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.

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

connect with the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us, wouldn’t you say, Ella?” Before I could respond, Logan jumped in.

recalled my own family gatherings. They were always filled

my attention from Logan and his father, searching for a maternal

ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a hint of mockery, cut through my thoughts

heard so much. I’m Marina.”

inside my head,

word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something off about her… The way that her eyes shifted around when she

more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds,

taking her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped into the typical conversation of a snarky woman at a

to my dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m rather

felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from the shop, right

myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me,

with its prey. “Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would want someone a bit

Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness took her off guard.

Logan appeared beside me,

heartbeat. “Just getting to know your

around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted

a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out

pressed a 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

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