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.

ring. If I wear it, won’t people start gossiping? Everyone knows

his voice still steady. “I’ll announce it tomorrow, so

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

10.”

flashy, just a plain wedding band. No fancy ring box, either Joycelyn carefully slipped it onto her ring finger.

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

like it.” Ellison gave a brief glance at her,

got into her car while Ellison got into his black

after the other, with Ellison

spot next to the garage,

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she didn’t immediately get out of the car. She waited until Ellison had locked his car and gone building before she stepped out,

e into the

breakfast. Fortunately, the events of yesterday

work, Joycelyn’s calm

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

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 gold, cost

dollars? No way, this is such a simple ring. It

Come on, spill it, which handsome guy

a response, but the mention of the price caught

years turned into my boyfriend.” Joycelyn explained, her usually composed face flushing slightly. She’d known Ellison for about two years, ever since she started working at the company.

a picture? Let me see!” Selene was practically

her hand and covered the ring with her right hand. “We’ve

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

smile. “I think he’s the

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

so we can meet him. Let’s all have a meal

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

a beautiful ring. Your boyfriend must be doing well 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