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.”

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 the city’s

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

the windows reflecting the morning sun in a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues, mentors, some

of something unexpected. Courage.

This time, I took it without hesitation.

Henderson, looking more

Logan,” he greeted, though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before.

soft murmur

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

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

softer note,

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

swung closed behind us, the

room muted the city’s early morning sounds, casting

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

this 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 symbolized my

edge to his voice, “to have friends in high places, ensuring your return.

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

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

regain his composure, “All you need to do is

metallic weight seeming almost 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 now binding