Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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Chapter 37

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.

hesitated. “But… it’s a ring. If I wear it, won’t people start gossiping? Everyone

voice still steady. “I’ll announce

grabbing his wrist and taking the ring from him. “Alright, I’ll wear it. But

10.”

expensive. It wasn’t flashy, just a plain wedding band. No fancy ring box, either Joycelyn carefully slipped it onto her ring

It’s nice,” she said, admiring the ring

Ellison gave a brief glance at her, his tone

elevator, and Joycelyn got into

other, with Ellison trailing behind her car at a leisurely pace.

deliberately waited a bit longer. There was an empty charging spot next to the garage, and

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Ellison had locked his car and

e into the

events of yesterday seemed to have blown over–no one was gossiping or

everyone settled in for work, Joycelyn’s calm morning was suddenly interrupted

20 thousand dollars

intensity. But what really left Joycelyn stunned was that this simple- looking

is such a simple ring. It

Come on, spill it, which handsome guy won you over?” Selene teased,

a response, but the mention of the price

explained, her usually composed face

have a picture? Let me

withdrew her hand and covered the ring with her right hand. “We’ve only just started dating,

than Mr. Downs?” Selene grinned, raising

a smile. “I think he’s the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.

who could make someone as traditionally reserved as her act on impulse–if she

meet him. Let’s all have a meal together and check him out,” Selene said, grabbing Joycelyn’s hand again and gently running her

He’s really busy,” Joycelyn laughed, letting

a couple’s ring, right? I heard they cost over 40 thousand