Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

+13 Chapter 198 Chapter 198 Early the next morning , Joycelyn woke up to find a team of over ten stylists bustling in to prepare the bride and bridesmaids for the big day .

Isolde and Luna had their own personal stylists , while Ellison and a few of the other men only required basic grooming .

The wedding was intentionally kept simple , skipping many of the usual complicated rituals .

After her makeup was done , it was time to style her hair .

Joycelyn enjoyed her breakfast as the hairstylist worked on her updo .

Lucy , did you sleep in the room on the right side or the left side last night ? Joycelyn suddenly asked , glancing at Lucy beside her while chewing on a piece of toast .

I stayed in the right side room with Lucky , Lucy replied casually .

Really ? Thats odd .

I thought I heard Ellison say Haddy was staying on the right .

I was worried you two might have gotten mixed up , Joycelyn said with a curious blink of her eyes .

Then , realizing what she had just said , she thought , Oh no , if that leads to a misunderstanding , its going to be so awkward .

Lucys previously radiant face stiffened for a brief moment , and she quickly forced a polite smile .

Ellison must have been mistaken , she said lightly .

Probably , Joycelyn replied with a shrug , her curiosity satisfied .

She hadnt dwelled on the question , much less entertained the idea that there could be any connection between Lucy and Haddy .

By around ten oclock , the wedding preparations were in full swing .

William , as the master of ceremonies , took charge of the proceedings , while Henry handled the photography for the day .

The ceremony was set on a beautiful outdoor lawn , the lush green grass dotted with pink and lavender roses .

The decor was delicate and whimsical , creating a magical , almost fairy tale like atmosphere .

The guest list was kept intimate , with only about 20 to 30 attendees , mostly Isoldes close friends of many years .

Among the younger crowd , only a handful of friends like Haddy were present .

The ceremony was simple yet warm , beginning with a heartfelt speech from Isolde .

Joycelyn , clad in an elegant white wedding gown , looked like an angel descended from the heavens .

The sparkling diamonds on her gown caught the sunlight , twinkling like stars and adding to her ethereal charm .

Standing by her side , Ellison held her hand firmly as they faced the guests under the golden sunlight , receiving blessings and well wishes from family and friends .

When William announced that it was time for the groom to make his speech , Joycelyn watched in surprise as Ellison pulled a handwritten letter from the inside pocket of his suit jacket .

Ellison took the microphone , turned toward Joycelyn , and began with a soft and gentle tone .

Darling , it wasnt until you came into my life that I truly understood just how beautiful love could be .

From the audience , Leon and Sandras voices rang out , louder than a pair of megaphones as they cheered and teased .

Joycelyn blushed deeply , clearly flustered by the attention .

Ellison , however , remained unfazed .

A faint smile lingered on his lips as he let the two have their fun .

1/4 Chapter 198 Then , he continued his speech , which was calm , steady , and deeply sincere .

Unlike the flowery romantic lines often heard at weddings , Ellisons words were simple but powerful , filled with quiet determination .

As he looked at Joycelyn , his eyes sparkling with warmth , his voice , clear and soothing , sent her heart into a flutter .

Each word seemed to wrap around her heart like a comforting embrace , and before she knew it , tears started to roll down her cheeks .

How strange , she thought , these are just ordinary words , but when he says them now , they feel so real , so genuine ! Ellison confessed that from the very moment he met her , he had known she was the one , his wife , his partner , the one he would spend the rest of his life with .

He promised to cherish her for all eternity , through every moment , until forever .

Joycelyn couldnt help but laugh through her tears .

The rest of his speech became a blur in her memory .

Her attention was entirely consumed by his face and the overwhelming love he expressed .

And now , William announced with a cheerful tone , lets have our beautiful bride pass on her happiness by tossing the bouquet to see who the next lucky person will be ! Ellison gently wiped the tears from Joycelyns cheeks with his thumb .

Joycelyn looked down at the bouquet in her hands , then waved at Lucy to step forward .

Lucy stood off to the side , smiling but staying in place .

Finally , Isolde spoke up .

All of you who are still single , come on up ! The group of unmarried guests was small , just Haddy and three others .

To make the activity more lively , William and Henry decided to join in the fun .

