues, mentors, some of them

rush of something unexpected. Courage. Letting

hesitation. Arm in arm, we ascended the

reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had ever seen him, stood there, his

Logan,” he greeted, though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s wonderful to see you

us, the soft murmur of voices

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

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

softer

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

into the large meeting room, Mr. Henderson in tow. As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open

early morning sounds, casting a serene, almost somber atmosphere. The room itself was opulent

massive table that dominated

as he smoothed out the papers before him, each movement precise and

is your new contract. We’re…. delighted to

my new position, and all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it was more than just words on a paper. This contract

voice, “to have friends in high places, ensuring your return. It’s quite

from casual indifference to

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

man continued, trying to regain his composure, “All you need to do is sign at

too heavy in 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