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.

a collection of wedding photos and pictures of gowns,

to be so thoughtful, picking

had done for her went far

inexplicably frustrated, thinking that she had

she walked to her desk gloomily and drank half a

and said, “Joycelyn, I heard that Mr. Grant is taking you

stopped smiling.

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just that there’s too much work. My head hurts.” She came up with a random reason to deal with Selene. Otherwise, this cheeky girl with her sharp eyes

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

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 a business trip other than

because of this that Joycelyn

business trip, and everyone was

she reckoned that if she really came back from the

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

sternness replaced with a smile, looking very gentle. She said, Joycelyn, Mr. Grant arranged for you to go on a business trip with him. It

afternoon to get some experience so you don’t make any

Joycelyn and Selene look at each other for a

the International Investment Conference this afternoon Joycelyn said. “Why should I attend?”

so happens that the International Investiment Conference is in the afternoon,

nodded in

to learn new stuff is a good thing,‘ she thought.

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

ride the wave. After finding out that

first time

the International 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

you going?”

“Aurelia, aren’t you

tied up, Aurelia said, shrugging

the situation. Linda and Aurelia have the same position, but Linda’s still

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