Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 251

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Joycelyn’s eyes wandered, glancing at Ellison. Just then, Ellison shot her a sideways look. His deep, lazy gaze lingered on her for a moment. While she didn’t call out his cunning intentions, she understood what he meant immediately.

The large family before her contrasted sharply with Aaron and Gavin’s adaptability. With her swollen, reddened face, Lily wasn’t pleased. Though she merely leaned slightly, her lowered gaze made it evident to Joycelyn that her eyes had a mix of resentment and anger. She was holding it all in.

Moreover, the family seemed rather eager to offer their blessings. Just moments ago, Joycelyn had maintained her graceful composure, but now, she suddenly felt a spark of interest.

“There were news reports before suggesting that you planned to adopt a child and pass it on to us, hoping the Grant family will have an heir. Is that right?” Joycelyn spoke calmly, her tone serene.

She had seen that interview. Aaron looked deeply pained at the time, speaking selflessly about adopting his eldest grandson to Ellison so he could carry on his lineage. Back then, everyone believed Ellison had perished in a fiery disaster, which just went to show how dark his intentions were.

For such a patient and cunning person to think he had already arranged that interview when he stepped off the plane. Bringing up this old matter was like dropping a bomb into a calm lake, causing everyone around to shift uncomfortably, their gazes suddenly turning subtle.

Aaron’s face turned ashen the moment he heard it. Meanwhile, Lily, holding the scalding cup at the back, wanted nothing more than to throw the hot drink in Joycelyn’s face.

“Mrs. Grant, when we heard the news, it was only out of concern and with the best intentions for Mr. Grant’s lineage. It seems we were overly worried,” Aaron stammered, his hands trembling from the heat.

Deep down, he was struggling to maintain his composure. He had thought Joycelyn, with her humble background, would be an easy target, but he never expected her to be so bold.

It seems I was overthinking since you’re no longer at an age to

the wise role. Now that she was ready to settle the score,

also a son you found? Why isn’t he here?” Ellison’s voice was cold as he looked at those offering their blessings, noting Liam’s absence.

fear, and the imposing demeanor he’d shown toward

misunderstanding, and we hope Mr. and Mrs. Grant will understand,” Aaron said, leaning in even lower. The cup in

never have tolerated this humiliation if not for his need to bide his time. For now, he gritted his

endured.

difficult for them, but now that the conversation had reached this point, she felt the would likely agree. “Oh, so it was a misunderstanding,” she said calmly.

it to Ellison, took one for herself, and accepted

matter would end there. However, Lily couldn’t hold

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and with a slight tremble, the prized cup slipped from her hand, crashing

cold gaze swept across the room, and Lily felt as though icy daggers were piercing through the air, aimed directly

you.” Averi stepped forward to mediate. “It’s a wishing of peace and safety,” offering auspicious words to

the tension.

fear. “I’m sorry. The cup was too hot, and I couldn’t hold onto it. I didn’t mean to do it,” she