Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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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

narrowed her eyes. “You’re definitely

girl,” Selene said with a playful wink

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wouldn’t have gotten so drunk that night and ended up in that

thinking about it made her face flush. She quickly turned her attention

to head to the restaurant. It was only a

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

yesterday, I

definitely noticed your

and

earlier.

to go ahead and find a

waiting

catch up in a minute,”

“We’re here,

Joycelyn glanced curiously in the direction

grab a table. Mr. Grant said I’ll be getting the Director’s salary this month, so today’s meal

cheeks flushed slightly, still feeling a bit

so much of her budget. She also didn’t want to accept too much

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

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

with Aurelia, but Aurelia went off to the service desk, probably to use

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

of refined elegance and the poise of a young nobleman. His presence was both graceful and dignified. He looked

my college friends, Ronny Downs.

a polite smile, extended

a polite

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before, at the annual meeting. Ronny

Her dark eyes widened as

“We only crossed paths from a distance. It’s perfectly fine if

That’s exactly how