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.”

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- arm with the son of one of

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 walking

those panes were

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

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

reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had ever seen him, stood there, his pale eyes darting between Logan and

he greeted, though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s wonderful

the soft murmur

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

perfectly. I could feel the weight of everyone’s attention, and it felt like a

dipped into a softer note,

unexpected and conspicuous entourage of men in dark suits. They were shifting

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

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

a massive table that dominated the room, its polished

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

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

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

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

several degrees. Logan’s demeanor shifted from casual indifference to menacing in a split second. His piercing eyes locked onto Mr. Henderson’s, a silent warning in

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

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

I could feel Logan’s watchful eyes on me, like a guardian ensuring nothing would harm his charge. With the ink drying,

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