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.

venom, said, “how do you feel about this new alliance with

the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us, wouldn’t

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

of something more sinister. I shifted my attention from Logan and his father, searching for a

burned in my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a hint of mockery, cut

meet you. I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s fiancée stepped

Ema’s voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini that I was

chance, Ema,” I 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 her… The way that her eyes shifted

calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps

Almost immediately, Marina jumped into the typical

while her other hand gently held

had felt proud to wear. It

deep breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing

was thinking Logan would want someone a bit more refined. But I’ve heard he’s always had

tense smile. “That color looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness took her off guard.

appeared beside me, his presence immediately

heartbeat. “Just getting to

waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one

at me, she walked away, leaving a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out

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

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