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.

for the trouble,” Ellison replied

have a toast, Leon said lazily,

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had been a long time since they’d all been together,

got home. William brought the gifts from his friends down to the living

saw Ellison, who was a little tipsy. His usually stern face

into the sofa, leaning back and closing his

are you drunk?” Joycelyn asked, walking over with a glass of warm water.

drinks with friends today. He might be a little tipsy.

problem. Do you want me to help him upstairs to rest?” Joycelyn asked.

Ellison’s body clock was usually set for a 9:30

opened his eyes,

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

want to intrude further, so he left after giving them a few simple reminders.

Ellison, holding the water cup, looking at his handsome face. She sat down next to him and handed him the water, saying, “Drink some water. Would you like me to make you some

his, his voice

warm hand envelop hers. The heat from his hand made her feel a bit flustered, and she could feel sweat starting

concerned about me?” Ellison’s gaze was intense as he looked

deepened with meaning, and even just locking eyes with him for a moment made her

she nodded. ‘Mm, drinking

so dismissive,” Ellison released her hand and closed his

Joycelyn unsure of what to do

dismissive?” she asked.

Ellison’s voice was deep and rich, and it sent a strange

how to respond

pause, Ellison spoke again, “You’re just going through the

clear eyes

have really been drunk if he

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these gifts from your friends?”

bottles of wine and golf clubs, clearly all quite

her eye–it was from Rolex, and it

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