Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Her family was a pit of vipers, and the last thing she wanted was to drag him into their poison.

“If I cared about status, we wouldn’t be married, Ellison stated, his handsome features cast in elevator shadows

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“What?” She dabbed her eyes, studying him. She had always thought their marriage had been purely impulsive. She now wondered if he had investigated her background beforehand.

“No family could outrank mine.” His voice carried no emotion beyond cold fact. “Protecting one’s wife is basic duty.”

Relief and gratitude washed through her. Without him, things could have ended horrifically.

“Thank you.” Her voice caught. “I thought marriage would fix everything Instead, I’ve only made it your problem too.” She’d hoped marriage would be her escape from this toxic family, but now she’d dragged him into this mess.

“If you want-“she began softly.

“Enough,” he cut off her attempt at offering divorce. “We’re going home.”

The elevator doors opened and he released her hand.

Still overwhelmed by emotional pressure, she barely registered the loss of contact. Her spirits had hit rock bottom, and the thought of going home filled her with dread.

Given Ellison’s icy nature, he wouldn’t simply tolerate being insulted by the Mercers and dismissed as a gold–digger. Their accusations had sown the seeds of their own destruction

“Did you drive here?” She sniffled.

“Yes,” he replied simply.

“They’re probably watching from above. Your car would give everything away–maybe take mine?” she suggested.

His expression spoke volumes.

Eight faces pressed against upstairs windows as Ellison folded his frame into Joycelyn’s tiny car.

loser,” Octavia sneered. “Wasting that pretty face on a nobody when she

her office, Phineas spat. “Iris, stay out of it. This is for your

Iris

anymore. She’s married. You just need to focus on being my wife,”

didn’t dare retort, her tears

have me, Moin; Octavia cooed, linking arms with her other. “We’re

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understand.” Iris sighed.

that Joycelyn wouldn’t let her mother suffer alone.

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car. He’d already asked his assistant to retrieve

quite uncomfortable. Want to wait while he gets

changed the topic.

work her stomach was too full of anger and anxiety to feel hunger. Im not hungry. Besides, I still need to buy bedding and

darkening. His

could visit the grocery shop and

cook.” His brows furrowed slightly.

Pretty well actually–perfect way to thank you for the car.

deliver whatever ingredients you need,” he explained, speaking more than usual. It was unlike him to elaborate so much, but he seemed concerned she might

power of wealth and influence–one word

But hav

the company, handle their personal matters gave her pause. She

too,” she conceded “Just have him send what

her his unlocked phone. “Call William.” His focus

keep this private.

my right hand. He knows more than you do,” he said.

I

eat out.” His patience visibly

to have ingredients delivered for

What do you like to eat?”

not picky.” Years of dependence had erased her preferences. Having enough

we get the most expensive. His approach was straightforward–he never struggled with decisions. He either wanted

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