Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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Chapter 37

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“It’s nothing.” Joycelyn shook her head, quickly suppressing the smile that had been creeping onto her face. She forced a neutral expression and casually inspected the new furniture in the living room.

Aside from the artwork on the walls, everything had been completely replaced. The speed and efficiency with which it was done–thanks to the power of money–was truly impressive.

The air was filled with an awkward tension neither of them could quite explain.

Joycelyn glanced over at Ellison, who was standing by the kitchen counter, drinking water. After a moment’s hesitation, she spoke up. “Uh, it’s getting late. How about we grab breakfast at the office?”

“Okay.” Ellison finished his water and responded in a low, steady tone.

Joycelyn, feeling nervous, didn’t dare to say anything more.

They walked in silence to the elevator, heading for the garage to get their cars.

Ellison walked ahead, while Joycelyn followed behind like a little shadow, her gaze fixed on his tailored pants and polished shoes.

When the elevator doors opened, Joycelyn saw him step inside and immediately followed.

Ellison stood tall and composed in the corner of the elevator, casually pressing the button for their floor. Just as the doors were about to close, he extended his hand to her,pffering a ring.

“What?” Joycelyn froze for a second, her dark eyes blinking in confusion. She took a closer look, realizing it was indeed a ring. She looked up at him, utterly taken by surprise.

“Put it on. That way, no one will try to set you up with anyone,” Ellison said coolly, his face unreadable, his tone as calm and commanding as always.

raised her hand but hesitated. “But… it’s a ring. If I wear it, won’t

still steady. “I’ll announce

and taking the ring from him. “Alright, I’ll

10.”

small circle of diamonds–understated and not too expensive. It wasn’t flashy, just a plain wedding band. No fancy ring box, either Joycelyn carefully

admiring the ring as

Ellison gave a brief glance at her, his tone i

Joycelyn got into her car while Ellison got

one after the other, with Ellison trailing behind her car at a leisurely

spot next to the garage, and it was the perfect place

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waited until Ellison had locked his car

e into the

clocked in and then headed to the employee cafeteria for breakfast. Fortunately, the events of yesterday seemed to have blown over–no one was gossiping or whispering as she walked through

work, Joycelyn’s calm morning

A new Cartier one! I saw it online the other day–it’s worth over 20 thousand dollars Selene grabbed Joycelyn’s hand, running her fingers over her smooth skin

really left Joycelyn stunned was that this simple- looking ring, which

simple ring. It must’ve only cost several

yet. Come on, spill it, which handsome guy won you over?” Selene teased, lifting Joycelyn’s chin with

prepared a response, but the mention of

composed face flushing slightly. She’d known Ellison

Let me see!” Selene was practically bouncing with excitement.

her right hand. “We’ve

he better–looking than Mr. Downs?” Selene

with a smile. “I think he’s the most handsome

was the kind of man who could make someone as traditionally reserved as her act on impulse–if she were drunk, she

him out so we can meet him. Let’s all have a meal together and check him out,” Selene said, grabbing Joycelyn’s hand again

busy,” Joycelyn laughed, letting Selene play with

himself, too. This is a couple’s ring, right? I heard they cost over 40 thousand dollars. He bought a matching