Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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.

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

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

That was some

choked on air,” Joycelyn said quickly, waving her hand to signal she was okay.

it easy, you’re getting all worked

up. Joycelyn muttered, wiping her mouth with a tissue, trying to avoid Selene’s cheeky

on a sly

eyes. “You’re definitely

I’m just an innocent, pure girl,” Selene said with a playful wink

glasses to Aurelia, toasting her promotion. After that,

little while.

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

can’t tell anyone about this, okay? I still need to work

I haven’t heard a thing.” Ronny replied with a smile, playing

steaks. With a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, his movements were precise and graceful.

sirloin steak. Be careful, it’s

so thoughtful!” Aurelia took

it myself, Joycelyn said, not used to being fussed over like that. She politely declined when Ronny tried

hot. You don’t want to burn yourself,” Ronny insisted.

This pasta is really good too. You should try it,” Selene

reluctantly put down her knife and fork. “Thanks,

nothing,” Ronny replied with