Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 354

“You must have a persecution complex. But that’s okay. Many people love overthinking Given your special status, I can understand, Joycelyn smiled as she spoke.

Joycelyn did not explain and just watched quietly as Bellina fumed. She was just one step away from outright calling Bellina an adopted daughter.

Bellina retorted, “I do not!”

“Then don’t get so worked up. If you claim I’m bullying you, Dad will be put in a tough spot. Joycelyn’s tone was relaxed. Her smile was light, making it seem like harmless teasing between girls.

But Bellina’s expression grew even more displeased. Joycelyn wasn’t giving her any face at all.

Bellina said, “I’m your sister–in–law now. I must say your birthday party is quite grand. You must have received a lot of gifts. Why don’t I help you open them?”

She continued, “Wow, this ruby set is gorgeous! Can I have it as a wedding gift? We’re family now. You wouldn’t mind, would you?”

Bellina’s gaze fell on the jewelry set in the case.

She knew a thing or two about jewelry. At a glance, she could tell these were extremely valuable. Among them, one particular set of dazzling ruby pieces stood out. It was a royal heirloom auctioned for more than 300 thousand dollars.

Seeing it in person, it was even more breathtaking than in pictures. The way the precisely cut gemstones refracted light made her eyes burn with jealousy.

Ellison watched Bellina try to snatch Joycelyn’s birthday gift in front of everyone.

Joycelyn could feel Ellison’s anger. Just as the tension rose, Joycelyn tightened her grip on his arm and spoke first.

Tll make sure to prepare a different wedding gift, but my birthday gifts today belong to me alone. None of them will be given away! Her voice was gentle but firm.

Bellina’s greedy expression immediately mixed with anger.

“You’re obviously not happy with me! You have so many sets. What’s wrong with giving me one as a gift? You’re so stingy! I’m your sister–in–law!” After that, Bellina clung to Jerome’s arm and started acting spoiled.

Jerome, I really love this ruby necklace… Her voice was soft and coquettish.

the ones present

being patient, didn’t react much. Lucy and Sandra

and spoke. “They say upbringing can polish a person, but it cannot change what’s

and care. Yet after all these years, they still couldn’t change the pettiness and greed in your bones. It seems that

finished, the surrounding

that Mrs. Joycelyn Grant was raised in an ordinary family, yet she carries an innate grace and

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eased a little. She said, “I envy Belle’s confidence. No one else is

crossed her arms and gave Bellina a slow once–over. “Truc. If shamelessness were a currency, you would be the richest

you have a talent for bending things to suit yourself, like rules, morals, even the

just made an offhand comment. Did you all have to gang up on me?”

gaze landed on Joycelyn, she gave

shut. Or better yet, rip your tongue out.” Ellison’s gaze lowered slightly and spoke with irritation.

His blunt words

disbelief, expecting

they’re all bullying me.” Bellina lifted her tearful eyes to Jerome, hoping

now, I won’t be able to stop them either.” Jerome sighed, his tone

even he

up.

unwilling to back down, but Jerome’s grip on her was firm. She struggled, but she couldn’t break

voice

would instantly spoil her. But now, it

ladies to rest for a bit? The party

please.” Isolde made a welcoming gesture as she led the group

away, “Living long enough lets you see

was the Schultz family’s adopted daughter. When I heard about their marriage, I nearly had a heart attack,” one of the noblewomen