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.

Harry, his voice dripping with honeyed venom, said, “how

am delighted to 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.

They were

was an undercurrent of something more sinister. I shifted my attention from Logan and his father, searching for

night wore 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 hint of mockery, cut through my thoughts as I perused the hors d’oeuvres on my

nice to meet you. I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s fiancée stepped forward, her extravagant red dress

Ema’s voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the

a chance, 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…

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

her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped

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

dress, a simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to wear. It

breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel

Logan would want someone a bit

nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness

beside me,

heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely partner, Logan.

arm around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted

final, lingering look at me, she walked away, leaving a trail of whispered

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