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.

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

fine,” Ellison interrupted, his voice still steady. “I’ll announce it

his wrist and taking the ring from him.

10.”

flashy, just a plain wedding band.

pick this out? It’s nice,” she said, admiring the ring

a brief glance at

elevator, and Joycelyn got into her car

with Ellison trailing behind her car

time to park. Joycelyn deliberately waited a bit longer. There was an empty charging spot next to the garage, and it was the perfect place

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the car. She waited until Ellison had locked his car and gone building before she stepped out, careful

e into the

of yesterday seemed to have

in for work, Joycelyn’s calm morning

the other day–it’s worth over 20 thousand dollars Selene grabbed Joycelyn’s hand,

a little creeped out by her intensity. But what really left Joycelyn stunned was

thousand dollars? No way, this is such a simple ring. It must’ve only cost several hundred dollars,” Joycelyn said, still in

had time to catch up yet. Come on, spill it, which handsome guy won you over?” Selene teased, lifting Joycelyn’s chin with a mischievous

the mention of the

for years turned into my boyfriend.” Joycelyn explained, her usually composed face flushing slightly. She’d known Ellison

Do you have a picture? Let me see!” Selene was practically bouncing with excitement.

her right hand. “We’ve only just

Downs?” Selene grinned, raising her

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

make someone as traditionally reserved as her act on impulse–if she were drunk, she might just throw caution to the wind.

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

have time. He’s really busy,” Joycelyn

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