His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 284

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.”

but Logan, his gaze unyielding, beat me

rent. Every single cent.” He

interest evidently piqued.

“But we

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

like a high- stakes poker game, and

may I remind you that the terms of the lease

patient smile on his face. “Miss, with all due respect, there haven’t been any proven unlawful activities. Allegations are just that

entirely true,” I countered.

was gentle, but the message was clear: let him

to play their game. I felt more like a bystander than

inquired, “Assuming I accept this offer, what guarantees do we have that this will be the end of our

his tone

place is essential to my operations. If I’m settling this huge amount in cash, you have to understand how much it means to me. There won’t be any

tilted his head slightly, studying the man for a few moments. “You know, words are wind. How can I

“How about an advance on the next three

an eyebrow, clearly impressed by the offer.

other terms of the lease? Are we just going to ignore them?” I chimed

patience, replied, “Miss, we’re addressing the most immediate concern here.

at me as though I was a vapid

at a problem? That doesn’t

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

I felt my heart race. What were they referring

asking for is a fair deal. No one

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