#Chapter 197: Just Like Home

Ella   I watched as Logan and the mysterious man disappeared from view, my unease growing with each step they took. The whole situation left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Despite the lively atmosphere of the party continuing around me, I couldn’t help but feel isolated and uncertain.   The whole situation was odd. First there was the networking party disguised as a “holiday party”. Then there was the mysterious kiss on the dance floor, followed by a request to meet in private at midnight.   And then, of course, there was… This.   A strange man, a secret meeting, and Logan disappearing before I even had the chance to process it all. And now I was left alone, standing in the middle of the party with an empty martini glass in my hand and a confused feeling in my heart.   Feeling dejected, I turned away from the scene and retreated to the kitchen. The familiarity of the kitchen offered some solace amidst the chaos of the pa