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 about this new alliance with the

connect with the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us, wouldn’t you say, Ella?” Before I could respond, Logan jumped in. “Father is right. This

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

shifted my attention from Logan and his father, searching for a maternal figure

her. The question of her whereabouts burned in my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice, sugary with a hint of mockery, cut through my thoughts as I

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

inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the

a word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something off about her… The way

she was a pretty princess. On the inside, there was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by

I said, taking her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately,

her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m rather surprised you wore that dress.

piece that I had felt

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

“Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would

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 familiar voice

appeared beside me,

in a heartbeat. “Just getting

He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted her

leaving a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out a

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

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