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.

honeyed venom, said, “how do you feel

“I am delighted to connect with the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us,

own family gatherings. They were

his father, searching for a maternal figure

on, I couldn’t spot her. The question of her whereabouts burned in my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a

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

voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly

She was proud, poised, and, in a word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something

Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she was an

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

hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held

simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from the shop, right before

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

Logan would want someone

looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear

appeared beside me, his presence

“Just getting to know your lovely partner, Logan. It’s been

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

a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let

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 notice,

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