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.

his voice dripping with honeyed venom, said,

with the Morgan family. The union of our families will strengthen us,

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

Logan and his father, searching for a maternal figure that might

my mind, but I hesitated to ask Logan directly. Then, a voice,

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

voice dripped with disdain inside my head, nearly causing me to choke

in a word, regal. But Ema was right, there was something off about her…

Harry’s league by leaps and bounds, and she was an Alpha, too. I doubted that money was at the

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

said, gesturing to my dress with the hand. that I just shook while her other hand gently held a martini

piece that I had felt proud to wear. It was the white dress from

remain composed. “I believe in

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

a tense smile. “That color looks nice on you.” Marina’s lips twitched, a clear sign that my kindness

Logan appeared beside me, his presence immediately

heartbeat. “Just

slid an arm around my waist, pulling me closer, his protective stance unmistakable. He said nothing. Marina, not one to be easily subdued, lifted her chin defiantly.

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

into my cheeks. I quickly leaned away once there weren’t so many eyes

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