Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Joycelyn saw his expression soften, his gaze shifting from cold to warm. It caught her off guard, and for a moment, she couldn’t look away.

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The chatter in different languages around her was a bit overwhelming, but the nervousness of almost being caught made her heart race.

“Go ahead. I’m just gonna have breakfast,” Joycelyn said, giving a playful smile like a proud wife.

“Yeah,” Ellison replied, his voice low. As soon as she moved, he let go of his warm look and turned cold again. “Continue.”

Then, Joycelyn breathed out, trying to act like nothing was off.

She had purposely acted a bit silly and used high–pitched voice, hoping no one would notice her identity.

After all, Joycelyn was known as the quiet, intellectual type at work, so that voice and playful act were totally out of character.

She told herself not to snoop again when he was busy–no more being curious.

On her way to the dining table, Joycelyn nearly tripped herself, nerves getting the best of her.

“Slow down, careful,” Ellison’s voice was still calm, but she could hear the concern in it.

“I’m fine, I’m fine,” she replied, feeling a little too self–conscious as goosebumps crept up her arms.

The whole thing was her idea, the persona she had to play.

Soon, she sat down and tried to focus on the food to distract herself from the tension.

The seafood breakfast helped, though, and she started to feel more relaxed.

Once Ellison finished his call, he joined her at the table.

with tissue. He watched her, noticing how fast she

tiny burp.

gave her a quick glance, a slight smile tugging at the

Ellison walked over and looked at her, it felt so loving. Maybe she

quick to jump in? Do you think the companies are gonna find out about our marriage soon?” she

your cover is blown?” Ellison sipped his nutritional juice, giving her a curious look. He studied her face like he was trying to read

trip. If anyone asks, I’ll probably get exposed,” Joycelyn said, frowning as she picked at the king crab leg, a

sure it stays that way. No one will know you’re my wife or that

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Chapter 139

were so self–aware,” Joycelyn joke, taking a bite of crab.

was the truth. She worked hard every day, making just over hiree thousand dollars a

she had no idea how many millions his business made by just sitting back and enjoying

Ask and you shall receive,”

small smirk but didn’t answer. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Compared to

froze for a second. She avoided his gaze, busy chewing on her crab claws.

It had all been a mix of

she wasn’t about

got your tongue?” Ellison teased, smiling wider. The more she kept quiet and avoided him, the more he seemed to

a second before finally saying “Well, it takes two to tango.”

smirked slightly, his lips curving up

her to catch his attention so completely. Joycelyn’s eyes, bright and innocent,

in him, but she was the first to actually

up clinging to him, crying like a little kid before they even did

feel… charged. Joycelyn lowered her gaze, her cheeks flushed

ten. When do we arrive?” She finished the

Ellison replied.

and rushed to the floor–to–ceiling windows. “Wow,

like a pearl resting on the water.

more she was in awe. “This place is like a dream. So many flowers.

a month ago. The setup was finished yesterday,” Ellison

stepped out to the