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.

I wear it, won’t people start gossiping? Everyone knows I’m single. Suddenly wearing a wedding ring at

interrupted, his voice still steady. “I’ll announce it tomorrow, so no one gets

his wrist and taking the ring from

10.”

band with a small circle of diamonds–understated and not too expensive. It wasn’t flashy, just a plain

It’s nice,” she said, admiring the ring as she turned her

gave a brief

the elevator, and Joycelyn got into her

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

longer. There was an empty charging spot next to the garage, and it was the perfect place to park. She

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had locked his car and gone building

e into the

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

settled in for work, Joycelyn’s calm morning was suddenly interrupted by Selene’s loud

You’re wearing a ring! A new Cartier one! I saw it online the other day–it’s worth over 20 thousand dollars Selene grabbed Joycelyn’s hand, running

what really left Joycelyn stunned was that this simple- looking ring, which didn’t even seem to contain gold, cost 20

such a simple ring. It must’ve only cost several hundred dollars,” Joycelyn said,

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

already prepared a response, but the mention of the price

just that… a friend I’ve known for years turned into my boyfriend.” Joycelyn explained, her usually composed face flushing

picture? Let me see!”

her hand and covered the ring with her right hand. “We’ve only just started dating, so there aren’t any pictures yet.”

better–looking than Mr. Downs?” Selene grinned,

with a smile. “I think he’s

someone as traditionally reserved as her act on impulse–if she

finally in a relationship! When you get a chance, bring him out so we can meet him. Let’s all have a meal

time. He’s really busy,” Joycelyn

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