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.

raised worried eyes to his. “Won’t people

matters, sleeping with her boss made her

her expression carefully, maintaining his composure while she fidgeted. “Everyone’s in the restaurant now. Wait here and leave later,” he said calmly.

bed’s edge, twisting her

right in front of her. His model–worthy

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

take responsibility for this,” he stated while fastening his buttons

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

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of college, while he was a powerful and wealthy man–way out of her

if he seemed like some villain forcing himself

no one else finds out.” She dropped her gaze to her feet, wilting under his intense stare.

relented. “Fine. I’ll

relief at his

her a final glance before leaving with

comforter in frustration. “You’ve lost your mind.

wallowing sufficiently, she reasoned enough time had passed for her colleagues to be downstairs, She

quietly, opting for the emergency stairs over the elevator.

by the stairwell, frowning as she watched

She loaded her luggage onto the bus before heading

a Fortune 500 powerhouse, Grant Group employed countless talented individuals. Though brilliant women filled its ranks, Joycelyn stood out. Her presence was like morning mist–ethereal,

set her apart.

immediately. “Joycelyn, over her she called, waving

His sculpted profile and penetrating gaze–the same eyes that had devoured her the night before–sent her pulse

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

Selene asked, rushing over to link