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.

caught off

respond immediately, Ellison let out a soft chuckle, “Ha, women,”

help but feel a little embarrassed and flustered. She turned her gaze out the window, trying to look

raise a dog than have anything to do with me,” Ellison said coldly, his tone sharp as if the

here he was, still playing the role of her

at

can do,” Joycelyn replied, unsure of what else to say, deciding to

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Chapter 89

Ellison, someone powerful and comped, would be bothered by something like

worried he

glance back out the window, she heard a lick. She turned her

large hand grabbed her chi pulling her face back toward

trying to free herself from his

Ellison said, holding her chin and

deep, passionate kiss,

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

hers, pulling her deeper into the kits. She gasped and instinctively tried to push him

pedestrians walking by outside, yet Ellison didn’t seem to care.

felt like her face was on fire, almost suffocating from the intensity of the kiss. It

the face

lips, wiping away a strand of silver. “Still can’t kiss

stared at him, her face flushed and eyes misty.

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

was on the rooftop of the building, talking on the phone, when she

place, kissed by Ellison. Her body instantly grew hot with desire. Leah watched the car until it disappeared from sight, then she called her brother. “Kingston, I think Isolde’s recovery is going well. Do you think we

to clear the steamy atmosphere in the car. She stared out at the darkening sky, trying to calm herself.

the half–hour drive, Ellison would leave her alone,

and, without a word, helped

was being gentlemanly and considerate, the next second, the seat reclined, and

moved, sliding over from the driver’s seat, and hovered over her. Her petite frame fit comfortably in the luxurious seat of the Rolls Royce, but