Chapter 275 Unlikely Attraction

Ella

Marina’s father’s words made me feel unexpectedly unsettled. I cocked my head, looking at him for a moment. Was that a threat, because I asked too many questions? Or a friendly warning out of concern?

“Pardon?” I asked, clenching my drink a little tighter in my hand. “Miss Morgan, I’m sure you understand what I mean,” Marina’s father said, his eyes fixed on mine. His voice was kind, but there was a knowing look in his eyes that unsettled me.

I gave him a reassuring smile, though I felt. anything but reassured. “I appreciate your concern, but I assure you, I have things under control. There’s no need for you to worry about me.”

He continued to look at me for a moment longer, his eyes narrowing slightly. It was as though he could see right through me, understanding that I was lying.

Through my carefully constructed facade of a perfectly cool and calm young woman, there was a little girl screaming on the inside, begging to leave. And at that moment, I felt certain that he saw her. But all he did was nod slowly, a small smile playing on his lips.

his

the bar. I felt a sudden urge to escape the room, to find a place

deep breath. My heart was racing,

handled that quite well,” Ema said, her voice soothing. “You’re stronger than you think, Ella. You’re handling everything

support and strength Ema lent me. “I don’t know, Ema. This world… it’s so different

have what it takes to get through this night.

I replied. “Except people don’t typically have the threat of being murdered

was right. I was strong, and I could handle this. I took another deep breath, feeling

cool air enveloped me, feeling like a

It had a purity to it, untouched by the chaos

glass facades. Skyscrapers reached for the heavens, their peaks lost in the soft

drifting from nearby homes, creating

the breathtaking view. The lights shimmered and shifted, creating patterns that told a story of life, love, ambition, and dreams. Each flicker seemed to represent a heartbeat, a moment captured in time, a connection to something greater. I felt a sense of unity with the city, a feeling that I was part

veil of lights, twinkling like distant dreams, and the moon hung low, casting

for a moment, feeling the cool air on my face, listening to the sounds of the city, and allowing the sensations to wash over me. For a moment, if I really focused, I could imagine that I was back home in our

and my reverie was broken. I turned to see Logan approaching. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice

tinged with worry. “I wonder if they’ll disown me for being with a Mafia guy.

“But I promise I’ll try not to let your parents know about the Mafia ties,

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