Get ready … Joycelyn turned her back to the group and tossed the bouquet over her shoulder .

The flowers arced gracefully through the air , landing with perfect precision in Lucys direction .

Leon and Sandra exchanged a knowing glance and instinctively stepped aside as the bouquet flew through the air .

Just when it seemed the bouquet would hit the ground , Lucy sprang into action .

She reached out and gave it a light tap , only to send it straight into Haddys arms .

Haddy didnt immediately react , and Lucy , quick on her feet , pressed the bouquet firmly against his chest .

Its yours .

Hold on to it , she said , her tone half joking but decisive .

Haddy gave a helpless smile and took the bouquet .

Leon and Sandra erupted into cheers , clapping and whooping like they were at a sports event .

Meanwhile , Lucy retreated to the sidelines , letting out a quiet sigh of relief .

Whew , that was close .

I almost ended up being the next one getting married , she wondered .

**** The wedding of the Grant Group heir didnt involve the general public , but it didnt take long for news to spread among the elite circles .

What had once been a quiet rumor now became a confirmed event .

Wealthy socialites who had harbored hopes of marrying into the Grant family were devastated by the news .

At the same time , their curiosity about Ellisons wife skyrocketed .

Unfortunately for them , the Grant family maintained an ironclad level of privacy .

Not a single detail about the bride was leaked .

The guests , all carefully chosen and trusted by the Grant family , respected the familys wishes and revealed nothing about 2/4 10:55 Fri , 21 Feb Chapter 198 81 % +13 ) the ceremony or Joycelyns identity .

Still , the wedding quickly became the talk of various online platforms .

Headlines like [ Billionaire CEOs Secret Wedding , Mysterious Wife Sparks Speculation ] dominated trending topics .

Leah , who knew the bride was Joycelyn , a woman she deemed far beneath her , was consumed by jealousy .

In her rage , she vented her frustration by smashing up Mason Medical Center .

Meanwhile , Ruby , still unsure if the rumors were true , received even worse news : the Wilson family had declared bankruptcy .

The Wilson family , already a low ranking presence in the elite hierarchy , barely made a ripple in the sea of discussions surrounding Ellisons wedding .

At around four in the afternoon , Joycelyn sat on a swing in the garden , cuddling two small dogs .

That was when she came across the news of the Wilson familys downfall on her phone .

Hey , werent they the ones trying to get you locked up ? How did they end up going under themselves ? she asked , looking genuinely puzzled .

She might not care about most things , but she kept a close watch on the Wilson family , worried they might harm Ellison .

Their downfall was unexpected but welcome news .

Ellison glanced at the screen with feigned indifference .

Oh , really ? Must be internal issues .

I havent looked into it .

Joycelyn frowned slightly , unconvinced .

Maybe they crossed too many lines , and they asked for it .

Well , probably .

Ellison nodded in agreement , hiding the fact that he had been the one orchestrating their demise .

Today is my moms wedding .

Why are you looking at such bad news ? Think about something else , he said , taking her phone and setting it aside .

Think about what ? Joycelyn asked , blinking innocently .

The day had been so surreal , she was still processing everything .

Ellison rested his chin on one hand , his long legs crossed casually as he leaned back with a lazy smile .

Well , everyones out of the house tonight .

Its just the two of us here .

What do you think we should think about ? His implication was clear .

He intended to make up for what they hadnt done the night before , thanks to her shyness .

The previous night , she had been prepared for anything , but Ellison had refused to take off his pants .

She hadnt even gotten to see the spicy pair of mens underwear shed picked out for him .

Just as Ellison finished his sentence , Sandra kicked Leon , who had been eavesdropping from the shadows , out into the open .

Hey ! Leon greeted awkwardly , trying to play it cool .

He had only come looking for the dogs but ended up overhearing Ellisons unusually flirty comment .

Ellisons relaxed and mischievous expression instantly turned icy .

His sharp gaze made it clear he wasnt amused by the interruption .

Oh , right .

I forgot to mention .

Everyones actually staying over tonight .

Mrs.

Grant will be back soon , too , Joycelyn added hastily , her face flushed .

She realized theyd only been taking naps earlier , not leaving for good .

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