Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 72

After Joycelyn spoke, she noticed Tenley’s face darken immediately.

She gave a soft smile, as if her previous sharp words had just been a joke.

After all, when someone makes things difficult for her, there’s no need to be too concerned with saving face.

“Joycelyn, what’s that supposed to mean? Who are you disgusted with?” Tenley’s voice immediately rose, full of anger.

“Isn’t that the case?” Lucy chimed in, unafraid of Tenley’s fury.

The tension in the air thickened, and the other guests started to intervene.

“Come on, everyone, we’re all old classmates here, let’s keep things civil. This is the teacher’s birthday party, after all. Both of you beautiful ladies, please cool down.”

“Yes, let’s all sit down and wait for dinner to start.”

Two classmates, known for livening up the atmosphere, quickly stepped in to smooth things over, trying to divert attention away from the conflict.

“Looks like the teacher won’t be coming today, he’s feeling a bit under the weather. My gift’s already been delivered, so I’ll let

you

all enjoy the evening.” Joycelyn placed her gift with the others and, not wanting to linger, made her way towards the door.

Caroline nudged Tenley and gave her a look.

Though Tenley still looked displeased, she responded, “Joycelyn, I was too brash earlier. I truly hope you’re doing well, and I apologize. Let me toast to you with the first drink.”

Tenley, without hesitation, picked up a glass of wine and drank it in one go.

Joycelyn was skeptical. Something about this seemed off.

reunion. We’re all doing so well, and I really

Joycelyn gently back into her

down,

next to Joycelyn. You two

into the seat next to

former desk mate, Joycelyn remembered that he was quite introverted. During the year they sat together, they barely exchanged a

for her curiosity about his role in Ruby’s team, Joycelyn wouldn’t have come

he wore a Rolex worth over 150 thousand dollars, clearly a sign

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she bought

do you do

clearly uneasy. He kept

company do you work for?”

can’t really say,” Liam replied, shaking his head as he

a person who preferred

attention back to chatting

and comparisons between the classmates. The women especially were

no trouble chatting with everyone

pouring drinks for Liam, with increasingly exaggerated

up to excuse herself, claiming she needed to use

immediately nudged Caroline, signaling for her

whispered, “Don’t worry. I’ve already sent the photos. My

Ellison, she

wait,” Liam called, hurrying

turned around, “What’s

hope you don’t mind,” Liam said, looking nervous as he pulled

accept your gift. It’s not appropriate. I’m married. If my husband knew I was accepting gifts from other men,

had a fever before my exams? You bought me some cold medicine. If it weren’t for your kindness,