His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 273

Chapter 273 Family Ties

Ella

The grandeur of Logan’s family estate was unmatched, the chandeliers glistening with thousands of crystals, reflecting the light in the room. I hesitated for a moment on the threshold, taking in the lavish spread of food and guests buzzing with conversation.

My previous assumption had been sorely inaccurate. This was not a mere family dinner. It was a statement, a spectacle. And I was the trophy on his arm, the daughter of the CEO of WereCorp. An accessory.

I put on a smile, though, if only to play my part- just as Logan had requested. It was part of our plan, after all. And after what happened with the billboard, Logan’s motives behind wanting to take down the Mafia were becoming more clear to me.

Logan was ever the commanding presence. Every move he made, every word he uttered, seemed to draw attention. Tonight was no exception. His sharp gaze traveled the room, making sure to make contact with every important person in attendance. It was difficult to find any hint of the melancholy I had glimpsed earlier, maybe I had been mistaken.

But when he was with his father and brother, there was an unmistakable tension. Their discussions, filled with veiled jabs and curt nods, were strictly about business, the sort of gritty dealings that made up the underworld.

his voice dripping with honeyed venom, said, “how do you feel about

our families will strengthen us, wouldn’t you say, Ella?” Before I could respond, Logan jumped

They were

there was an undercurrent of something more sinister. I shifted my attention from Logan and his

hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice,

I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s fiancée stepped forward, her extravagant red dress shimmering

my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini

replied. And yet, this woman’s demeanor was nothing like mine. She was proud, poised, and, in a word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something off about

was out of Harry’s

immediately, Marina jumped into the typical

her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m rather surprised you

down at my dress, a simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from the shop, right before

to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me, not just what’s in fashion

smirked, circling me like a shark with its prey. “Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would want someone a

Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign

here?” Logan appeared beside me, his

up, her demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely partner, Logan. It’s been

an arm around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not

at me, she walked away, leaving a trail of whispered conversations in

soft kiss on my temple. An act for the onlookers, really, but intimate enough to cause a heat to climb into my cheeks. I quickly leaned away once there weren’t so many eyes on us, and shot Logan a look. He didn’t seem to notice, too distracted

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