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.

his hands with tissue. He watched her, noticing how fast she was eating.

burp. Embarrassed,

slight smile tugging at the corner of

it was just her imagination, but when Ellison walked over and looked at her, it

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

nutritional juice, giving her a curious look. He studied

for the business trip. If anyone asks, I’ll probably get exposed,” Joycelyn said, frowning as she picked

worry. If you want it kept private, I’ll make sure it stays that way. No one will know you’re my wife or that you’re a staff,” he

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Chapter 139

know capitalists were so self–aware,” Joycelyn

was the truth. She worked hard every day, making

he… well, she had no idea how many millions his business made by just

shall receive,” she added with

an eyebrow and asked, “Compared to

his gaze, busy chewing on her

It had all been a mix of curiosity about relationships and the things between men and

wasn’t about to

she kept quiet and avoided him, the more he seemed to enjoy teasing her.

before finally saying “Well,

smirked slightly, his lips curving up as he nodded.

much to drink, he hadn’t expected her to catch his attention so completely. Joycelyn’s eyes, bright and innocent, were a stark contrast to the little

in him, but she was the first

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

Joycelyn lowered her gaze, her cheeks flushed all

ten. When do we arrive?” She finished the

Ellison replied.

that, Joycelyn stood up and rushed to the floor–to–ceiling windows. “Wow, look

looked like a pearl resting on

closer they got, the more she was in awe. “This place is like

they brought everything in a month ago. The setup was finished yesterday,” Ellison said as

to the deck,