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.

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

burned with mortification. Already shy about romanec matters, sleeping with her boss made her want to crawl into

she fidgeted. “Everyone’s in

the bed’s edge, twisting her fingers together.

he began dressing right in front of her. His model–worthy

glimpse of him sent her heart racing. ‘Selene wasn’t wrong she thought. These cool composed types really are something else behind closed doors.

take responsibility for this,” he stated

no, absolutely not! We’re both adults–this was mutual.

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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

wonder if he seemed like some villain forcing himself on an innocent girl. “But I’m

Let’s just never mention this again. My only request is that no one else finds out.” She dropped her gaze to her feet, wilting under

studying her silently, he relented. “Fine.

relief at his

her a final glance before leaving

“You’ve lost your mind. Joycelyn! Of all the men in the world, you had to sleep with

she reasoned enough time had passed for her colleagues to be downstairs, She washed her face. donned a mask, and

she slipped out quietly, opting

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

and quickly packed. She loaded her luggage onto the bus before heading to the

powerhouse, 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

set her apart.

over

her Turning slightly, she met Ellison’s eyes. His sculpted profile and penetrating gaze–the same

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

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