Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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“Mrs. Great, no matter how unremarkable our family branch may be, we still share the Grant bloodline. That snake was originally after you, yet my father was bitten because of it. There was no need for you to make matters worse publicly.”

Lily turned around, her tear–reddened eyes fixed on Joycelyn, looking utterly pitiful, as if Aaron’s misfortune was entirely Joycelyn’s doing

Indeed. Why did the snake come straight for me with so many people around?” Joycelyn gazed at Lily, her clear eyes deep and thoughtful.

On the surface, she seemed to be pondering the question herself, but the look in her eyes gave Lily the unsettling feeling that Joycelyn had seen right through her. Lily instinctively dampened her previously indignant demeanor as if she feared Joycelyn might start to suspect something.

This snake is known as the king cobra. If its eggs are stolen, it can track the scent for several miles to seek revenge, which is how it got its name, Lily explained.

Sandra pushed her way to the front and used a stick to flip over the lifeless snake, which the bodyguards had killed. “Rather than blaming Joycelyn for your father’s injury, you should focus on finding out who let this venomous creature in to harm her. Anyone here could be the next target if the culprit isn’t found.”

“Exactly! We must find out the truth! And those peonies and dahlias in the courtyard–they are prized blooms that have been cultivated for years!”

“Right!”

The Grant family members all began to voice their agreement. Seeing Aaron already lying on the ground, convulsing and delirious, they were terrified. They feared that they could be the next to suffer.

Grant family estate if nothing is found. Bring in the best doctors to treat Aaron and ensure his full recovery.” Ellison issued the order, and

back and keep her calm. I’ll have someone bring food so you can eat at home.” Isolde furrowed her brow as she glanced toward Aaron,

present. She was an unshakable pillar of support. With Isolde

his handsome face expressionless, as he took Joycelyn’s

wealthy family, you felt like you were in deep waters, and

people would leave and return to their homes, so we wouldn’t need to deal with them anymore.” Ellison squeezed her small hand in

solemn while a lingering sense of unease and

her way upstairs and pushed open the intricately carved window. Staring at the lush gr

ry, she

wrong? Did you find something?” Ellison

forest behind us, so the likelihood of someone sourcing materials from there is high.” After speaking, Joycelyn glanced

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to clear the venomous snakes and insects from this mountain range,” Ellison

its food chain. We can’t disrupt it just because there’s a danger. Animals have their instincts. Instead of killing them all, it’s better to investigate who went into the mountains and disturbed

it suggested that people and intelligent devices played a significant role in maintaining this

latest findings. “Mr. Grant, there’s mucus

hearing the word “mucus,” Joycelyn couldn’t help but feel disgust. “Near the bed? Is it from the one that hisses?” Worried that

the blue light revealed a white mark. The dried mucus on the expensive carpet left a noticeable stain

is and let them experience their own game.” Ellison narrowed his cold, sharp, deep eyes. Thinking they dared to act right under his

thing in here to bite us last night.” She probably wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight. She thought, “The methods of the upper class

Ellison was also angry, his expression remaining dark

speaking softly to comfort him, “You don’t need to blame yourself. Honestly, I feel more sympathy for you

by wolves, each with

embraced Joycelyn and whispered, “Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Grant. In the beginning, it was indeed difficult. After all,