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.

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.”

cup 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

got cases to work on, Sarah. Just like any other day.” She smirked. “Right. Cases.” And with

warm from the printer, went scattering everywhere. Instinctively, I bent down to help. “Here’s your chance,” my wolf whispered. “Show her you’re more than just rumors. Show her your heart.

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

my composure. “Of course, Sarah.

the walk to my office was a gauntlet of veiled remarks and pointed glances. Ben from family law joked loudly about how “connections” made things so much easier, while Melissa from criminal law raised an eyebrow and mused

door softly behind me, letting the weight of the morning sink in. The walls felt like they were closing in, the whispers growing louder even though they were now muffled by the solid

couldn’t even be bothered to show a little gratitude

in my chair. “These are

they want to gossip? It’s their

temples. “It’s about perception. If they see me as just… Logan’s plaything, then everything I’ve done, everything

growled, the sound deep and guttural. “Then prove them wrong. Let your work speak for itself. Show them that

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

who Ella really is. Show them your strength, your grace. Your abilities. Not because of Logan, but

small smile tugged at my lips. “Thanks. I

I decided to put the morning behind me and

passed before I already found myself swamped with paperwork. Files were scattered all across my desk, and my computer screen flashed with new emails. Among

on it, I quickly scanned the attached document detailing our new case. I had expected

moment, I was puzzled as to why Logan was

city. For years, it seemed, the piece of land had been in a sort of limbo, without