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!”

Lucas, the

heard she’s working for a big company

been in touch with her high school classmates, she could

Reese, a member

even walked in, the

her fortune selling products online, and the other, Tenley, got rich

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

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late or may not come at all. We’ll all give the gifts together

workers can’t compare to you. After

enough for Tenley and Caroline to

former troublemakers shot sharp glares at Lucy, then turned to size up Joycelyn, dressed simply but

may have been the class beauty, but she didn’t manage to land a big boss to pay for her. Doesn’t seem like she’s doing so well after all,”

double eyelids get done with a cleaver? They’re so wide,” she said

added, “Do you have some leftover food stuck

tone as the

and Caroline’s faces

not wearing makeup, Joycelyn’s natural beauty was

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

melt that face down. You should send

an employee to send

Even Liam, who had just entered, couldn’t help but

our genius designer is here!” someone

turned toward the voice and saw it was Liam.

nerdy appearance she’d seen backstage at the conference. Today, he looked