Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 89

Just a moment ago, in front of Isolde, she softly called him “hushandl

Now, behind his back, she’s addressing him formally as “Mr. Graft”

Ellison’s jawline tightened, his eyes glaring at Joycelyn. His face owed no emotion, but anyone could see the subtle clenching of his jaw and the faint rise of his cheekbones,

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“Why are you looking at me like you’re about to devour me? We agreed on getting married, not having kids, she said, trying to break the tension.

It wasn’t that Joycelyn didn’t like kids; on the contrary, she really did.

But their marriage was a bit unconventional, with little emotion foundation, and she feared that a child might not feel the warmth of a loving home.

Ellison scoffed, “Mrs. Grant, with your acting skills, I should open a company and cast you as the lead. By the end of the year, you might even win Best Actress at the awards.”

Joycelyn glanced at him, annoyed, as she buckled her seatbelt, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of him acting so gruff.

This cold, aloof man spoke with such sharp words.

Joycelyn said, “It’s not that I’m afraid you won’t raise the child well; with your resources, I’m sure you’ll provide a good life” for them. But you’re so busy….

“Can you really be the father that sets the right example? Will you have time to be there for the child? Babies don’t just grow

well on their own, and I don’t think I’m ready for that.”

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Ellison, however, understood her concern. “Then, if I can do what you’re asking, would you be willing?” he replied, his voice deep and steady.

Joycelyn blinked, surprised. A soft expression formed on her face as she realized that Ellison was willing to accommodate

her.

was caught off

she didn’t respond immediately, Ellison let out a soft chuckle, “Ha,

knew this laugh was him figuring out her true feelings. She couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed

me,” Ellison said coldly, his tone

he was, still playing the role of her chauffeur.

at

feel that way, there’s nothing I can do,” Joycelyn replied, unsure of what else to say, deciding to

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Chapter 89

someone powerful and comped, would be bothered by something like this.

but didn’t dare, worried he might

the window, she heard

Ellison’s large hand grabbed her chi pulling her face back toward him.

doing?” she asked, trying to

to let off some steam,” Ellison said, holding her

warning, he kissed her–a deep, passionate kiss, cae that left

Ellison didn’t close his eyes, nstead locking her gaze with his–his eyes dark, intense. and

into the kits. She gasped and instinctively tried to push him away,

by outside, yet

of the kiss. It wasn’t until she

the face

strand of silver. “Still can’t kiss properly after all this

stared at him, her face

darkened as he fastened her seatbelt, then hit the gas to drive home.

when she happened

then she called her brother. “Kingston, I think Isolde’s recovery

opened the car window, trying to clear the steamy atmosphere in the

had thought that after the half–hour drive, Ellison would leave her alone, but when the car

seatbelt and, without a word, helped Joycelyn do

was being gentlemanly and considerate, the next second, the seat reclined, and she was lying flat on her

before she could, Ellison moved, sliding over from the driver’s seat, and hovered over her. Her petite frame fit comfortably in the luxurious seat of the Rolls