Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 71

Joycelyn moved quickly, her steps brisk as she entered the elevator. She adjusted her mark and tied her hair into a low ponytail.

There was a slight change in her appearance compared to her usual office look, though it was while

She was being cautious, avoiding any potential surprises.

When the elevator reached the 8th floor, her high school friend was waiting just outside.

Joycelyn called out to a woman, “Lucy”

“Joycelyn… wow, you’re getting more beautiful by the day!” Lucy Barrett, a woman dressed in a professional outfit, greeted her. She radiated the typical aura of an urban white–collar worker.

Today, Joycelyn wore a light, intellectual outfit- a silk blouse paired with an A–line skirt.

The fabric was delicate, without any logos, exuding a quiet nobility. Worn by her, it gave off an elegant and captivating ana

Even among her peers, she stood out with a uniquely sweet and fresh charm.

“You’re still the queen of our class, aren’t you? So beautiful! And with a ring on your finger are you married now?” Lucy exclaimed, eyes wide as she stared at the wedding ring on Joycelyn’s finger.

“Oh my god, which man managed to win your heart? Didn’t he come with you?” Lucy, who worked in sales, was loud and enthusiastic, immediately glancing over Joycelyn’s shoulder as if looking for a companion.

Joycelyn blushed at her teasing.

“No, I came alone,” Joycelyn answered, not hiding the fact that she was married.

Nearby, several classmates, hearing Lucy’s loud exclamation, had gathered by the door and were looking in.

The guys‘ eyes lit up when they saw Joycelyn.

The ladies, however, wore more complicated expressions.

“Wow, our class beauty is here! She’s married but didn’t bring her husband… Looks like the guys in our class will be fighting for her attention today! Lucky them!”

followed the voice and saw Caroline Lucas,

monitor. I heard she’s working for a big company now and earns

high school classmates, she could still recognize some

of them was Tenley Reese, a member of the

reunions were a reflection of who people really were. Before Joycelyn even walked in, the “freaks” were already right there in front of her.

them made her fortune selling products online, and the other, Tenley, got rich through a sugar daddy. They’ve really changed,”

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bothered by their mockery.

yet? I brought a gift for him,” she said, wanting to focus on her gift for the teacher and enjoy

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might be a little late or may not come at all. We’ll all give the gifts together

course, us regular workers can’t compare to you. After all, you had the guts to mess around back in high school. We just couldn’t match up to that.”

enough for Tenley and Caroline

Lucy, then turned to size up

have been the class beauty, but she didn’t manage to land a big boss to pay for her. Doesn’t

calmly, a faint smile crossing her face. “Did your double eyelids get done with a cleaver? They’re so wide,” she said casually.

might have added, “Do you have some

burst out laughing, mimicking the same tone as the two girls, “Seriously, it’s so obvious,

and Caroline’s faces

makeup, Joycelyn’s natural beauty was enough to captivate everyone’s

the innocent act. I saw her sister at a rich kid’s birthday

melt that face down. You should send

employee to send over a syringe.

everyone’s attention seemed to be focused on Joycelyn. Even Liam, who had just entered, couldn’t

is here!” someone

the voice and saw it

from the awkward nerdy appearance she’d seen backstage at the conference.