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.

said, “how do you

connect with the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen

family gatherings. They were always filled with warmth,

was an undercurrent of something more sinister. I shifted my attention from Logan and his father, searching for a maternal figure that might bring some semblance

mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a hint of mockery, cut through my thoughts as I perused the hors d’oeuvres on my

to meet you. I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s

dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to

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 around when

was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by

immediately, Marina jumped into

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

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

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

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,

beside me, his presence immediately commanding Marina’s

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

closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted her

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

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