His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 296

Chapter 296 All That Glitters is Not Gold

Ella

The stretcher bearing the injured man maneuvered its way through the crowd. The room seemed to be in slow motion, with each passing second feeling like an eternity. The stark contrast of the man’s bloodied face against the pristine backdrop of the opulent ballroom was a sight that would stay with me for a long time.

Logan, ever the picture of calm, nonchalantly picked up a white cloth napkin from a nearby table. With deliberate strokes, he began to clean the blood from his knuckles. To the casual observer, it would seem like he was simply wiping away a spill from dinner. But I knew better. A well-dressed man approached Logan, a smirk playing on his lips.

“Well done, Logan,” he said, clapping him on the back with an almost brotherly familiarity. “That guy was a real Class A pest. Maybe now he’ll finally learn his lesson.”

Logan just nodded, his face expressionless. He said nothing; there was nothing he could say. It wasn’t exactly like he could reveal that he had beat up a man for hitting an escort, especially when most of these men likely treated escorts exactly the same.

While the men around him congratulated Logan, offering their approval, I felt at maelstrom of emotions within me. It was almost surreal. With just a few words, I had set in motion events that resulted in a man being brutalized.

The weight of what had transpired was overwhelming. On one hand, I felt a certain satisfaction-justice had been doled out. The escort, a victim, had been avenged. But, on the other hand, the realization that my words held so much power was terrifying.

confines of my mind. “You did the right thing.” I closed my eyes momentarily, trying to find solace in the connection I shared with my wolf. “It’s just… this power, Ema. It’s

choices we make, how we use it.” I leaned against the bar, my heart

what had just occurred. As I glanced around, I was astounded by the

blackened eye. She was standing near the back, looking equal parts relieved and

Ema said, urging me. “She needs

off from the bar, I approached her, my heels clicking softly against the marble

answering, her voice low. “I’ll live. But that guy? He was a big customer. My boss… he

intertwining with a desperate need to help. In a frantic motion, I grabbed a cocktail napkin and a pen from the bar and

Tell them Ella sent you. If anyone asks, say you were a client of

furrowed in

her off. “It doesn’t matter. Just use that story. It’s in a different city, but it’s safe. The work is hard, but they’ll give you

doubt evident in her gaze. “How can you offer this? Who are

name was a risk I hadn’t considered. I hesitated for a heartbeat, then leaned in

me. Don’t ask questions. If you really want a way out, a fresh start… this is

think about it.” She offered me a tentative smile, gratitude flickering

apprehension. Had I done the right thing? Before I could

me into the dance floor. The music surrounded us, but the world seemed to fade away as he

heard his voice, tinged with frustration and concern. “Ella, what the hell were you thinking? You

determination fueling my words. “I had to help, Logan. I couldn’t stand

motion fluid and graceful, but his voice was sharp. “And what’s your plan? Offer every escort in the

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