His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 309 Shadows of The Past

Ella

The familiar scent of mahogany and fresh ink greeted me as I walked into the firm, but something felt different that day.

It wasn’t a physical change in the surroundings, but a shift in the atmosphere-the type of shift that instantly lets you know you’ve become the topic of whispered conversations.

Conversations halted mid-sentence, eyes diverted, and the atmosphere grew noticeably cooler. Jane from the legal research team was suddenly very interested in her coffee cup, while Peter from corporate had suddenly taken an intense interest in his shoe laces.

My inner wolf, always keen and alert, sensed the discomfort instantly. “It’s because of Logan”, she growled softly in the back of my mind. “It’s because of him and your association with him.”

I gave a forced smile to Diane, the receptionist, trying to brush off the internal chatter of my wolf and the external coldness of my colleagues. “Morning, Diane,” I greeted cheerfully, though I could feel the strain..

“Ella,” she replied, her tone lacking its usual warmth. Her gaze flicked to her computer screen, avoiding direct eye contact.

My heart sank. Diane had always been friendly, we had shared countless coffees and gossip during break time. This distant, almost clinical response wasn’t like her.

“Ignore them. What do they know anyway?” my wolf snarled. “We don’t need their validation.”

But it wasn’t about validation. “It’s about respect,” I answered in my mind, almost pleadingly to my wolf. “I’ve worked too hard to let this whole arrangement with Logan taint everything.”

But as I moved deeper into the firm, it became painfully evident that the frosty reception wasn’t limited to just the foyer.

her voice dripping with faux surprise as she approached, her stack of case papers in hand. “I must say, I didn’t expect to see you here today. I figured you’d be off somewhere… else. We all did, actually.” The

at the counter. “I guess I’m popular, huh?” My words were genial, but I felt the exact opposite. And Sarah didn’t return my good humor. “If that’s what you want to

a deep breath, feeling my wolf bristle at the comment. “Well, I’ve got cases to work on, Sarah. Just like any other day.” She smirked. “Right. Cases.” And with that. biting

still warm from the printer, went scattering everywhere. Instinctively, I bent down to help. “Here’s

handing them back with a smile. “Quite the morning, huh?” Sarah hesitated, then snatched them away, her eyes cold. “I can manage,”

to maintain my composure. “Of course, Sarah. Let me know if you need

office was a gauntlet of veiled remarks and pointed glances. Ben from family law joked loudly about how “connections” made things so

finally reached my office, I closed the door softly behind me, letting the weight of the morning sink in. The walls felt like they were closing in,

frustration evident. “She couldn’t

I shot back quietly, sitting heavily in my chair. “These are

what if they want

my temples. “It’s about perception. If they

“Then prove them wrong. Let your work speak for itself. Show them that you’re not just a Mafia

It’s just… it’s easier said than done. I’ve worked so hard to be here. To be seen

more reassuring voice from within responded. “Then let’s remind them of who Ella really is. Show them your strength, your

tugged at my lips. “Thanks. I

determination, I decided to put the morning behind

swamped with paperwork. Files were scattered all across my desk, and my computer screen flashed with new

document detailing our new case. I had expected something about extortion, smuggling, or maybe another

wasn’t the type of case I was accustomed to, and for a moment, I was puzzled as to why Logan was involving

question was straddling the boundaries of two distinct regions in the city. For years, it seemed, the piece of land had