Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 99

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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.

pictures of gowns,

so thoughtful, picking out

had done for her went far beyond what

that she had

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

Mr. Grant is taking you on a business trip. What a good opportunity.”

immediately stopped smiling. “What’s wrong? Did

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My head hurts.” She came up with a random reason to deal with Selene. Otherwise, this cheeky girl with her sharp eyes would have been able to tell at

you’d better perform well. When you get a promotion and a raise, treat me to coffee.” Selene’s voice

on a business trip shows that he values your abilities,” Selene continued. “I’ve been working here for so many years, and I’ve never seen Mr. Grant brang anyone on

precisely because of this that

even gone on a business trip, and everyone

back from the business trip, they would

the heat of the moment last night, he actually

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

investment conference with me in the afternoon to get some experience so you don’t

at each other for a while.

this afternoon Joycelyn said.

taking you abroad. Your spoken foreign language has to meet a certain standard, right? It just so happens that the International Investiment Conference is in the afternoon, so you can get a feel for it in advance.” Linda’s excuse

She nodded in

stuff is a good thing,‘ she

then,” Linda said with a smile. “We’ll get there in my car in the afternoon. With that said, she walked toward the pantry.

the wave. After finding out that Mr. Grant values you, she immediately switches

snob, Joycelyn said. “It’s not the first time I’ve known out about

get some experience. I guess Mr. Grant’s business trip is likely about our current

you going?”

“Aurelia, aren’t you

up, Aurelia

Selene who explained the situation. Linda and Aurelia have the same position, but

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