His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 300

Chapter 300 A Dance With Fate

Ella

The transition from the basement’s cool, rustic ambiance to the vibrancy of the party was almost jarring. As Logan and I re-entered the ballroom, I was immediately struck by the whirl of colors, the soft strains of music, and the kaleidoscope of voices melding together in a symphony of laughter and chatter.

From the throng emerged a familiar face. Leonard Barrett, Logan’s father, with his steel- gray hair slicked back, and a tall, commanding presence. His piercing blue eyes, which Logan. had apparently inherited, immediately locked onto mine.

I had met the man once before, and our encounter hadn’t been the warmest. His reputation in the business world as a ruthless. mogul was well-earned, but in person, it was his charisma that was truly overpowering.

“Ah, Ella,” Leonard greeted, the corner of his lips turning up slightly. “You look even more radiant than when I last saw you.”

I offered a polite smile, trying to keep my composure in front of the daunting Mafia boss. “Thank you, Mr. Barrett. It’s good to see you again.”

“Please, call me Leonard,” he corrected with a slight twinkle in his eye. “May I have this dance?”

It wasn’t so much a question as it was a declaration. I shot Logan a brief, anxious glance, but he just raised an eyebrow, seemingly as curious as I was about his father’s intentions.

The orchestra transitioned into a slow, haunting waltz. Leonard held out his hand, and after a slight hesitation, I placed mine in it. He led me onto the dance floor, and soon we were twirling amidst a sea of dancing couples.

calculated and precise. He led with an authority) that was hard

steps was the weight of his gaze, constantly

and our feet moved in synchrony on the dance floor, but there was a palpable tension between Leonard and me. It was not just a dance-it was a power play, a

quite a few people tonight,” Leonard remarked, his gaze sharp, appraising. I met

the escort,” he continued, a hint of amusement coloring his

in her eyes, tears in the restroom.

the bathroom

just pointed out something concerning I saw to Logan,” I said.

no warmth in it.”My dear Ella, in this dark world of ours, one should never act without assuming the worst consequences. Actions, however small, ripple farther than

“But that man…”

he got. He’s been a thorn in our

fact that the man had been removed from

felt a twinge of regret, but I pushed it down. “I just did what I felt

treat another

the wrong person with such righteousness, and the results…” He let the words hang in the air, his grip on my hand tightening

heart race, but I refused to let him see me falter.

my eyes, his icy blue gaze almost hypnotic. “How is your

ran cold. How did he know about Daisy? I had kept her as far away

“How dare he bring up Daisy.” “Easy, Ema,”

inside of me. “But if he ever touches a hair on her head,

“And I’ll allow you.”

of a response. Instead of answering, I held his gaze defiantly. I felt a low growl resonate

I finally said, my voice so low it was almost a growl. He chuckled, twirling me around the dance floor gracefully, yet with a

was a pause. I felt my heart pounding like a war drum inside my chest, but somehow, I

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