Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

We can start now. Mr. Grant, happy birthday and congratulations on your marriage, Leon raised his glass in a toast to Ellison.

At the Rolex store, Carmelo had just stepped out of his car and hurried into the VIP lounge, where Ruby was already waiting

for him.

When she saw him, her previously displeased expression immediately softened into a sweet smile. “Carmelo,” she greeted.

Carmelo, whose face usually wore a cold, brooding look, couldn’t help but show a genuine smile when he saw Ruby. He walked over quickly and asked, “Ruby, what’s going on? Why did you call me?”

Ruby immediately pulled him down to sit with her, holding his arm.

“I just saw a watch that would be perfect for you,” she said, taking out the watch she had just snatched from Joycelyn and carefully placing it on Carmelo’s wrist.

“Isn’t it beautiful? I picked it out just for you,” Ruby said, keeping her grip on Carmelo’s arm in a very intimate manner.

Carmelo, already fond of her, felt touched seeing the watch on his wrist

“I really like it. Thank you,” he said, his gaze full of restrained affection.

“You pick whatever you like. I’ll pay,” Carmelo said gently.

As a member of the prestigious Jones family, Carmelo was not lacking in wealth

Ruby, of course, knew his feelings for her but never made their relationship obvious, preferring instead to keep things subtle and use him to her advantage.

“I’ve prepared a birthday gift for Ellison. Can you give it to him on my behalf?” Ruby asked, her eyes sparkling as she picke up a small gift bag.

Carmelo’s smile immediately faded when he heard this.

Ruby gently shook his arm and whined, “Carmelo, please.”

Her sweet, coaxing voice left him with no resistance. “Fine. I’ll pass it along for you.”

“Thank you! Make sure you tell him it’s from you, and make sure he wears it tomorrow, Ruby said, wrapping her arm around his as she smiled sweetly.

Carmelo grunted quietly in response, “Okay.”

At the restaurant, Carmelo arrived about ten minutes late. He placed the gift Ruby asked him to deliver next to Ellison and said, “Ellison, happy birthday. This watch really suits you. Be sure to wear it tomorrow.”

Carmelo’s voice was calm and cold, with a hint of a smile that only made him seem distant.

Ellison replied in

toast, Leon said lazily, lifting

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been a long time since they’d all been together, so the atmosphere

the gifts from his friends down to the living room

the stairs with a glass of water, saw Ellison, who was a little tipsy. His usually stern face had a

into the sofa, leaning back and closing

walking over with

Grant had a few drinks with friends today. He might be a little

you want me to help him upstairs

clock was usually set

opened his eyes, his deep gaze meeting

stark contrast to his usual authoritative tone, now laced with a lazy, carefree edge. It was hard to tell if he was truly

to intrude further, so he left after

next to him and handed him the water, saying, “Drink some water. Would you like me to make you some hangover

Ellison took her soft, small hand into his, his voice low and dark as

made her feel a bit flustered, and she could feel sweat

me?” Ellison’s gaze was intense

with him for a moment made her heart skip

fluttered, and she nodded. ‘Mm,

sounds so dismissive,” Ellison released her hand and

Joycelyn unsure of what to do

dismissive?” she asked.

lie. True concern is gentle, Ellison’s voice was deep and rich, and it sent a strange

how to respond and stayed silent.

Ellison spoke again, “You’re just going through

eyes filled with confusion.

if

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are all these gifts from your friends?” she

obviously well–packaged and expensive. There were bottles

was

she’d seen today at the store, the one that the rich