Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 188 Jovelyn gazed at the message on her phone , her eyes reddening with emotion .

Suffing a sol , she took a deep breath to calm herself down , but her thoughts grew chantic at the serious , potentially unlawful implications .

She could hardly believe that such a capable man would prepare for the worst .

Without hesitation .

Joycelyn quickly typed Nothing will happen No matter what , Grandma and I will always be here for you Trust yourself ] Ellison read the message , his smile lingering on his face for a long time .

Though in good spirits , he paused before replying .

After a brief moment , he responded [ Dont worry , its just a possibility .

If it ever comes to a divorce , my greatest concern is Grandma .

Would you take care of her for me ? ] Joycelyn heart skipped a beat at the sight of the word divorce .

Her reddened eyes quickly filled with tears , blurring her vision .

An overwhelming wave of tension , unease , and fear took hold , leaving her emotions spiraling out of control .

Her hand trembled as she held the phone , uncertain of how to respond .

In the beginning , she had indeed considered divorce , harboring po hope for their relationship and merely going through the motions to satisfy both families .

But after everything they had experienced together , while Joycelyn had braced herself for the worst , the reality of truly facing this moment left her utterly at a loss .

She couldnt remain as nonchalant as she once was .

Joycelyn sobbed and wiped away her tears Hearing the commotion , Selene and Melly , who were eating watermelon , were shocked to see Joycelyn crying so intensely .

Joycelyn had a gentle nature , but she was also very composed and rarely showed such vulnerability .

Joycelyn , darling , whats wrong ? Selene quickly approached to comfort her .

Joycelyn locked her phone , set it down , and took a deep breath to steady herself Its nothing .

Im going to find Mr.

Grant , she said , rising with her phone in hand .

Her fair , gentle face bore a hint of resolve .

Oh , okay .

Selene was taken aback by Joycelyns resolute demeanor .

Not daring to probe further , she and Melly watched as Joycelyn headed toward the elevator .

Once she entered the elevator , the two exchanged worried glances .

I hardly ever see Joycelyn cry .

She just started studying this .

Now that this has happened , has she been affected too ? Melly swallowed and nodded instinctively .

Maybe .

Everyone assumed that Joycelyn was crying because of a problem related to her studies when she went to find Ellison .

This time , Joycelyn did not hold back .

She exited the elevator and walked straight to the CEOs office .

1/3 Feb Chapter 188 Even when colleagues in the assistants office greeted her , she merely nodded in acknowledgment .

She reached the door of the CEOs office and knocked .

Ellison , still waiting for news , mistook the knock for a work repaj and didnt respond .

Joycelyn knocked again , but still didnt hear any reply from hi Without thinking , she turned the doorknob and stepped inside ) She saw the man standing by the window , his tall and slender figure framed against the backdrop of the citys most bustling CBD towers .

He exuded a majestic , almost emperor like aura that made him seem more intimidating than ever .

Joycelyn closed the office door behind her .

Ellison , hearing the noise , turned his head to glance over .

He realized with a start that it was Joycelyn .

The cheerful girl from just moments ago now wore a solemn expression , her beautiful eyes filled with tears , looking utterly aggrieved .

Ellison immediately set his phone aside .

The smile on his lips faded , and he asked softly , Why did you come up ? Joycelyn / rushed over to him , wrapped her arms around him tightly , buried her face in his chest , and began to cry .

Ellisons body tensed slightly , but he couldnt suppress his smile .

He lowered his voice intentionally and asked , What happened ? Why are you crying ? Though he knew the answer , he enjoyed the secret satisfaction of asking .

After waiting for so long without a reply , it turned out she had come looking for him .

If there are no problems in our relationship , I will not agree to a divorce , Joycelyn sobbed , but her voice remained resolute .

Ellisons strikingly handsome face became even more serious , and his dark eyes grew more intense .

What if something happens to me and it affects you ? he demanded .

Joycelyn lifted her face , her clear eyes clouded with a thin layer of tears .

Her voice choked , sounding soft like a little childs .

Im not afraid .

As long as you dont fall for another woman or cheat on me , I wont divorce you .

If you end up in jail , Ill wait for you to come out .

Ellison gently wiped the tears from her face , his voice laced with tenderness .

What if I lose everything ? Would you still want me Yes , Joycelyn replied firmly , though her eyes were misty with tears .

At most , Ill work to support you while I wait for you .

Ellisons heart softened , and he leaned down to kiss her on the lips .

Really ? Really ! At this moment , Joycelyn had steeled herself for the shock that he had gone bankrupt and lost everything .

But even then , she believed that as long as they worked hard , theyd manage .

Ellison chuckled and pressed his forehead against Joycelyns .

Then … Before he could say anything , Zhang Weiguos voice came from outside the door .

The voice and the sound of the door opening appeared at the same time .

Before he could finish , Zacharys voice cut through , accompanied by the sound of the door opening as he barged in .

Mr.

Grant , I dont think we can just sit here and wait … He was like a grandfather figure to Ellison Grant , and when he was 11:20 Thu , Feb 20 Chapter 188 anxious , he lacked any sense of decorum .

He opened the door and caught sight of Ellison holding the petite woman in his arms .

His face immediately flushed red .

Cant you do this another time ? Zachary grumbled , closing the door quickly as he backed out .

This time .

Joycelyn remained calm .

Anyway , her back was to the door .

But Ellison , visibly irritated , gritted his teeth .

That old man ! He really knew how to ruin the atmosphere .

His wife had just confessed to him , and then this old man had to interrupt ! Ө