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, the school’s notorious troublemaker, standing

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

in touch with her high school classmates, she could

Reese, a member of the little troublemaker trio.

Before Joycelyn even walked

the other, Tenley, got rich through a sugar daddy. They’ve really changed,” Lucy whispered to Joycelyn as they walked toward

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wasn’t bothered by

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

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not come at all.

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

enough for Tenley

former troublemakers shot sharp glares at Lucy,

beauty, but she didn’t manage to land a big boss

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

Joycelyn might have added, “Do you have some

mimicking the same tone as the two

faces

makeup, Joycelyn’s natural beauty was enough

play the innocent act. I saw her sister at a rich

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

Caroline replied, immediately contacting an employee to send over

focused on Joycelyn. Even Liam, who

genius designer is here!” someone

the voice and saw it was

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