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.

honeyed venom, said, “how do you feel about

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

family gatherings. They were always filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine

there was an undercurrent of something more sinister. I shifted my attention from Logan and his father, searching for a maternal figure that might bring some semblance of warmth to this

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

I’ve heard so much. I’m Marina.” Logan’s brother’s

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

And yet, this woman’s demeanor was nothing like mine. She was proud, poised, and, in a word, regal.

there was something smarter, more calculating. She was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she was an Alpha, too. I doubted that money was

delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately,

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

looked down at my dress, a simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from the

a deep breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in

a shark with its prey. “Hmm, how quaint. And here I was thinking Logan would

color looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness took her off guard. Just then,

here?” Logan appeared beside me, his presence immediately commanding Marina’s

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

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

look at me, she walked away, leaving a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out a breath I hadn’t realized

climb into my cheeks. I quickly leaned away once there weren’t