His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 270 Rule Number One

Ella

The sunlight filtering through my office window bathed the mahogany desk in a soft golden hue. As I perused the documents in front of me, the weight of my current circumstances pressed on me like an unwelcome shroud. I could feel my wolf also getting alert to the situation.

How did I get embroiled with the mafia, and more importantly, how could I extricate myself without causing further complications? “No way,” I said, shaking my head. “I won’t be going to a family event with you. Not so… soon.”

Logan’s blue eyes narrowed. “It’s not really up for debate, unfortunately,” he said, folding his arms across his chest. “Did you think that only you would benefit from the deal?”

“Well, no, but-”

“But nothing,” Logan interrupted. His voice was firm, but not angry. “Sorry, Ella, but you need to come. I’m not asking. I’m telling you that we have to go. Besides, I already agreed on your behalf.”

I couldn’t help but frown. Attending a family dinner with Logan’s clan made me nervous, not only for my physical safety, but for the implications. If my parents found out, they would never forgive me.

“Fine,” I finally said, letting out a deep sigh as 1 lowered my gaze down to the documents spread out before me. “Let’s just… get to work.”

we delved deep into the intricacies of the case. To my surprise, Logan came prepared. He handed over evidence after evidence, making it easier to

always make sure to be prepared, especially when dealing with people like Mr.

the documents one last time and realized that the case was much simpler

after some contemplation, standing and shuffling the papers together into a neat pile. “Come back next week. We’ll finalize everything, and after that,

blinked in

it or not. I know you probably thought you could get away with keeping me on the hook

quite the professional, Ella. Charming too,

them into a folder. “Well, our meeting is done. You can leave now.” He frowned

raised an eyebrow, curious. “Why’s that?” I asked. “You know we don’t need to see

of taking you shopping for something more… suitable for

the sound echoing in the

uncomfortably, a hint of pink tinting his cheeks.

rest of the day flew by in a flurry of activity. By the time I had settled back in and made my rounds around the office, the sun in the sky had shifted from a bright white

penchant for dumping their extra work on me. I hated to

that we would shop another day. But Ema wouldn’t hear it. “He’s just trying to be nice,” she said, although I could sense the edge to her voice. “Maybe he feels bad for the way

I replied. However, I wound up not canceling. I told myself that my wolf just convinced me to go through with it,

in surprise at the sight before me-three black cars idling outside, attracting

the door of one of the cars. “Isn’t this a bit

me. “You know how it is. Crowded places, dangerous times. I can never be too careful.” The mall was buzzing with

the fact that I had been without a job for weeks, I didn’t have the money to splurge on luxury items. My financial predicament made me pause, hesitating before a beautiful cocktail dress that

even in the dim ambiance of the boutique. It was an alluring shade of emerald, made of the softest silk that shimmered

one side. A subtle sweetheart neckline promised to flatter any silhouette, while the thin straps added

I picked it up, feeling the cool silk slide through my fingers. The dress whispered