Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 52 Hearing Selenes excited tone , Joycelyn couldnt help but ask , Whats going on ? She had left in a hurry and hadnt noticed what had happened behind her .

Selene pulled off her mask , took a long gulp of water from a bottle , and then , with excitement in her voice , told Joycelyn : You know how we all thought Ms.

Wilson and Mr.

Grant were each others first love ? Well , today Mr.

Grant wore a light pink shirt , and we all thought he was getting a little love struck .

But then , he just went up to that rich girl and told her to her face , That pink makes you look too old fashioned .

Dont wear it again .

When Selene mimicked Ellisons voice for that last line , she puffed up her chest and tried to sound deep .

Joycelyn , who had just taken a sip of water to clear her throat , almost spat it out .

She had to swallow quickly to avoid bursting out laughing .

Did he really say that ? Joycelyn wiped her mouth , her face wide eyed in disbelief.

Selene nodded furiously , her face lighting up with laughter .

Yes ! And he said it right in front of everyone .

You wouldnt believe it there was so much tension in the air just then .

If I were Ms.

Wilson , I wouldve wanted to dig a hole and hide in it Just imagining it made Joycelyn cringe with secondhand embarrassment .

With the mood being so awkward outside , wed better be careful , Joycelyn said , reluctantly .

She had a feeling Ellison wasnt in a great mood today and didnt want to risk drawing his ire .

She put on her mask snugly , only leaving her eyes visible , trying not to expose her identity .

He was a high powered CEO , and his wife was here picking up trash at a party she must be making him look bad .

Joycelyn was worried that he might seek her out later for some kind of reckoning .

We dont have to do anything .

Selene interrupted her thoughts , Mr.

Grant said he has a thing about cleanliness , so now everyone at the party is self regulating .

We dont have to clean up anymore .

Wait , theyre letting those rich kids pick up the trash ? Joycelyn was taken aback .

She had seen the scene earlier and overheard some conversations .

The guys were talking about how much money they were making from their projects , while the rich girls were comparing their jewelry.

Letting those pampered rich kids do the cleaning ? Ellison was clearly ready to alienate the entire upper crust .

Yep , Selene said , nodding .

Once Mr.

Grant spoke up , no one dared oppose him .

Now everyones too scared to move .

a little uneasy after seeing the expression on Selenes face .

Is it really that serious ? Joycelyn Selene glanced around , lowered her voice , and said , I just overheard someone saying that Mr.

Grants parents died in a car 17:11 Poe , 11 Feb Chapter 52 accident right after celebrating his birthday years ago .

Joycelyn froze , completely shocked .

Wait , what ? Her clear , sparkling eyes filled with sympathy .

She had always thought that Mr.

Grant didnt celebrate his birthday because he had lost his parents , but to find out they died on his birthday ..

no wonder he avoided it Anyone in that situation would probably never get over it .

Joycelyn couldnt help but sigh .

Mr.

Grant really is the tragic , powerful , and domineering type , Selene sighed too .

I almost got convinced by your dedication when I saw you running around earlier .

But who knew youd be all gossiping , huh ? Well , you got me there .

Selene laughed and waved her hand , looking utterly comical .

Besides Mr.

Grant , I heard that two of his friends came back to the country today .

Thats why all those rich girls were wearing their fancy gowns , looking to reel in a rich husband at this so called alumni birthday party .

As soon as Joycelyn heard that , she thought of Leon .

Ellison hadnt exactly hidden the fact that they were friends … was Leon also one of them ? That would be so embarrassing Just then , a burst of crying and comforting voices floated in from outside .

The voices were clearly consoling Ruby, with phrases like , Ms.

Wilson , dont be upset floating through the air .

Joycelyn and Selene exchanged glances .

Without saying a word , they both slowed their pace and crept to the door to peek through the crack .

Ruby was surrounded by a group of rich girls , and they were all comforting her .

Ruby , Mr.

Grant saying that means he still cares about you .

If he didnt care , he wouldnt say anything at all .

Men always show these kinds of emotions when it comes to their exes , Marissa Flynn , one of Rubys close friends , said in a soft , comforting voice .

Exactly , Linda added quickly , Mr.

Grant showing up today means he still has feelings for Ms.

Wilson .

Ruby , if Mr.

Grant didnt like you , he wouldnt wear the watch you gave him , or even match outfits with you .

My brother even said this is the first time hes seen Mr.

Grant dress like this .

If this isnt love , then what is ? Cecilia , Carmelos younger sister , wrapped her arms around Ruby and kept wiping her tears .

Ruby was sobbing uncontrollably , her makeup running down her face .

Joycelyn couldnt help but feel a little skeptical .

arit , It was true that she had bought him the pink shirt on a whim , and he had eventually agreed to wear it , no one wouldve expected that .

As for the watch , Ruby had given it to him , and he did wear it .

2/3 DramaBox Stream Dram 17:11 Re , 11 Feb 0 Chapter 52 Could it be that he still has feelings for her ? Or maybe I am just part of their little drama ? Joycelyn thought .

K51 % At the central seating area of the party , Ellison sat alone , his face cold as he sipped his drink in silence .

His whole presence exuded an icy aura that kept everyone at a distance .

Guests seemed to avoid his corner entirely .

Haddy came over , sat next to him , and said , If you dont like it , why even show up ? Leon , having finished his tasks , walked over and sat by Haddy , looking much more subdued than before .

He didnt drink , only picked at the fruit platter .

Maybe Mr.

Grant didnt come here for the birthday , Leon replied vaguely .

Haddy looked at him , Hmm ? Ellison didnt respond but instead pulled out his phone and typed a message : [ What time are you leaving ? ] Joycelyns phone buzzed , and she jumped a little .

Luckily , the rich girls had already left , and no one heard the sound .

Selene , busy running around for more gossip , was nowhere to be found .

Once the coast was clear , Joycelyn cautiously replied : Maybe after its over .

Ellison put down his glass , stood up suddenly , and walked toward a quiet hallway .

Seeing his dark expression , Haddy and Leon exchanged a quick look and followed .

Meanwhile , Ruby , who had been watching from a distance , curiously followed the movements of the three most outstanding men at the party .

After sending the message , Joycelyn realized she had drunk too much water and now really needed the restroom .

Just A she opened the cleaning supply room door and stepped out , she collided with Ellison and his two friends .

Joycelyn froze , her heart racing .

With a swift motion , she darted back to her room and slammed the door shut .

She leaned against the door , her heart pounding in her chest .

Before she could catch her breath , she heard Ellisons voice from outside , sharp and demanding .

Open the door 17:11 e , 11 Feb MO .

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