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 guard.

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

feelings. She couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed and flustered. She turned her gaze out the window, trying to look

to do with me,” Ellison said coldly, his tone sharp

here he was,

clearly at an all–time

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

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someone powerful and comped, would be bothered by something

to laugh but didn’t dare, worried he might get angry and leave her stranded

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

react, Ellison’s large hand grabbed her chi pulling

you doing?” she asked, trying to free herself

Kiss me to let off some steam,” Ellison said, holding her chin

deep, passionate kiss, cae that left

nstead locking her gaze with his–his eyes dark, intense. and

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

pedestrians walking by outside, yet Ellison didn’t

face was on fire, almost suffocating from the intensity of the kiss. It wasn’t until she was red that Ellison finally

the face

of silver.

at him, her face flushed and eyes misty.

fastened her seatbelt, then hit the gas to drive

on the rooftop of the building, talking on the phone, when she happened to see the two of them kissing in the

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

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

after the half–hour drive, Ellison would leave her alone, but when the car stopped,

and, without a word, helped Joycelyn do

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

tried to sit up, but 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 Royce, but with Ellison pressing