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.

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

then pushed Joycelyn gently

sat down, planning

You two were desk mates, right?”

pulling Liam into the seat

desk mate, Joycelyn remembered that he was quite introverted. During the year they

for her curiosity about his role

striking difference: he wore a Rolex worth over 150 thousand dollars, clearly a sign of Ruby’s

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this watch before when she bought a gift for Ellison at the store.

do you do now?” she asked

He kept his eyes fixed on his wine glass, his posture stiff.

do you work for?” Joycelyn asked

say,” Liam replied, shaking his head as he

share details about his work, likely a person who preferred to keep to himself. So, she

attention back to chatting with

between the classmates. The women especially were showing

with

drinks for Liam, with increasingly

bit overwhelming to Joycelyn, so she got up to excuse herself, claiming she needed to use the restroom, hoping to leave the

nudged Caroline, signaling for her to

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

Ellison, she was stopped by Liam.

called, hurrying up

and turned around, “What’s

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

appropriate. I’m married. If my husband knew I was accepting gifts from other men, he’d be upset,” Joycelyn replied bluntly, refusing the

before my exams? You bought me some cold medicine. If it weren’t for your kindness, I definitely would’ve failed,”