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

a tiny burp. Embarrassed, she quickly rolled her eyes and bit her lip.

gave her a quick glance, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

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

the companies are gonna find out about our marriage soon?” she

his nutritional juice, giving her a curious look. He studied her face

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

want it kept private, I’ll make sure it stays that way. No

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Chapter 139

I didn’t know capitalists were so self–aware,” Joycelyn joke, taking

worked hard every day, making just over hiree thousand dollars

his business

and you shall receive,” she

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

his gaze, busy chewing

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

about to admit that..

more she kept quiet and

a second before finally saying “Well,

lips curving up

he hadn’t expected her to catch his attention so completely. Joycelyn’s eyes,

she was the first

up clinging to him, crying like a little kid before

lowered her gaze, her

We’re taking photos today, right? It’s past ten. When do we arrive?” She finished the

here,” Ellison replied.

up and rushed to the floor–to–ceiling

a distance, it looked like a pearl resting on the water.

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

setup was finished yesterday,” Ellison

and stepped out to the deck, feeling the fresh air and taking