Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Ellison’s phone rang. William was calling.

He picked up the call, holding the phone to his ear,

Without turning on speakerphone, Joycelyn clearly heard the update from the other end.

Ruby wasn’t in danger of dying, but her face was severely disfigured, and the situation wasn’t looking good.

Joycelyn pouted, clearly unimpressed. ‘Why would she call him this late? Looks like their relationship isn’t as bad as it

seemed.’

A sudden feeling of uncase settled in her chest.

She felt her mouth go dry and reached for a white bottle sitting on Ellison’s desk. Without thinking, she twisted off the cap and took a swig.

After a sip of water, she looked at him, still trying to hold her ground.

“Okay, got it,” Ellison replied in a low voice.

Joycelyn, a bit jealous, moved quickly–too quickly for Ellison to stop her before it was too late.

She nearly downed the whole thing in one go.

As the liquid slid down her throat, she immediately regretted it. It wasn’t water but alcohol.

Joycelyn quickly stopped herself, coughing twice, then held up the bottle to examine it.

The text was in some foreign language, but it certainly smelled like alcohol.

Joycelyn asked, “Is this alcohol?”

“I just grabbed whatever was handy,” Ellison said, as if it were no big deal.

Just moments ago, he had exuded an air of seriousness, but now all his attention was drawn to Joycelyn’s actions.

He snatched the sleek bottle from her hand.

“Drinking during your period? What are you thinking?” Ellison said.

“Ah, alcohol… Oh my…” Joycelyn, who had been so energetic just a moment ago, suddenly felt her body go

and a rosy

alcohol hit her like a ton of

“Why are you still holding me? Weren’t you supposed to

out an accidental burp, not even realizing how

Ellison

the change in her tone–soft, yet tinged

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her, scrutinizing

forgot about her right after hanging up your

briefly met Ellison’s eyes

immediately reached out to steady her before she could

away angrily. “Don’t touch me.”

with a firm grip, he held

said, “Stop pretending. You’re not fooling me.”

said, “Fooling you? I think you have poor eyesight. I’ve always been cute

sheepishly, then gave him an exaggeratedly

she was already out of her

low rumble that made Joycelyn

had a class reunion today. A lot of people you had a crush on,

she wasn’t talking, he decided

and affectionate eyes narrowed, his brow furrowed, now radiating an aura of interrogation

blankly, offering no answer.

me give you something to eat,”

He eyed the delicate white arm before

you a dog? Why are you biting me?” Joycelyn blinked, feeling confused, though

it.” Ellison’s voice was deep as he

and Ms. Wilson are classmates, right? She’s in trouble, and you’re staying up late to check on her. What about you?” Joycelyn pouted in annoyance,

placed her arm on Ellison’s home clothes and rubbed

audacity to treat the president’s high–quality homewear

never been bitten before.” Joycelyn pouted, her face flushed, clearly starting to relax

voice

thinking, Joycelyn leaped onto him like a little lion, landing

Ellison stumbled

his

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