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.

become even more calculated and precise. He led with an authority) that was hard to resist, highly

steps was the weight of his gaze, constantly fixed on

a palpable tension between Leonard and me. It was not just a

Leonard remarked, his gaze sharp, appraising. I met his eyes. “Oh?” I asked.

referring to your… little escapade with the escort,” he continued, a hint of amusement coloring his voice. “Bravo, really. It was quite

face of the escort, the silent plea in her eyes, tears in the restroom. The way the man’s cruel grip

bathroom to

out something concerning I saw to Logan,” I said. “I

of ours, one should never act without assuming the worst consequences. Actions, however small, ripple farther

“But that man…”

deserved every bit of what he got. He’s been a thorn in

words were cold, almost indifferent to the fact that the

twinge of regret, but I pushed it down. “I just

another

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

threat made my heart race, but I refused to let

hypnotic. “How is your little sister, Daisy? She must be, what, sixteen

had kept her as far away from this

implication. “How dare he bring up Daisy.” “Easy, Ema,” I cooed, calming her. “I’m angry,

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

“And I’ll allow you.”

my blood boil. But I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of a response. Instead of

I finally said, my voice so low it was almost a growl. He chuckled, twirling me around the dance floor gracefully, yet with a hint of possession. “Everything’s

war drum inside my chest, but

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