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

sleeping with her

maintaining his composure while she fidgeted. “Everyone’s in the restaurant now. Wait

on the bed’s edge, twisting her

right in front of her. His model–worthy physique and chiseled features moved with

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

this,” he

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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while he was a powerful and wealthy man–way out of her league. She

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

never mention this again. My only request is that no one else finds out.” She

relented. “Fine. I’ll head

his departure was

a final glance before leaving with

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

enough time had passed for her colleagues to be downstairs, She washed her face. donned a mask, and carefully checked the hallway.

slipped out quietly, opting for the emergency

stairwell, frowning as she

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

individuals. Though brilliant women filled its ranks, Joycelyn stood out. Her presence was like

set her apart.

over her she called, waving

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

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

drunk?” Selene asked, rushing over to link