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.

wiping his hands with tissue. He watched her, noticing how fast

said, then let out a tiny burp. Embarrassed, she quickly

glance, a slight smile

her imagination, but when Ellison walked over and looked at her, it felt so loving. Maybe

the companies

juice, giving her a curious look. He

business trip. If anyone asks, I’ll probably get exposed,” Joycelyn said,

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

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self–aware,” Joycelyn joke, taking a bite

hard every day, making just over

had no idea how many millions his business

you shall receive,” she added

but didn’t answer. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Compared to money, I’m the more tempting

a second. She avoided his

down after she had drunk too much. It had all been a mix of curiosity about

she wasn’t about to admit

wider. The more she kept quiet and avoided him, the more he seemed to enjoy

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

slightly, his lips curving up as he

catch his attention so completely. Joycelyn’s eyes, bright and innocent, were a stark contrast

him, but she

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

sudden silence made the air feel… charged. Joycelyn lowered her

do we arrive?” She finished the two crab legs she had

here,” Ellison replied.

floor–to–ceiling

like a pearl resting

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

ago. The setup was finished yesterday,” Ellison said as

and stepped out to the