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 feel about this new

the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen

own family gatherings. They were always

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

burned in my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan

I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s fiancée stepped

with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini that

her 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,

outside, she was a pretty princess. On the inside, there was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she was an Alpha, too.

I said, taking her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped into the typical conversation

made an entrance tonight,” she said, gesturing to my dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m

felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from the shop, right before the

in wearing what I feel

shark with its prey. “Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would want someone a bit more refined. But I’ve heard he’s always

stunning,” I said, forcing a tense smile. “That color looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched,

everything alright here?” Logan appeared beside

her demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely partner, Logan. It’s

closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said

she walked away, leaving a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out a breath I

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, too distracted