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.”

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- arm with the son of one of the city’s most notorious

slightly, considering my words. Then, with a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge.

a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues,

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

arm. This time, I took it without hesitation. Arm

doors of the firm swung open before we even reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had

though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s

the soft

the midst of those surreptitious stares was Logan, his arm draped casually over my shoulder, a proud

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

softer note,

and conspicuous entourage of men in dark suits. They were shifting boxes, placing my

as a glance from me, Logan led the way into the large meeting room, Mr. Henderson in tow. As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open floor began

morning sounds, casting a serene, almost somber atmosphere. The room

a massive table that dominated the room, its polished surface reflecting the soft,

Henderson cleared his throat as he smoothed out the papers before him, each movement precise and calculated. His customary confidence seemed to waver as he

contract. We’re…. delighted to have you

They detailed my reinstatement, my new position, and all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it was more than

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

room seemed to drop several degrees. Logan’s demeanor shifted from casual indifference to menacing in a split second. His piercing

held him captive. After what felt like an eternity,

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

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