Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 2

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.

so when should I go downstairs?” She raised worried eyes to his. “Won’t people notice?”

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

she fidgeted. “Everyone’s in the restaurant now. Wait here and leave later,” he said calmly.

bed’s edge, twisting her fingers together.

in front of her. His model–worthy

sent her heart racing. ‘Selene wasn’t wrong she thought. These cool composed

take responsibility for this,” he stated

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

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was a powerful and wealthy man–way out of her

furrowed slightly. Her reaction made him wonder if he seemed like some villain forcing himself on

only request is that no one else finds out.” She dropped

he relented.

at his departure

her a final glance before leaving

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

passed for her colleagues to be downstairs, She washed her face. donned a mask, and carefully checked

no one outside, she slipped out quietly, opting

Lorne stood by the stairwell, frowning as she watched

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

Grant Group employed countless talented individuals. Though brilliant women filled its ranks, Joycelyn stood out. Her presence was like morning mist–ethereal, pure, refreshing–carrying an enigmatic

set her apart.

Selene spotted her immediately. “Joycelyn, over her she

she felt an intense gaze upon her Turning slightly, she met Ellison’s eyes. His sculpted

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

asked, rushing