Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Joycelyn explained her actions, hoping to avoid any misunderstanding between them .

However , after she finished , Ellisons gaze grew even deeper As she looked into his penetrating eyes , Joycelyns heart raced faster , and her breding bronce don Was I overthinking things ? Joycelyn thought , Just as she was trying to understand his thoughts , Ellison suddenly let out a low chuckledoop , fich laugh fox carteda hint of charm , making Joycelyns ears flush with warmth .

So , youre worried about me , afraid I might get hurt or manipulated ? Vom potted her down , mileged by met so his embrace , Joycelyns face turned red , and she averted her gate .

She felt like she was about to dissolve in those intense eyes of his The dizziness was overwhelming , Ellison didnt give her a chance to escape , leaning even closer and softly whispering , Answer met Trapped in his arms , Joycelyn finally replied , embarrassed but with a hint of shyness , Mm hmmm Dont worry , only you can manipulate me no one else has that privilege , Ellison smiled , clearly pleased with her response .

His mood lightened as he picked her up off the table .

Joycelyn instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck and tightened her legs around his waist , afraid she might fall But , shes the strongest one , isnt she ? Joycelyn whispered as she rested her head on Ellisons shoulder .

That night , no ones stronger than me .

Dont be scared , Ellison assured her as he carried her into the master bedroom , his long legs reaching the door , which he kicked shut with a swift motion .

He gently laid her on the bed and said , Come , sleep with me .

Joycelyn obediently lay down beside him .

The lingering effects of alcohol made her less restrained , and soon she was drifting off to sleep in his arms , feeling a sense of calm that she hadnt experienced before .

It was the first time since their marriage that she could sleep without any anxiety , as the quiet , dimly lit room was filled with soft moonlight , casting a serene glow on the bed .

The two of them , who had come together by chance , felt an unspoken connection growing between them .

The next morning , Joycelyn woke up peacefully , blinking her eyes open .

As she stretched , her hand accidentally brushed against the firm , muscular skin of Ellisons abdomen .

He never slept in clothes , so when her hand landed , it was on his chiseled abs .

1/3 1227 Thu 13Feb 0 Chapter 77 Her hand couldnt resist , and she stroked them again .

Suddenly , Ellison grabbed her hand and pressed it back onto his abs His well defined chocolate abdominal muscles suddenly became flexile .

Starting early to test my patience , huh ? Ellison slowly opened his eyes , his voice hoarse from derp , was wond fox could intoxicate anyone who heard it .

Joycelyn blushed and said shyly , Didnt you go for a run this morning ? His schedule had always been strictly routine bed by nine , up by six .

Today , it was already durora ésta No , Ellison lazily responded .

A man who had just woken up didnt have his usual commanding presence .

His soft black hair fell across his forted going him a gentler look .

Joycelyn quickly shut her eyes , trying to avoid being distracted by his looks .

You should get up .

Youre going to be late ! Alright , Ellison said , following her suggestion and getting out of bed .

Later at the office , Joycelyn felt a warmth in her heart from the progress in her relationship with Ellison However , her mood quickly shifted when an unexpected piece of news reached her .

After what happened to Anna yesterday , no one dared to discuss it in the company .

After Annas incident yesterday , no one in the office dared to gossip openly , but Selene walked over to her and quietly said .

Joycelyn , you went to the reunion yesterday , right ? Two girls from your class were jealous of you and planned to harm you .

They mistook Ms.

Wilson for you , and she got disfigured .

Are you alright ? Where did this ridiculous rumor come from ? Joycelyn felt an uneasy premonition rise within her .

Ruby , a wealthy girl from a prestigious family , getting disfigured in her place … The consequences were too terrible to even imagine .

I saw it on the news yesterday .

I was worried Rubys temper might get you involved , Selene said , her usual lively demeanor replaced with concern .

Theres always a reason for things to happen .

Why would she come after me ? Joycelyn tried to sound calm , but unease still gnawed at her .

I heard theyve caught the ones behind it , Selene continued .

Its that girl you went to high school with , right ? She runs a chain of beauty salons .

Her business has already been shut down , and the Wilson family is handling things .

Those two women who did this wont get away lightly .

Joycelyn nodded grimly , though part of her still felt it was just karma catching up with them .

Her thoughts drifted to the two women who had purposely made her uncomfortable yesterday now they had resorted to harming her .

Despite the fear creeping up her spine , Joycelyn couldnt help but feel that it was their own doing .

2/3 1227 Thu 13TOD Chapter 77 Selene advised , You should be careful for a while , or maybe take a leave of absence .

The Wilson familys daughter is á handful .

We common folks cant afford to anger her Ill be careful , Joycelyn nodded , Ill get to work now .

When Selene returned to her seat , Joycelyn pulled out her phone and started looking up news from last night .

The reports were shocking , filled with details that made her stomach turn .

79 % Apparently , the substandard skincare treatment had cancer causing risks , and large doses could not only disfigure but also lead to organ failure .

The plot was cruel and the methods underhanded .

Joycelyn shuddered as she read through it , her mind racing with the possibility that Kuby might come after her once she found out the truth .

Selene was right .

Ordinary people had no ability to resist against the power of a wealthy family like the Wilsons .

If Ruby found out about her relationship with Ellison , things could get even worse .

In the hospital , Ruby had just regained consciousness after emergency treatment .

Her face was wrapped in white bandages , and as soon as she woke up , she became extremely agitated .

Hearing the news from her best friend Cecilia , Ruby nearly lost her mind .

Ill make those two women pay , and that Joycelyn , she wont escape either , she hissed , her bloodshot eyes the only visible part of her face , looking terrifying .

Ruby , calm down .

Just focus on recovering .

My brother has brought in the best plastic surgeon in the country for your operation .

Once youre healed , youll be beautiful again , Cecilia coaxed Ruby , trying to comfort her as best she could .