Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 55 Chapter 55 ༥ .52 % +13 Ellison hadnt expected it .

The person answering the phone wasnt Joycelyn , but one of her female colleagues .

Where is she ? Ellisons voice dropped low , cold as he asked again.

Shes drunk , at the restaurant .

But she didnt say where shes staying , you … Send me the address .

Ellison cut Selene off sharply .

Selene hesitated , speaking through the phone , almost instinctively obeying him , Ill send it to you in a moment .

With that , the call ended abruptly .

Selene swallowed nervously , her back damp with cold sweat .

Joycelyn , what kind of man did you find ? Hes so cold and fierce .

A bit , Aurelia nodded in agreement .

Do you think he might be the type to get violent when hes angry ? Selene muttered , half joking .

At this , the group fell silent .

Joycelyn , still half drunk , straightened up when she heard Selenes words .

Half awake , she said , What do you mean domestic violence ? He wouldnt do that .

Selene sent the address of the restaurant to Ellison and handed the phone back to Joycelyn .

Joycelyn , its your first relationship , you arent being emotionally manipulated , are you ? Joycelyn , cheeks flushed , wobbled a little in her seat .

She shook her head and then slumped back onto Aurelias shoulder .

I recognize that voice .

People dont usually have that kind of presence , another colleague added .

Hearing this , Joycelyns eyes immediately widened , and she sat up straight .

What ? You guys called him ? Yeah .

Selene pointed at her phone .

I sent the address Joycelyn gasped , a chill running through her , and the shock was enough to sober her up .

Her fuzzy mind instantly cleared .

She quickly pulled out her phone , unlocked it , saw the message history , and sent messages .

Joycelyn was stunned .

Ugh , I feel dizzy .

Ill just call a driver to take me home , Joycelyn tried to stand , but the room spun , and she collapsed back into her seat .

She regretted driving in the first place .

Her thoughts were frantic , but before she could find an excuse or way to fix things , the sound of a womans voice broke through the tension .

Excuse me , is Ms.

Maynard here ? Im your boyfriends driver , he ordered this for you to ensure you get home safely , said a woman 15:34 Wed , 12 Feb 6 Chapter 55 The middle aged woman in a drivers uniform stood at the table , bowing respectfully .

What ? A driver ? Selene looked at Joycelyn , displeased .

52 % 18 Joycelyn , still half dazed , was relieved when she saw the driver .

Thanks , Ill be heading home now .

See you guys tomorrow .

With help from the driver , Joycelyn slowly stood up , but Selene walked beside her , offering advice .

Do you want me to come with you , in case your boyfriend gets mad at you ? Hearing this , Joycelyn smiled warmly and squeezed Selenes cheek .

No need .

I promised to have dinner with him today .

Hes a little upset because I missed his calls , but hell be fine once I apologize .

Really ? Selene said .

Yes .

Joycelyn smiled softly .

Okay then , Selene agreed , and the group parted ways , everyone going home .

That night , Joycelyn had intended to drink a little to smooth things over , but ended up getting far more intoxicated than planríed .

As she sat in the backseat of the car , the driver received a call .

Mr.

Grant , Ive picked her up .

Well be there in about 30 minutes , said the woman .

Joycelyns eyes snapped open , shocked .

Are you … She stared at the driver .

The woman responded calmly , Mr.

Grant sent me .

Please rest , madam .

Well be home soon .

Ah , thank you , Joycelyn replied , feeling embarrassed and flustered .

She lay back against the seat , trying to calm her racing thoughts , but ultimately gave in and fell back to sleep .

The car drove into the villa estate .

As it came to a stop and the female driver got out to open the back door , she realized that Joycelyn had fallen asleep sometime during the ride .

She glanced at the tall figure walking out of the villa and said , Mr.

Grant , Mrs.

Grant is asleep .

Ellison strode over , and when he reached the back seat , he saw the small woman sound asleep , curled up in the car .

Under the moonlight , the sharp lines of Ellisons jaw were cast in deep shadow , further accentuating the coldness in his handsome features .

Ellison looked at Joycelyn for a moment , then bent down and gently scooped her up from the car .

Her soft , delicate body was still faintly scented with fruit wine .

As he lifted her , Joycelyn instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck , her face nuzzling against his chest as she murmured , Are we home ? Ellison let out a cold grunt and carried her toward the mansion .

Joycelyn , clinging to his neck like a little kitten , wriggled slightly as if trying to get more comfortable .

But his muscular frame , honed by years of training , made it hard for her to find a cozy spot .

15:34 Wed , 12 Feb 0 Chapter 55 She whimpered slightly , not entirely pleased .

Ellisons gaze softened as he looked down at her , her innocent , spoiled expression melting away some of his lingering anger .

He carried her into the room and paused when he noticed a bag on the vanity .

After a brief glance , he ignored it and moved toward the bathroom to put her in a warm bath to help sober her up .

But as he dipped her into the water , he remembered her period and immediately lifted her out again .

Joycelyn felt the shift and clung to him tighter , burying her face in his neck , her voice trembling with fear , Im … scared .

Her soft , vulnerable tone melted his resolve .

His chest tightened .

I never thought Id find myself in this situation with you , he muttered , annoyed , yet helpless .

He was angry that she hadnt spoken up when she was being treated unfairly .

Annoyed that she went out drinking without telling him .

But what frustrated him most was that he couldnt vent his anger on this little drunk .

Joycelyn , who had almost been put down , woke up in a panic when she realized what had almost happened .

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