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.

thoroughly investigate this matter. No one can leave the Grant family estate if nothing is found. Bring in the best doctors

can eat at home.” Isolde furrowed her

piercing gaze and the calm, resolute authority honed through years of experience commanded the utmost respect from everyone present. She was

responded coldly, his handsome face expressionless, as he took Joycelyn’s

said that once you entered a wealthy family, you felt like you were in deep

to deal with them anymore.” Ellison squeezed her small hand in his, his expression

the first time Joycelyn had encountered something like this. Her soft, pale face remained cold and solemn while a lingering sense of unease and nausea settled in her stomach. When they reached

carved window. Staring at the lush

ry, she

you find something?” Ellison

of someone sourcing materials from there is high.” After speaking, Joycelyn glanced at the bamboo forest, where many figures

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called a snake–catching team to clear the venomous snakes and insects from this mountain

because there’s a danger. Animals have their instincts.

and with hardly any insects or mosquitoes, it suggested that people and intelligent devices played a significant role in maintaining this

the latest findings. “Mr.

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

a white mark. The dried mucus on

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

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

also angry, his

to comfort him, “You don’t need to blame yourself. Honestly, I feel more sympathy for you and Grandma instead of being

were surrounded by wolves, each with

for your concern, Mrs. Grant. In the beginning, it was indeed difficult. After all,