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.

wear it, won’t people start gossiping? Everyone knows I’m single. Suddenly

steady. “I’ll announce it tomorrow, so no one gets the wrong

grabbing his wrist and taking the ring from him. “Alright,

10.”

diamonds–understated and not too expensive. It wasn’t flashy, just a plain wedding band. No fancy ring box,

she said, admiring the ring as she

brief glance

out of the elevator, and Joycelyn got into her car

other, with Ellison trailing behind her car

came 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 to park. She easily

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She 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

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

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 her fingers over her smooth skin like

feeling a little creeped out by her intensity. But what really left Joycelyn stunned was that this simple- looking ring, which didn’t even seem to contain

ring. It

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

a response, but the mention of the price

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

you have a picture? Let me see!”

embarrassed, quickly withdrew her hand and covered the ring with her right hand. “We’ve

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

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

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

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,

we have time. He’s really busy,” Joycelyn laughed, letting Selene play with

for himself, too. This is a couple’s ring, right? I heard they cost over 40 thousand dollars. He bought a matching pair for both of you as soon