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.

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

union of our families will strengthen us, wouldn’t you say, Ella?”

were

his father, searching for a maternal figure

mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan

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

her already.” Ema’s voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini

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 around when she stepped up to

She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and

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

tonight,” she said, gesturing to my dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a

piece that I had felt proud to wear. It was the

took a deep breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me, not just what’s in fashion or

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

I 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

alright here?” Logan appeared beside me, his presence immediately commanding

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

arm around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina,

trail of whispered conversations in her

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 away once there weren’t so many eyes on us, and shot Logan a look. He didn’t seem to