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.

hall wasn’t packed with guests, the ones present were all

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

out a soft chuckle and spoke. “They say upbringing can polish a person, but

I’ve heard the Schultz family raised you as their own, showering you with love and care. Yet after all these years, they still couldn’t change the

finished, the surrounding guests murmured in agreement.

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comment, Lucy’s anger eased a little. She said, “I envy Belle’s confidence. No

a slow once–over. “Truc. If shamelessness were a

added, “Maybe you have a talent for bending things to suit yourself, like rules, morals, even the truth.”

you all have to gang up on me?”

she gave her a vicious

yet, rip

His blunt words

stared at him in shock and disbelief, expecting him to

all bullying me.” Bellina lifted her tearful eyes to Jerome, hoping he

go. If we don’t leave now, I won’t be able to stop

even he

up.

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

Her voice

she cried, Jerome would instantly spoil her. But now, it didn’t seem

“Isolde, why don’t you take the ladies to rest for a

Isolde made a welcoming gesture

as they walked away, “Living long enough

had no idea she was the Schultz family’s adopted daughter. When I heard about their