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.”

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

make sure

the documents one last time and realized that

“Come back next week. We’ll finalize everything, and after that, we can meet

in

“It’s a straightforward case, believe it or not. I know you probably thought you could get away with keeping me on the hook with legal matters for a while, but it looks like you’ll need to

softening. “You’re quite the professional, Ella. Charming

folder. “Well, our meeting is done. You can leave now.” He frowned slightly. “I

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

smirked, his gaze traveling over my attire, a hint of mischief in his eyes. “I was thinking of taking you shopping for something more… suitable for the family gathering. You look nice in what you’re wearing now, but

couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing in the spacious room. “Logan, are you implying I dress like an

uncomfortably, a hint of pink tinting his cheeks. “It’s just a suggestion.

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 to a soft golden hue. There was nothing else for me to do, no busywork, no

colleagues had long forgotten their penchant for dumping their extra work

we would shop another day. But Ema wouldn’t hear it. “He’s just trying to be nice,” she said,

not canceling. I told myself that my wolf just convinced me to go through with it, but I couldn’t deny

the sight before me-three black cars idling outside, attracting curious

I muttered, noticing him leaning against the door of

grinned, walking up to me. “You know how it is. Crowded places, dangerous times. I can

my desire to break free and the fact that I had been without a job

dress beckoned from its perch, a stunning piece that seemed to dance with light even in the dim ambiance of the boutique. It was an alluring shade of

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

it up, feeling the cool silk slide through my fingers. The dress whispered promises of evenings filled with candlelight and dance, of turning heads