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!”

voice and saw Caroline Lucas, the

she’s working for a big company now and

hadn’t been in touch with her high school classmates, she could still recognize

Tenley Reese, a member of the little

were a reflection of who people really were. Before Joycelyn even walked in, the “freaks”

Tenley, got rich through

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wasn’t bothered by

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

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a little late or may not come at all. We’ll all give the gifts together later,” Lucy said, leading her into

got closer, Lucy couldn’t resist taking a jab. “Of course, us regular workers can’t compare to you. After all, you had the guts to mess around back

enough for Tenley

this, the two former troublemakers shot sharp glares at Lucy, then turned to size up

manage to land a big boss to pay for

her face. “Did your double eyelids get done with a cleaver? They’re so

she weren’t so hungry, Joycelyn might have added, “Do you have some leftover

tone as the two girls, “Seriously, it’s so obvious,

faces twisted with

wearing makeup, Joycelyn’s natural beauty

the private room, the men there began showing an unusually keen interest in her. “That woman really knows how to play the innocent act. I saw her sister at a rich kid’s birthday party; she married some poor insurance salesman. What’s the point of

face. I bet you’ve got some hyaluronic acid that’ll melt that face down. You should send one over and ruin her looks,” Tenley said,

contacting an employee

private room, everyone’s attention seemed to be focused on Joycelyn. Even Liam, who had just entered,

is

the voice and saw

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