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

a rosy flush

her like

me? Weren’t you

even realizing how bitter

beauty?” Ellison

change in her tone–soft, yet tinged with irritation.

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at her, scrutinizing her

her

as she briefly

to steady her before she could collapse

away angrily. “Don’t touch

firm grip,

said, “Stop pretending. You’re not

you have poor eyesight. I’ve

him an

was already

his deep voice a low rumble

of people you had a crush on, huh? Not going

he

and affectionate eyes narrowed, his brow

him blankly, offering no answer.

give you something to eat,” she said, extending

He eyed the delicate white arm before opening his

you biting me?” Joycelyn

asking for it.” Ellison’s voice was deep

She’s in trouble, and you’re staying up late to check on her. What about you?” Joycelyn pouted in annoyance, clearly getting worked up.

placed her arm on Ellison’s home clothes and

audacity to treat the president’s high–quality

before.” Joycelyn pouted, her face flushed, clearly

voice teasing but

like a little lion, landing directly

off guard, Ellison

undeterred, bit down on his neck,

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