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.

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

then let out a tiny burp. Embarrassed, she quickly rolled her eyes and bit her

quick glance, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his

it was just her imagination, but when Ellison walked over and looked at her, it felt so loving. Maybe she was just seeing things.

Do you think the companies are gonna find out about our marriage soon?”

a curious look. He studied her face like he was trying to read

If anyone asks, I’ll probably get exposed,” Joycelyn said, frowning as she picked

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

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Chapter 139

know capitalists were so self–aware,” Joycelyn joke, taking

day, making just over hiree thousand dollars a month.

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

saying? Ask and you shall receive,” she added with a rin.

Instead, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Compared

for a second. She avoided his gaze,

of how things had gone down after she had drunk too much. It had all been a mix

about to

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

a second before finally saying “Well, it

his lips curving up as he nodded.

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

had shown interest in him, but she was the first to actually make a move.

exciting, but instead, she had ended up clinging to him, crying like a little kid before they even did anything.

silence made the air feel… charged. Joycelyn lowered her gaze, her cheeks

probably eat less. We’re taking photos today, right? It’s past ten. When do we

Ellison

up and rushed to the floor–to–ceiling windows.

looked like a pearl

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

month ago. The setup was finished yesterday,”

to the deck, feeling the fresh air and taking in the view.