Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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The vague comments quickly pushed Joycelyn into the spotlight, sparking currently there the one wingmy

People were naturally drawn to gossip, and with hundreds of colleagues in the company, emper sweet garistating about this employee who had not only caught the attention of the joint venture penners ba dan want wat mar

affection.

It wasn’t even time for work yet, but the messages quickly piled up, rear

Joycelyn didn’t usually pay much attention to the company–wide chat, but it was sele’s wide wore that has circulating from other departments, all asking about her.

“Joycelyn, have you seen the company chat? Selene says Mr. Crows is pursuing your selve’s wer was filled cars

That was when Joycelyn realized that rumors were already tying her name to Tommy’s, creating the other er der

[There’s no way Joycelyn would be interested in someone like Mr. Crowd) Aurelia, who had also seen the messages. immediately stepped in to defend her.

Aurelia sent a laughing emoji. II was at the dinner last night too, but I didn’t notice Mr. Ces giving Joycelyn wy special attention. If anything, he seemed to appreciate Ms. Lome more]

Meanwhile, Linda, lying in her hospital bed, watched the chaos she’d stirred with a self–tied work. When she w Aurelia’s message, her expression darkened.

Linda quickly replied. [Joycelyn had been drinking last night. Halfway through the event, Mr. Gross gave her a ride bome They both left early, and then, after that, they signed the contract so quickly. It’s obvious that Joycelyn must have played big part in that (with her charm).J

This message sent even more waves through the chat.

Joycelyn read it and felt her hands shake with anger. It was clear that Linda was intentionally spreading rumors, trying imply that she and Tommy were involved, or worse, that their relationship had taken a more intimate turn.

Joycelyn closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath, and then said calmly. “Aurelia, could you please distribute the flowers to everyone?”

“Sure.” Aurelia and Selene immediately offered to help.

Joycelyn took the 52 roses to Linda’s office herself, placing them next to Linda’s professional photo on the desk, then took a picture of the setup.

When she came back downstairs, she saw that every colleague had either a bouquet on their desk or in their hands. Joycelyn

photo of the signed document and the

been delivered to your office.

alcohol, but somehow you ended up pouring me liquor. Since I can’t hold my liquor, my friend had to take me home. As for you and Mr. Cross–being so

respect with a hint of lightheartedness. Her message had a formal tone, as if she were handling an office task, but it

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a work–related matter, Joycelyn managed

in, began to

the fire.

pot. [But those red roses. they symbolize love! I heard they were for you. Didn’t

of the department. Everyone got one,

assistant up, and he had no more to

kept her responses cautious, making sure not

tried one last attempt. [Joycelyn,

provoke me, to make me a topic of office gossip, and give the impression that I am

who knows? By now, the photos of

when it was instigated by someone in a superior position, was hard to navigate. Despite Joycelyn’s calm exterior, she couldn’t avoid being dragged into

showing they were watching the spectacle unfoldalt

was getting frustrated. She didn’t reply, but it looked like

who usually never spoke in the company–wide group chat, had already posted a couple of messages this morning. and now, his tone had

[Company chat: No more nonsense! Unless it’s an

had been gleefully gossiping went silent. The chat, which had been full of nonstop messages,

ordered with a stern expression, “William, adjust the settings so only I can post. Mute everyone

his phone and made

the mute notifications went out, the group finally quieted down. The earlier chaos was now

hell out of them to secure each contract, it suggests your leadership still needs improvement]

hit everyone like a punch to the gut. Hundreds of people reading the chat could almost feel the

everyone was on edge, silently processing

few days off to rest. Aurelia is highly capable, so

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