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.

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

the weight of his gaze, constantly fixed on me, assessing

music flowed around us and our feet moved in synchrony on the dance floor, but there was a palpable tension between Leonard and me. It was

gaze sharp, appraising. I met

hint of amusement coloring his

escort, the silent plea in her eyes, tears in the restroom. The way the man’s cruel grip on her arm released as

bathroom to Logan, never

to Logan,” I

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’s been a thorn in our side for a while. Thanks to your keen eyes, a valuable

the fact that the man had been removed from the party on a

regret, but I pushed it down. “I just did what I felt was right,” I said

should treat another human that

the idealism of youth.” Leonard sighed, almost theatrically. “But be careful. Cross the wrong person with such righteousness, and the results…” He

refused to let him see me falter. “What do

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

blood ran cold. How did he know about Daisy? I had kept her as far away from this world as possible. The

veiled implication. “How dare he bring up Daisy.” “Easy, Ema,” I cooed, calming her. “I’m angry, too. But let’s think

seemed to bristle inside of me. “But if he ever touches a

“And I’ll allow you.”

wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of a response. Instead of answering, I held his gaze defiantly. I felt a low growl resonate deep within me,

twirling me around the dance floor gracefully, yet with a hint of possession. “Everything’s connected in our world, Ella. The sooner you understand that, the

pounding like a war drum inside

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