Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 255

Joycelyn couldn’t shake the unsettling chill creeping down her spine. Unable to rest, the found that they wh what she saw made her heart skip a beat. A snake was slithering toward her, its tongue thing in the air in that info wave of goosebumps spread across her skin.

Walking behind while munching on a large apple, Sandra suddenly shouted, “Watch our ad the comt, dhe bad a dea view–a highly venomous snake was slithering past people’s feet, heading straight toward Vrjeskyn

Joycelyn let out a startled cry, “A snake!*

That morning, the Grant family had experienced two unsettling incidents, and word spread quickly. The moment mix mentioned a snake, panic rippled through the crowd.

These were people accustomed to a life of comfort–many would recoil at the mere sight of animees, set women wie vadin suddenly appearing in their midst. Chaos erupted instantly, Screams filled the air, and those with weaker serves fainted on the spot.

When Joycelyn cried, Ellison pulled her into his arms, swiftly shielding her from danger. Yet, the wike towed no interest in anyone else–it slithered straight toward her.

“Ah! Kill it! Kill it now!” someone shouted in panic, their voice shrill with fear. The socialites descended into chaos. stumbling over themselves, desperately trying to escape.

The shrill screams agitated the snake, making it slither even faster. In the blink of an eye, it lunged at Joycelyn, its mouth wide open, fangs bared, striking straight toward her.

Hidden within the crowd, Lily watched with exhilaration, unable to tear her eyes away. But just as the tension peaked, a large apple hurtled through the air with pinpoint accuracy, Like a skipping stone, it struck the snake–now half–raised–sending it flying.

Unfortunately, the snake flew several yards and landed at Aaron’s feet. Perhaps enraged by the sudden attack, it became even more aggressive, striking out indiscriminately.

“Ah! The snake has bitten me!” Aaron’s anguished cry rang out from the crowd.

Everyone was focused solely on saving themselves, not sparing a thought for others. As the snake moved in one direction, the crowd frantically surged in the opposite direction. Once the chaos cleared, Aaron was found lying on the ground, while the arriving bodyguards swiftly used tongs to pin the snake to the ground, securing it.

“That looks like a king cobra! Call a doctor to treat the wound, or someone could die!” someone in the crowd, who seemed to recognize the snake, urgently shouted.

Hearing “king cobra,” Joycelyn trembled in fear, instinctively seeking refuge in Ellison’s embrace.

“It’s okay, it’s okay,” he reassured her, though his heart had skipped a beat earlier. Fortunately, Jocyelyn was unharmed. He gently moved Joycelyn to the side, soothing her in a soft voice while subtly giving Sandra and William a pointed look.

excitement, Lily had fully expected to witness Joycelyn being bitten by the venomous sna! However, to her shock, the snake was struck away in the final moment–only for her father

went weak with fear, her once–eager eyes now burning with a crimson intensity. She knew better than anyone

doctor could arrive, she swiftly began tending to the wound, tears streaming

had been bitten on his calf. Lily quickly rolled up his pants, tearing off the apron tie from her waist and tightly wrapping it around his leg, trying to stem

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lifted her face from Ellison’s chest, the looked at Lily, who was crying while she treated Aaron’s wound. “Did she study mediciner the asked softly.

seems so, Ellison replied, not paying attention to the father daughter dun. ifis for us was entirely on whether Joycelyn

over ten dead snakes in the house, and now this one is chasing after your

concern.

gaze shifted toward them, and Joycelyn felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort, as if the eyes on her were like

increasingly believed that Joycelyn had somehow brought omen upon herself, explaining why the snake

caught

the 80–year–old woman, the oldest living, member of the Grant family, “Our family hasn’t had a single insect appear in years, and yet, on the

wife may not be good for the Grant family” His words were laced with

turned, his expression darkening with each passing second. His aura turned icy as he

can leave and establish your household. There’s no need to waste any more words in front

century–old legacy had always relied on the first branch. They didn’t dare offend Ellison, but they knew. they could only target

too fearful to

sense of fear. She feared these people would label her a modern–day enchantress if she

heard the saying ‘When someone wants to accuse you, they’ll always find a reason, but today, I’ve truly experienced it myself.” She sighed, her expression a mixture of helplessness

trace, many snakes appear. Are you all sure it was me who brought them here? Or is there someone behind

the shadows right now!” Upon hearing Joycelyn’s words, the crowd

beside them.

they won’t poison s all next time? We’re all wealthy and influential; our combined assets could rival a nation’s fortune. Imagine the consequences if someone were to take us all down at

deliberately shook her head. “It’s too terrifying!”

seemed to be mere suspicion, they awakened everyone. Wealthy families were often obsessed with preserving their lives and enjoying their status, and above all, they