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.”

case. To my surprise, Logan came prepared.

remarked, impressed despite my reservations. “I always make sure to be prepared, especially when dealing with people like Mr.

over the documents one last time and realized

the papers together into a neat pile. “Come back next week. We’ll finalize everything, and

in surprise.

get away with keeping me on the hook with legal matters for a while, but it looks like

his lips, his gaze softening. “You’re quite the professional, Ella.

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

that?” I asked. “You know we don’t need to see each other during our free time,

“I was thinking of taking you shopping for something more… suitable for the family gathering. You look nice in what you’re wearing now,

laugh, the sound echoing in the spacious room. “Logan, are you

tinting

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 to a soft golden hue. There was nothing else for me to

colleagues had long forgotten their penchant for dumping their

the end of the work day came, however, I was debating canceling on Logan and telling him 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 he was on the night

trophy wife on his arm at the party,” I replied. However, I wound up not canceling. I told myself that my wolf just convinced me to go through with it, but I couldn’t deny the fact

blinked in surprise at the sight before

the door of

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

fact that I had been without a job for weeks, I didn’t have the money to splurge on luxury items. My financial

with light even in the dim ambiance of the boutique. It was an alluring shade of emerald, made of the softest silk that shimmered under the store lights. The dress boasted intricate beadwork

too short nor too long, just hitting the knees, with a playful slit on one side. A subtle sweetheart neckline promised to flatter any silhouette, while the thin straps

slide through my fingers. The dress whispered promises of evenings