Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 62

Chapter 62

“I never thought you’d marry a poor man and get so corky, Octavia said, crossing her arms, looking down at joycelyn with an air of superiority.

The event outside was bustling with activity, and Octavia didn’t seem concerned about being overheard by anyone passing

be

Her gaze fell on the ring on Joycelyn’s finger. “Tsk, a fake Cartier, bought it off the street, didn’t you? You really are easy to fool”

“Octavia, if the vice president you just met knew about your…. affair with your boyfriend’s father, do you think you’d still be able to cling to those rich connections? Joycelyn’s cold stare made Octavia uneasy, her usual arrogance faltering for a

moment.

Ever since Joycelyn married that ‘poor guy,” her demeanor had changed.

“You dare?” Octavia’s voice was furious, and she tried to blame everything on Joycelyn, but Joycelyn interrupted her.

“It’s your own doing. Your karma.” Joycelyn glanced at Octavia briefly, then turned and walked away without a second thought.

Octavia stood there, seething with rage. But thankfully, the money family was bankrupt, so her own secrets wouldn’t come to light.

“I won’t let you off, Octavia muttered through gritted teeth, glaring at Joycelyn’s retreating figure.

As Joycelyn walked farther away, Octavia’s anger still hadn’t subsided.

“Hello, is that Joycelyn’s sister?” Linda hung up the phone and walked up to Octavia, striking up a conversation.

Octavia turned around and saw Linda’s work ID, noting her position as a director. Instantly, she put on a sweet smile.

“Hello, this is Octavia, Joycelyn’s sister. Octavia stretched out her hand politely.

Linda shook it, smiling as she said, “Did you just say she married a poor guy? Have you met him?”

Linda had heard some gossip at the company, though it hadn’t been blown out of proportion.

that was enough to make her cut off all contact with her family.” Octavia’s face was filled with disdain, but she quickly

nodded thoughtfully. “You’re the event’s hostess, right? You’re young and beautiful–how about we exchange contacts?

phone and added

touch.” Linda smiled and turned,

there, holding her phone, smiling like a blooming flower, glad

Octavia again, then took a

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she walked.

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planned for his birthday, had been forgotten because of the party.

little guilty

[What time will you be done? Let’s have

I’ll head over once I

be half an

where she

told her to hurry because Ruby had arrived and was making

of a grand entrance than just a simple greeting. What started as a professional event now had media flooding in. Cameras were clicking non–stop as they filmed Ruby at the

about to hold up a “We love you” sign. After the photos were taken and the check–in

questions from industry professionals with precision

a Chanel–style, elegant and professional outfit, Ruby exuded

couldn’t help but admire her.

She checked the time–almost time to leave. She planned to head to the

heard a man’s voice behind it, speaking calmly about the development and

Ruby’s loud, clear voice echoed through the venue, responding to a

widened in

“That voice sounds familiar. Could it be that Ruby was just a figurehead for the project? Maybe the real development was done by the

admiration turned to

their dirty little secrets.

heard the Q&A session winding down, and the man behind the door was likely about to leave. Joycelyn quickly

heard

Ruby and her entourage walked past, Ruby’s voice rang out. “Liam, the conference went really well. Keep pushing forward, and if I

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