Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 69

Joycelyn clenched her left hand tightly on her lap.

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At that moment, she couldn’t help but feel some resentment toward Ellison. He had promised to keep things low–key, but there he was, openly wearing a matching couple’s wedding ring, which only put her in an awkward position.

But after some thought, she realized Anna was the one stirring the pot, and logic told her not to let her frustration be directed at Ellison.

“You’re the one trying to make a scene here. Are you aiming to embarrass me, Mr. Grant, or Ms. Wilson? Or maybe you just want to make yourself feel better?” Joycelyn responded with a question, her tone calm but pointed.

Anna had been gloating, thinking she would get the upper hand. She had spent enough time with Linda to know Ruby couldn’t stand anyone overshadowing her.

Anna thought that by putting Joycelyn in a difficult spot, Ruby would turn on her, but Joycelyn’s cool, collected reply caught her off guard. Anna’s smug expression faltered, and she seemed flustered.

“I… I just want you to stay in your place and stop creating rumors that could damage Mr. Grant’s reputation,” Anna stammered, her eyes darting nervously at Ellison, whose cold gaze made her nervous.a looked at Ellison Grant, who had a cold expression. She was so frightened by his cold gaze that she stuttered.

Joycelyn smiled faintly and then said, “How many people in this company are wearing the same wedding ring? Does that mean everyone’s Mr. Grant’s lover? Does that show any respect for him, or for the others around here?”

Ellison put his fork down with a sharp clink, his icy gaze settling on Anna with an intensity that could freeze anyone in their tracks.

“The company has a clear policy. Anyone spreading false rumors that damage the company’s image will be fired immediately,” Ellison stated, his voice low and threatening.

Anna, her face going pale, jumped to her feet and bowed frantically. “Mr. Grant, I didn’t mean to offend you. It’s her.” She pointed at Joycelyn, her voice sharp with frustration.

“It’s her! She’s been showing off that matching wedding ring, and at the annual meeting, some people even saw her sneaking into Mr. Grant’s room, but you weren’t there. She’s the one trying to seduce Mr. Grant, spreading these rumors!”

blame onto Joycelyn, hoping to escape the

a moment, but she quickly regained her calm. She pulled the

cafeteria were watching, stunned, as Anna tried to drag Joycelyn down with

hint of nervousness or embarrassment, it would only fuel the rumors.

saw this happen? Bring them forward to confront me,” Joycelyn said, her voice unwavering.

surely back down. Joycelyn didn’t care if anyone doubted her, her eyes cold as she continued, “You’ve caused trouble and spread slander. If Mr.

of helplessness and frustration

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if you prefer, we can take legal action after a proper investigation Villivor’s reci through the tension. His cold, stern gaze made

her own words, feeling as if the world was collapsing around her. She slumped into

I’m sorry, Joycelyn! I’ll kneel, please, just ask Mr. Grant not to fire me. I was just being,

sorry for her. She

I’ll accept it. But if you’re only apologizing because Mr.

that Mr. Grant stood up for me. You can’t

calmly walked to the recycling station. She left without looking back. Once Joycelyn was

though all her energy had been sapped from her. Sweat dotted her forehead, and it was clear how anxious and terrified

had been on edge, worried that one wrong word or glance could give others reason to doubt

couldn’t help but realize just how much scrutiny and attention came with being in a high position, how many eyes

caught up with her, noticing

Joycelyn said, shaking