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

Morgan family. The union of our families

my own family gatherings. They were always

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

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

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

her already.” Ema’s voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini that I

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… The way that her

was out of Harry’s league by leaps and bounds,

her delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately,

my dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m

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

took a deep breath, reminding myself to remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me, not just

smirked, circling me like a 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

look stunning,” I 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 cleared the

alright here?” Logan appeared beside me,

straightened up, her demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely partner,

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

of whispered conversations in her wake. I let out a breath I

cheeks. I quickly leaned away once there weren’t so many eyes on us, and shot Logan

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