Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

In the restaurant, the group started by raising their glasses to Aurelia, toasting her promotion. After that, they chatted for at

little while.

During the conversation, it was mostly Selene and Aurelia who were talking excitedly, with Selene treating Ronny like an old friend. She wasn’t shy about venting her frustrations with Linda, almost as if she were enjoying a sense of triumph

“Ronny, you can’t tell anyone about this, okay? I still need to work under her,” Selene whispered conspiratorially.

“Don’t worry. I haven’t heard a thing.” Ronny replied with a smile, playing the role of waiter.

He would occasionally join in the conversation, but mostly focused on cutting the steaks. With a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, his movements were precise and graceful.

“Director Finch, here’s your sirloin steak. Be careful, it’s hot,” Ronny said.

“Thanks, Mr. Downs. You’re so thoughtful!” Aurelia took the plate with both hands, clearly appreciative.

“I can do it myself, Joycelyn said, not used to being fussed over like that. She politely declined when Ronny tried to take her steak away.

“It’s really no trouble, the steak is too hot. You don’t want to burn yourself,” Ronny insisted.

“It’s fine, he just loves cutting steak for people. This pasta is really good too. You should try it,” Selene said, pointing to a small dish of pasta.

Joycelyn couldn’t argue with Selene, so she reluctantly put down her knife and fork. “Thanks, Mr. Downs.”

“It’s nothing,” Ronny replied with a gentle smile.

Joycelyn glanced over at Aurelia’s plate, where the steak had been sliced with absolute precision–each cut neat and perfec It was clear that Ronny wasn’t just careful, he was also a bit of a perfectionist.

Ronny’s movements were elegant. He started from the left side of the steak, cutting from the outside in. He fixed the steak with his fork, then sliced off a perfect bite–sized piece with his knife. Every cut was so precise it looked almost artistic.

“All done,” Ronny said, sliding the plate of steak toward Joycelyn.

plate when suddenly, she felt a sharp,

of dark, piercing ones. She froze, thinking, ‘Ellison? What is he doing

through the large windows, outlining his

seemed almost sculpted in the golden light. His eyes, calm but unwavering, carried

away, trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible. She thought, ‘Please don’t notice me, please don’t

straight

the corner of her eye, Joycelyn could see his black

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Her heart, which had been racing in her chest, seemed to drop into her stomach.

respectfully as he approached. Aurelia and the others all turned

both

also stood, offering a

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Her mind was spinning, and all she could hear was the buzzing sound in her

table full of food. “Dining, I

were celebrating Aurelia’s promotion. By the way, Mr. Grant, you’ve gotten even more handsome since the last time I saw you!” Selene, the little fangirl, couldn’t help herself, her eyes shining with admiration.

you mind if I joined you?” Ellison asked smoothly, his voice calm but with

caught off guard. She quickly

with his gentle manner, both invited Ellison to sit.

placed it behind Ellison.

deep, cold gaze settling on Joycelyn. “The

She mustered the courage to glance at Ellison seated beside her. His face was as cold as always, his

a little muffled, too nervous to sound calm.

does Mr. Grant prefer to

the one that’s already cut looks good,” Ellison replied, his gaze never leaving Joycelyn’s tense face. His eyes

like a weight pressing on her. It was clear from the beginning he wasn’t

Mr. Grant doesn’t mind, you can go ahead.” She slowly pushed the

“You go

my own steak for you, Ronny said, placing a fresh fork next to Ellison’s plate. then looking

steak?” Ellison’s voice was still as cold as ever, but it carried a tone of superiority, like he

Joycelyn quickly denied, shaking her head.