Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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Chapter 256

Chapter 256

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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.

family estate if nothing is found. Bring in the best doctors to treat Aaron and ensure his full recovery.” Ellison issued the order, and no one dared to speak up

have someone bring food so you can eat at home.” Isolde furrowed her brow as

authority honed through years of experience commanded the utmost respect from everyone present. She was an unshakable pillar

coldly, his handsome face expressionless, as

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

homes, so we wouldn’t need to deal with them anymore.” Ellison squeezed her small hand in his,

a lingering sense

made her way upstairs and pushed open the intricately carved window. Staring at the lush gr couldn’t shake the feeling that something was

ry, she

find something?” Ellison

from there is high.” After speaking, Joycelyn glanced at the bamboo forest, where

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

still shaken, Joycelyn disagreed with the blunt solution. “Nature has its food chain. We can’t disrupt it just because there’s a danger. Animals have their instincts. Instead of killing

or mosquitoes, it suggested that people and intelligent devices played a significant role in maintaining this environment. The likelihood of human involvement seemed

speaking, a bodyguard scanning with equipment reported the latest findings. “Mr. Grant, there’s

it from the

bed’s carpet, and the blue light revealed a white mark. The dried mucus on the expensive

Ellison narrowed his cold, sharp, deep eyes. Thinking they dared to

here to bite us last night.” She probably wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight. She thought,

Ellison was also angry, his expression

softly to comfort him, “You don’t need to blame yourself. Honestly, I feel more sympathy for you and Grandma instead of being scared. I can only imagine how much you endured to reach this position in such a vast

were surrounded by wolves, each with

“Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Grant. In the beginning, it was indeed difficult. After