Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 29

Joycelyn wasn’t in the best mood that morning, so she focused on work to distract herself.

Aurelia went to HR and returned with a new work badge, grinning and keeping her head down as she tried not to laugh.

“Congratulations to our Aurelia, now promoted to Director!” Selene teased, making a playful face.

It was only then that Joycelyn noticed Aurelia had come back from HR. “Congrats on the promotion, Aurelia! From now on, it’ll be ‘Director Finch Joycelyn clapped and cheered.

“Thanks to everyone’s support,” Aurelia replied with a smile. “And I owe it to Joycelyn’s good luck. How about I treat everyone to lunch? My treat!” The office burst into cheers at her offer.

“Sorry, I have plans, Anna Davidson, Linda’s assistant, said coolly, rejecting the invitation.

Their small team had split into two factions.

One group, led by Anna, mostly supported Linda and made up the majority of their department. They were constantly flattering Linda, hoping to take advantage of her connection with Ellison for career opportunities.

The other group, led by Aurelia, Joycelyn, and Selene, was a no–nonsense team who didn’t play office politics and preferred. to focus on getting their work done.

“Alright, I won’t keep everyone waiting. Joycelyn, Selene, let’s go!” Aurelia said.

“Sure,” Joycelyn immediately agreed.

Selene, equally excited, whispered something in Aurelia’s ear.

Aurelia nodded. ‘Sounds good. I’ll make a reservation. We’ll go to that star-rated restaurant next door. We get a discount with our work badges,” she said with a mischievous grin.

“Always thinking of us hardworking employees, our amazing Director Finch!” Selene complimented, lost in her thoughts. “Hey, do you think Mr. Grant doesn’t have any scandals because he’s into men? With his body and that powerful aura, he’s definitely got that emperor vibe,” Selene suddenly blurted out.

Joycelyn, who had been drinking water, immediately choked and started coughing violently. Her soft, pale face turned bright red from the coughing fit.

“Joycelyn, are you okay? That was some serious coughing.” Aurelia asked.

“I’m fine, just choked on air,” Joycelyn said quickly, waving her hand to signal she was okay.

“Take it easy, you’re getting all worked up.”

“I’m not worked up. Joycelyn muttered, wiping her mouth with a tissue, trying to avoid Selene’s cheeky gaze.

put on a sly

eyes. “You’re definitely up to

pure girl,” Selene said

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smiled but didn’t reply. If it weren’t for Selene’s constant teasing, she wouldn’t have gotten

made her face flush. She quickly turned her attention back to her work to distract

came, and the three of them left together to head to the restaurant.

protector now that you’re Director!” Selene and Joycelyn both linked

drinking party yesterday, I wouldn’t have gotten this lucky, Aurelia said

so talented, Aurelia. Mr. Grant definitely noticed your abilities,

chatted as they walked, and Joycelyn soon forgot about the

earlier.

told the other two to go

you waiting for?” Joycelyn

and order. I’ll catch up in a minute,” Selene said just as

it. “We’re here, where are

curiously

Mr. Grant said I’ll be getting the Director’s salary this month, so

cheeks flushed slightly, still feeling a bit

team lunches because they would eat up so much of

that she had cut ties with certain people, she felt lighter and more at ease accepting others‘ kindness–after all, she

steak set at this restaurant. Once they arrived, they chose

off to the service desk, probably to use her employee discount. Joycelyn settled down and started

and to Joycelyn’s surprise, she was accompanied by a tall,

have been over six feet tall, with an air of refined elegance and the poise of a young nobleman. His presence

college friends, Ronny Downs. He’s

polite smile, extended his hand. “Hello,

hand, offering a polite smile in return. “Hello, just call me

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at the annual meeting. Ronny

bit surprised. Her dark eyes widened as she tried to recall where they

smiled gently. “We only crossed paths from a distance. It’s perfectly

and thought, “Wow, she’s amazing huh? That’s