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

a measured smile. “I 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

were always filled with

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

ask Logan directly. Then, a

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

already.” Ema’s voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly

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

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 at

delicate, outstretched hand. Almost immediately, Marina jumped into the typical conversation of a snarky woman

dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini glass. “Though, I must say, I’m rather surprised you wore that dress. Surely someone of your stature could afford something more…

down at my dress, a simple yet elegant piece that I had felt proud

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

here I was thinking Logan would want someone a bit more

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,

beside me, his presence

demeanor changing in a heartbeat. “Just getting

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

walked away, leaving a trail of whispered conversations in her wake. I

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 by the stiff