His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Ella

The large wooden conference table felt cool and smooth beneath my fingertips as I arranged the files in neat stacks. I could feel my palms getting sweaty with anticipation. This was one of the first significant cases I’d handled solo at the firm, and I wanted everything to be perfect.

To add a touch of hospitality, I carefully set out a tray of assorted pastries fresh from a popular bakery downtown.

There was a soft knock at the door, and Logan sauntered in. His demeanor was relaxed, in stark contrast to my tight bundle of nerves. “Good morning, Ella,” he greeted, raising an eyebrow at my meticulous setup.

“Morning,” I replied with a half-smile, adjusting a paper clip that was slightly out of place. “Thank you for coming.”

Before Logan could respond, the door opened again, and in walked the tenant accompanied by his lawyer.

I recognized the lawyer from previous interactions around the firm. He was known to be a tough negotiator, a thought which only fueled my anxiety. They settled into the seats opposite Logan and me.

The tenant, a portly man with a sharp nose, didn’t waste any time: “We’ve come with an offer,” he declared, pulling out a thick envelope from his briefcase. I raised an eyebrow, taken aback. I hadn’t expected things to move so quickly. “Go on.”

As the thick envelope hit the table, its presence drew an undeniable tension. The tenant’s lawyer, a tall, lean man with salt-and-pepper hair and glasses, shifted in his seat, nonchalantly pushing the tray of pastries out of the way as though they were a hindrance..

“Let’s get straight to the point,” he began, locking eyes with Logan, a move that made me feel oddly left out of the conversation. “My client is willing to pay the outstanding rent in cash, upfront. A hassle-free transaction that will save both parties time and resources.”

to assert my position in the negotiations, but Logan,

tenant cleared his throat. “Full settlement of the missed rent. Every single cent.” He tapped the envelope with

slight smirk, his interest evidently

the lawyer assured. “But we do need assurance that the tenancy continues

unease settling over me. The quick pace at which this was transpiring left me spinning. This wasn’t the usual pace of negotiations I was familiar with, where each

This felt like a high- stakes

I remind you that the terms of the lease clearly stipulate that any unlawful

with all due respect, there haven’t been any proven unlawful activities. Allegations are just that

I countered.

table stopped me mid-sentence. The touch was gentle, but the message was clear: let him handle

his lawyer were clearly steering the conversation, and Logan seemed willing to play their game. I felt more like a

what guarantees do we have that

tenant interjected, his tone

in cash, you have to understand how much

slightly, studying the man for a few moments. “You know, words are wind.

smoothly intervened. “How about an advance on the next

eyebrow, clearly impressed by

was wearing thin. “And what about the other terms of the lease? Are we just

veneer of patience, replied, “Miss, we’re addressing the most immediate concern here. My client is showing willingness to cooperate,

to flare. The way that the lawyer addressed me, looking at me as though I was a vapid

simply throwing money at a problem? That doesn’t resolve

room grew tense. The tenant looked between me and Logan, uncertainty flickering in his eyes. “Logan, all I’m asking is for a chance. You know how the game

aback by the tenant’s words. “The game?” My wolf asked inside my mind. I felt

all we’re asking for is a fair deal. No one wants