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

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

were always filled with warmth,

and his father, searching for a maternal figure

my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice,

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

disdain inside my head, nearly causing

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

the inside, there was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she

nice to meet you,” I said, taking her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped into the typical

while her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m rather

simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to

in wearing what

circling me like a shark with its prey. “Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would want someone a bit more refined. But

Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness took her off guard. Just then, a familiar voice cleared the

everything alright here?” Logan appeared beside me, his

demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely partner,

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

whispered conversations in her

cause a heat to climb into my cheeks. I quickly leaned away once there weren’t so many eyes on us, and shot Logan

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