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.

movements seemed to become even more calculated and precise. He led with an authority) that was hard to resist, highly reminiscent of Logan’s own capacity

his steps was the weight of his gaze, constantly fixed

floor, but there was a palpable tension between Leonard and me. It was not just a dance-it was a power play, a game of wits. But it was clear Leonard had more cards up his

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

little escapade with the escort,” he continued, a hint of

in the restroom. The way the man’s cruel grip on

the incident I had found in the bathroom to Logan,

Logan,” I

was no warmth in it.”My dear Ella, in this dark world of ours,

“But that man…”

said, his cold smile widening. “He deserved every bit of what he got. He’s been a thorn in our side for a while.

were cold, almost indifferent to the fact that the man had been removed from the party

down. “I just did

should treat another human that

careful. Cross the wrong person with such righteousness, and the results…” He let the words hang in

refused to let him see

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

he know about Daisy? I had kept her as far away from

growled, perturbed by Leonard’s thinly veiled implication. “How dare he bring up Daisy.” “Easy, Ema,” I cooed, calming her. “I’m angry, too. But

seemed to bristle inside of me. “But if he ever touches a hair on her head, I’ll rip him

“And I’ll allow you.”

made my blood boil. But I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of a response. Instead of answering, I held his gaze defiantly. I felt a low growl resonate deep

twirling me around the dance floor gracefully, yet with a hint

felt my heart pounding like a war drum inside my chest, but somehow, I managed

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