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.

on a sly

eyes. “You’re definitely up to something.”

pure girl,” Selene said with a

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constant teasing, she wouldn’t have gotten so drunk that night and ended up in that awkward

quickly turned her attention back to her work to distract

the three of them left together to head to the restaurant. It was only a ten–minute walk, so

be our protector now that you’re Director!” Selene

Joycelyn to that drinking party yesterday, I wouldn’t have gotten this lucky, Aurelia said with

talented, Aurelia. Mr. Grant definitely noticed your abilities, Joycelyn said,

three of them laughed and chatted as they walked, and Joycelyn soon

earlier.

to go ahead and find a seat while she waited

are you waiting for?” Joycelyn asked.

in a minute,” Selene said just as her

here, where are you?”

chatted on the phone, Joycelyn glanced curiously

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

cheeks flushed slightly, still feeling a bit shy.

lunches because they would eat up so much of her budget. She also didn’t want to accept

and more at ease accepting others‘ kindness–after

restaurant. Once they arrived, they chose a quiet, cozy

Aurelia went off to the service desk, probably to use her

and to Joycelyn’s surprise, she was accompanied by

feet tall, with an air of refined elegance and the poise of a young nobleman. His presence was both graceful and dignified. He looked vaguely

friends, Ronny Downs.

looked at Joycelyn and, with a polite smile,

and shook his hand, offering a polite

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you before, at the

widened as she tried to recall where they

only crossed paths from a distance. It’s perfectly fine if you don’t remember?

each other from afar and thought, “Wow, she’s amazing huh? That’s exactly how I felt when I first met Joycelyn. Looks like she’s