Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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“What am I afraid of? Joycelyn thought.

When she heard this question, a remark she had read somewhere flashed across her mind.

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‘If one is willing to avoid extreme ecstasy and joy, neither great shock nor deep sadness will come one’s way, she thought. The shadow of Joycelyn’s upbringing had already been engraved in her bones, so she did not dare to completely trust him.

Even if he treated her really well and made her lose her head, once she calmed down, she would still pull herself out of those feelings of gratitude.

Those who were loved were fearless, while those who lacked love were cautious.

She was afraid that he was just doing it on a whim.

Even more so, she was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to protect her own heart and be left severely heartbroken in the end.

Joycelyn looked at the slightly angry Ellison and felt her heart ache for no reason. The agitation in her heart surged up, as if her emotional pain was being made worse.

The two of them stared at each other for about half a minute.

In the end, Ellison did not force her to answer his question. He lowered his blue eyes, hiding that unknown emotion well

As he saw the wariness and bitterness in her eyes, his heart softened

“Go back and think it over. There’s no hurry to give me a reply. Hllison offered a way out for both of them.

Joycelyn nodded. “Okay.”

After replying, she turned around and left the CEO’s office.

She felt a bit weighed down, thinking to herself, I wonder if I misinterpreted it. When I looked into Ellison’s eyes earlier, it seemed like he was hurt too, huh? I’m so torn.

While Joycelyn was still in the elevator, she received a document from Ellison on her phone.

and pictures of gowns, each one so

so thoughtful, picking out

her went far beyond what

she had been too harsh

to her desk gloomily and drank half a glass of water. Only then did she

her side and said, “Joycelyn, I heard that Mr. Grant is taking you on a business trip. What a good opportunity.” Selene rubbed her shoulder against Joycelyn, clearly trying to stir things up.

face, she immediately stopped smiling. “What’s wrong? Did

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random reason to deal with Selene. Otherwise, this cheeky girl with her sharp eyes would have

Grant thinks highly of you, so you’d better perform well. When you get a promotion and a raise, treat me to coffee.” Selene’s voice was not soft. Linda, who was stepping out to get

your abilities,” Selene continued. “I’ve been working here for so many years, and I’ve

was precisely because of this that Joycelyn felt

had not even gone on a business trip, and everyone was already watching her intently.

reckoned that if she really came back from the business trip,

heat of the moment last night, he actually took to heart and is now insisting that I

immediately, her usual sternness replaced with a smile, looking very gentle. She said, Joycelyn, Mr. Grant arranged for you

to get some experience so you don’t

Joycelyn and Selene look at

Investment Conference this afternoon Joycelyn

happens that the International Investiment Conference is

nodded in

to learn new stuff is a good thing,‘

said with a smile. “We’ll get there in my car in the

twitched her mouth and said, “This woman sure knows how to ride the wave. After finding out that Mr. Grant values you,

snob, Joycelyn said. “It’s not the first time

Investment Conference in the afternoon is a good opportunity to get some experience. I guess Mr. Grant’s business trip is likely about our current smart chip project. It’s good for you to go

you going?”

“Aurelia, aren’t you

up, Aurelia

Selene who explained the situation. Linda and Aurelia have the same

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