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. He handed over evidence after evidence, making it easier

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

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

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

blinked in surprise.

tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. “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,

quite the professional, Ella. Charming too, in your

placing them into a folder. “Well, our meeting is done. You can leave now.” He frowned slightly. “I was going to pick you up

we don’t need to see each other

you shopping for something more… suitable for the family gathering. You look nice in what

echoing in the spacious room. “Logan,

hint of pink tinting

settled back in and made my rounds around the office, the sun in the sky

colleagues had long forgotten their penchant for dumping their extra work on me. I hated to admit it, but

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

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

the sight before

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

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

had come from an affluent background, but due to my desire to break free and the fact that I had been without

cocktail 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 emerald, made of the softest silk that shimmered under

nor too long, just hitting the knees, with a playful slit on one side. A subtle sweetheart

and desire getting the better of me, I picked it up, feeling the cool silk slide through my fingers. The dress whispered promises