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

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

the wall, letting out a deep breath. My heart was racing, and my mind

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

lent me. “I don’t know, Ema. This world…

“You’re strong, Ella, and you have what it takes to get through this night. Like we said,

“Except people don’t typically have the threat of being murdered on their minds when they’re at my

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

cool air enveloped me, feeling like a soothing balm against my heated

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

glass facades. Skyscrapers reached for the heavens, their peaks lost in the soft embrace of low-hanging clouds, while

drifting from nearby

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

soft glow, where the city’s illumination met the dark embrace of the night. Stars peeked through the veil

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,

was broken. I turned to see Logan approaching. “Are you okay?” he

‘relationship’ eventually,” I admitted, my voice tinged with worry. “I wonder if

sighed. “I know you’re worried,” he said. “But I promise I’ll try not to let your parents know about the Mafia ties, at least until our cooperation ends. Or until you fall in love with

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