Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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Ella was humiliated and broke down in tears.

In the past, she had always relied on Zachary’s backing, and everyone around her had followed her lead. Even Caleb, her director, had always been accommodating.

Now, no one came to her defense. She felt humiliated and angry, turning her frustration onto Joycelyn and the others.

“You’re all bullying me,” she snapped.

“Ella, apologize to Mr. Grant now!” Caleb ordered, his face pale with anger.

“Senior…”

“Don’t call me that. We’re not that familiar,” Caleb immediately distanced himself, then turned to Ellison, bowing his head in apology. “Mr. Grant, I’m sorry. She’s new here and has received some special treatment because of our alum connection. I never expected her to offend you.”

Caleb, fearing being dragged down by Ella’s foolishness, hurriedly apologized to Ellison.

Joycelyn thought, ‘Now I see what kind of person Ella is–she’s not just clueless, her emotional intelligence is non–existent. She’s even more spoiled than those rich girls.

“I was just saying something casually. Do you have to be this harsh? Fine, I’m leaving. I don’t care about staying here!” Ella, unable to back down, angrily turned to leave.

Unaware, she was stopped by William. “You didn’t want to leave before, but now the company’s concerned that your loose lips might leak confidential information. Come with me.”

Ella’s panic was evident as she quickly pulled out her phone, dialing for help.

William didn’t stop her but signaled for others to escort her out.

As she left, Ella could be heard on the phone saying, “Dad, I’ve been bullied at work, and they slapped me in the face.”

This “dad” was probably not her biological father–more likely, it was Zachary.

“This is unbelievable,” Lucy muttered, her sleeves rolled up in frustration, feeling as though she might explode from anger.

“Calm down. Getting too worked up isn’t good for you. Go change your clothes first.” Joycelyn said, spotting Sandra walk out of the elevator holding a branded shopping bag.

“Mr. Grant, I’ve been slandered as your mistress–this is workplace harassment–I deserve compensation! Damn, what bad luck,” Lucy shouted at Ellison, still seething, as Joycelyn nudged her forward.

Everyone froze in place, too afraid to speak.

Grant’s mistress–it was more like an enemy,

of it,” Ellison said calmly, trying to

breath, pretending to work but listening intently, not wanting to miss a

you handle it? You’re letting this kind of mess happen in my company?” Ellison turned, his gaze sharp and cutting, exuding the cold, unapproachable authority of someone

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heart skipped a heat.

immediately apologized, his head

aside Ellison said, his words firm. Calel’s hands, which had been resting at his sides, suddenly clenched. “Mr. Grant, you’re

to see Ellison’s retreating figure. A cold sweat broke out across his body, his back drenched in it.

outside. Unable to resist, Joycelyn

saw Ellen and Susan at the event last time. What’s your

have their mistresses. But Zachary is something else. Years ago, when Ellison and

of that, Luma’s always been especially good to the Willows family, and he holds a pretty significant position at the company. But judging by how Mrs. Willows seemed yesterday, she probably has no clue about

said, processing the details but deciding not to pry further. She thought, I figured

over.

drama to continue, and even more surprising, it wasn’t

Susan.

to be nearby. Ten minutes before the workday ended,

and her Hermes bag was worth a small fortune–a clear indication of her

packing her bag, met Susan’s gaze and

Ella do to deserve this? She was slapped in the face and fired, and she’s just an intern! Why are you going after

ask her,” Lucy responded coolly. “What made her think she could accuse me of being Mr. Grant’s mistress

is just naive. If she said that, it’s because you did something to

amused and frustrated.

Susan Willows,” she replied, standing tall.

to take over Mr. Willows‘ position and become the youngest board member at Grant Group. It’s an honor,” Caleb said, stepping forward to

glanced at Caleb, not offering her hand

and quickly pulled his hand back, embarrassed. “Sorry, I got carried av

she was set to inherit Mr. Willows‘ position and likely become

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been waiting for Lucy for a while when she finally arrived at their office door, only to run into a familiar face unexpectedly. The poised and elegant Susan

also Ellen’s adopted daughter. She came to intern at Grant Group in a minor position, but instead of just being fired, she’s been publicly humiliated. I’m here to get an