His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

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.

honeyed venom, said, “how do you feel

the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us,

my own family gatherings. They were always filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine

Logan and his father, searching for a maternal

I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a hint of mockery, cut through

Ella, it’s so nice to meet you. I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s fiancée stepped forward, her extravagant red dress shimmering with

voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini

poised, and, in a word, regal.

inside, there was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she was an Alpha, too. I doubted that money

immediately, Marina jumped into the typical conversation of

hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass.

dress, a simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to wear.

took a deep breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me,

how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would want someone a bit more refined. But I’ve heard he’s always had a penchant for… unique

said, forcing a tense smile. “That color looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness took her off guard. Just then, a familiar voice cleared the

here?” Logan appeared beside

her demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting to know

around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted her chin defiantly. “Anyway… Enjoy

trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I

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 by the stiff atmosphere