Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 2

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Joycelyn stared at her vibrating phone, her nerves jangling as Selene’s name flashed across the screen. She shot up like a startled rabbit, her usual composure shattering.

“This is a disaster. They must be suspicious” Her typically clear head spun as she faced this unprecedented situation, her delicate features pinched with worry.

Ellison extended his hand for her phone.

“What are you doing?” Her face crumpled with alarm as she instinctively pulled back.

“Let me handle it,” he said, his deep voice brooking no argument

Though she resisted, his commanding presence–made her fingers loosen their grip.

“Just… don’t say anything weird,” she pleaded, watching with bated breath as he answered.

“This is Ellison Grant. I found this phone last night and will have my assistant return it shortly.” His gaze swept over her anxious face. “As for the owner…”

Joycelyn’s breath caught in her throat as she watched him, terrified that one wrong word would destroy her career. His deliberate pause had her muscles coiling with tension.

Her eyes desperately telegraphed: ‘Say something–anything!”

Noting her distress, he deliberately prolonged the moment, privately amused by her reaction. His lips curved slightly as he continued smoothly. “I’m unaware of her whereabouts.”

Relief flooded through her. She’d narrowly escaped catastrophe

‘I’ll have the phone delivered to your colleague.” After hanging up, he set it beside his own.

should I go downstairs?” She raised worried eyes to his.

sleeping with her boss made her want to crawl into a hole

composure while she fidgeted. “Everyone’s in the

on the bed’s edge, twisting her

His model–worthy physique and chiseled

wasn’t wrong she thought. These cool composed types

responsibility for this,” he stated while fastening his buttons

it vigorously No, no, absolutely not! We’re both adults–this was mutual. You don’t need to take

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worker fresh out of college, while he was a powerful and wealthy man–way out of her league. She repeated variations of ‘no need, her expression

Her reaction made him wonder if he seemed like some

My only request is that no one else finds out.” She dropped her gaze to her feet,

her silently, he relented. “Fine. I’ll

Her relief at his

cast her a final glance before leaving with both

a groan, pummeling the comforter in frustration. “You’ve lost your mind. Joycelyn! Of all the men in the world, you had to

to be downstairs, She washed her face. donned a mask, and carefully checked the

no one outside, she slipped out quietly, opting for the emergency

Lorne stood by the stairwell, frowning as she watched Joycelyn emerge from

flights, Joycelyn reached her room and quickly packed. She loaded her luggage onto the bus before heading to the dining hall.

employed countless talented individuals. Though brilliant women filled its ranks, Joycelyn stood

set her apart.

spotted her immediately. “Joycelyn, over her she called,

slightly, she met Ellison’s eyes. His sculpted profile and penetrating gaze–the same eyes that had devoured her the night

still at the entrance?‘ she wondered. ‘Wasn’t he supposed

still drunk?” Selene asked, rushing over to link arms. “You’re walking funny.”