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.

old class reunion. We’re all doing so well, and I really hope you’re doing well too. The teacher’s

Joycelyn gently back into

didn’t resist and sat down, planning to slip away

sit next to Joycelyn. You

said, pulling Liam into the

they sat together, they barely exchanged a word, other than asking for homework and the

about his role in Ruby’s team, Joycelyn wouldn’t have

attire plain, there was a striking difference: he wore a Rolex worth over 150 thousand dollars,

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she bought

do you do

uneasy. He kept his eyes fixed on his wine

Which company do you

I can’t really say,” Liam replied, shaking his

to share details about his work, likely a person who preferred to

attention back to chatting with Lucy.

between the classmates.

with everyone and

kept pouring drinks for Liam, with increasingly exaggerated

she got up to excuse herself, claiming she needed to use the

Caroline, signaling for

I’ve already sent the

she was

wait,” Liam called, hurrying up

and turned

have something for you. I hope you don’t mind,” Liam said, looking nervous as he pulled a small box from his

can’t accept your gift. It’s not appropriate. I’m married. If my husband knew I was accepting

Do you remember when I had a fever before my exams? You bought me some cold medicine. If it weren’t for your kindness, I definitely would’ve failed,” Liam explained, his voice urgent