Chapter 474

Chapter 474 Mixed Feeling Logan's

POV.

After returning from the business trip, Mia's demeanor had changed; she appeared distant, her usual warmth and charm replaced with a guarded facade. Afte the meeting ended Mia was the first one to be in hurry to run out of the room or away from me. "Mia, wait. I need to talk to you," I implored, my desperate eyes searching for answers in her troubled blue ones. She hesitated but finally remained in the room after everyone else had left.

"What's wrong, baby girl? Talk to me. Why are you avoiding me?" I questioned, my voice trying to hold on to its usual commanding tone, but a hint of vulnerability seeped through.

"Nothing is wrong, Mr. Mancini. I just... I just came back to my senses," Mia replied animatedly, trying to keep up a brave front.

I shook my head, confusion evident on my face. "What do you mean?"

"I mean... listen... I need this job, but I can't be your play toy. I have feelings, and I don't want to get hurt in the end. Please, Mr. Mancini, I want whatever is between us to end. I don't want to proceed with this kind of relationship any further," Mia finally voiced her inner turmoil.

"Hell! You've got it all wrong, baby girl. You've misunderstood everything." I tried to explain, my voice tinged with exasperation and desperation.

"Yes, Mr. Mancini. I got it all wrong. I was living in a fake world, but now I've awakened to reality. I don't want this. I want to live a peaceful and respectful life. Please forget about everything that has ever happened. And

if you want, I can... I can resign," Mia's voice trembled, revealing the emotions she was trying to suppress.

further. Perhaps she needed time to process her feelings. "You don't need to resign, Mia. It's okay if you don't want this relationship. We will keep it purely professional if that makes you happy. Alright?" With tears shimmering in her eyes, she silently left the room, leaving me to grapple with the unexpected

there, confusion swirling in my mind, I couldn't help but wonder, "What's wrong

beyond just business or physical desire. I had planned to take our relationship to the next level and ask her to be my girlfriend, but now it

father, and he wouldn't call without a valid reason. "Dad! What happened?" I answered, hoping to find a distraction from

your manners?" My father's voice scolded me over the phone, his tone filled with

please hurry," I replied in a bored

home tonight. Have dinner with us. It's been a long time since you've spent time with your family,"

Dad?" I asked, sensing that there

special, but Logan, we have something very important to discuss with you. You better come on time. Your grandparents will also be

to

get-together,mused, frowning

I knew from

my whole

meant they were conspiring against me in some way. As the sole heir of the Mancini group, I had taken over and managed

having a meal together. We'll be waiting for you," my father confirmed, emphasizing the significance of the gathering. "Okay, dad, I'll be there," I said, resigning myself to the inevitable

with my family, enjoying

can't wait anymore," I finally broke the tense silence, eager

according to your great-grandfather's will, you should be married before you turn 27," my grandfather warned,

know that I'm not interested in marriage. I want to enjoy my freedom, and I'm content living alone. I don't want any kind of trouble in my life, and marriage is the beginning of so many problems," I shrugged, trying to defend my position. "You have to understand,

for our business and family. We can't afford to lose our clients because of your playboy image. They don't trust someone who is not serious in his life,"

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