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.

mistress–it was more like an enemy, someone who was about to challenge

of it,” Ellison said calmly, trying to soothe the fuming

their breath, pretending to work but listening intently,

high cost and placed them under your management, and this is how you handle it? You’re letting this kind of mess happen in

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heart skipped

Caleb immediately apologized, his head lowered in regret.

hands, which had been resting

he looked up to see Ellison’s retreating figure. A cold sweat broke out across

and Sandra waited outside. Unable to resist, Joycelyn casually asked

and Susan at the event last time. What’s your take on

their mistresses. But Zachary is something else. Years ago, when Ellison and his family were

the company. But judging by how Mrs. Willows seemed yesterday, she probably has no clue about his

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

over.

even more surprising,

Susan.

to be nearby. Ten minutes before the workday ended, Susan, with Zachary’s assistant, cornered Lucy

Susan asked, standing by Lucy’s desk. Her Chanel suit radiated elegance, and her Hermes bag was worth a small fortune–a clear indication of

finishing packing her bag, met Susan’s gaze and nodded.

this? She was slapped in the face and fired, and she’s just an intern! Why are you going after her?” Susan’s voice was forceful, and there was no warmth in her eyes as she

responded coolly. “What made her think she could accuse me of being Mr. Grant’s mistress in

displeased. “Ella is just naive. If she said that, it’s because you did something to make her believe it,” Susan said, clearly protective

couldn’t help but laugh, feeling both amused

Willows,” she replied, standing tall.

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

at Caleb, not

and quickly pulled his hand back, embarrassed. “Sorry, I got carried av and forgot the difference between men and women.”

the only daughter of the company’s board member, she was set to inherit Mr. Willows‘

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familiar face unexpectedly. The poised and elegant Susan from the event last time stood before her, dressed in a sharp suit that

intern at Grant Group in a minor position, but instead