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.

well, Ella,” he said, his voice gentle,

away, leaving me alone at the bar. I felt a sudden urge to escape the room, to find a place

hallway, I leaned against the wall, letting out a deep breath. My heart was

quite well,” Ema said, her voice

support and strength Ema lent me. “I don’t know, Ema. This world… it’s so different from anything I’ve known. I feel like

comforting. “You’re strong, Ella, and you have what it takes to get through this night. Like we said, it’s not all that different

wry chuckle. “Yeah,” I replied. “Except people don’t typically have the

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

way towards the balcony. As I stood on the balcony, the cool air enveloped me, feeling like a soothing balm against my heated skin. It was a gentle caress, filled

a melody that seemed to harmonize with my restless soul. It had a purity to it, untouched by the chaos and

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

with the occasional laughter and music drifting from nearby homes, creating a symphony of urban life that was

flicker seemed to represent a heartbeat, a moment

the night. Stars peeked through the veil of lights, twinkling like distant dreams, and the moon hung low, casting a silvery reflection that seemed to

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 penthouse. But only for a

just then, I heard footsteps, and my reverie was broken. I turned to see Logan approaching. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice filled with concern. I looked over

are bound to find out about our ‘relationship’ eventually,” I admitted, my voice tinged with worry.

worried,” he said. “But I promise I’ll try not to let your parents know about the Mafia ties, at least until

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