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.

Logan’s brother, Harry, his voice dripping with honeyed venom, said, “how do you feel about this new alliance with the

to connect with the Morgan family. The union of our

own family gatherings. They were always filled with warmth,

though, there was an undercurrent of something more sinister. I 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.

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

my head, nearly causing me to choke on the martini

and, in a word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something off about her… The way that her eyes shifted around

of Harry’s

delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped into

with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass.

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

remain composed. “I believe in wearing what I feel represents me, not just what’s in fashion

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

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

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

heartbeat. “Just getting to know your lovely

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

walked away, leaving a trail of whispered

kiss on my temple. An act for the onlookers, really, but intimate enough to cause a heat to climb into my cheeks. I quickly leaned away

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