Chapter 122 Joycelyn thought about how she might be harassed by helene when she went downstairs later She immediately calmed down, wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, and asked, "Where the drum She placed her hand on his shoulder to help him straighten up The boldness of kissing him earlier now felt slightly embarrassing Joycelyn wanted to bend down and grew feren wer his arm, but as soon as she tried, without his support, her legs wobbled and her body went ling the bent rennend collapsed.
Fortunately, Ellison was quick on his feet, reaching out to steady her waist and life her op "Just one kiss and you're already this weak!” His low, hoarse voice carried a hint of desire and a quiet laughi The sound reached her ears, making her feel deeply embarrassed.
Joycelyn bit her lip, not responding.
"I have to go down now. Don't keep makingcup. If this continues, someone will notice sooner or later be murmured softly.
Leah had barely spoken to him for half a minute, and now the entire Grant Group was buzzing with their photo together.
He didn't like showing his face, and slower-level employees had never seen him in person, but he was handsome, with a height and aura matching his impressive features.
Whenever he appeared, he immediately captured everyone's attention and drew all eyes to him.
As the story spread, various versions began to emerge "I'll be more careful in the future," Ellison said with a faint smile, his deep, captivating black eyes regaining clarity as be looked affectionately at Joycelyn's gentle face.
He continued, “Grandma cby today and brought you a card. It's pocket money from her, and the password is the last six digits. We're traveling abroad tomorrow, but she's not going. It's just the two of us" Ellison took a diamond card out of his trouser pocket and stuffed it into Joycelyn's pocket, “Check it later" "I don't need money, I haven't even spent what you gavelast time," Joycelyn quickly took the card out of her pocket.
"It's not much, just use it," Ellison said firmly, holding her small hand Joycelyn looked at him and reluctantly accepted. "Everything I need is at home. I don't have much to spend money on. My salary is more than enough" Aside from buying snacks and dog food for Rocky, she didn't really have any expenses She used to be so poor that she couldn't even think about saving money, but now her savings were beyond what she ever dreamed of.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe believed that marriage could change one's fate. However, being part of a wealthy family constantly reminded her to stay true to her original intention.
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Open 12:49 Sat, 15 Feb 0 Chapter 122 "You're the first person I've met who sees money as a burden,” Ellison said, looking at the little woman in his arms, whose brows furrowed slightly as she spoke, "If it were possible, I'd truly wish for you to have an ordinary life." That way, she might feel less pressure.
"Are you thinking about our future?" Ellison asked in a low voice.
Joycelyn's eyes widened as she met his deep gaze, her heart skipping a beat.
This sudden thought had crossed her mind.
Ellison looked at her with a smile.
Indeed, she had becso used to his care and attention that she forgot her initial plan to settle for the marriage and eventually leave when the twas right.
"Hmm... I'm not ungrateful, I know who treatswell." Joycelyn lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers. "Besides my dad, you're the first person who has been good to me. Now that my dad is gone, you're the only one." She thought about her dad again.
Ellison suddenly leaned in, his handsface lowering, his lips almost touching hers.
Joycelyn, fearing he would start kissing her endlessly, panicked for a moment and leaned back to avoid him. However, his large hand grabbed her chin, lifting her small face Joycelyn's eyes met his, her eyelashes trembling, and her lips slightly parted. "You..." "Mrs. Grant, you don't have a father complex, do you?" Ellison asked.
This made him somewhat confused, wondering if she had suddenly changed her attitude towards him out of filial piety.
Joycelyn's heart skipped a beat, her eyes trembling as she furrowed her brows. "Ah, no, I don't Joycelyn quickly denied it.
A father complex sounded unhealthy to her, and she was certain she didn't have one.
"I was just making an analogy, why would you say that?" she asked.
"Because you've mentioned it more than once, it makesa bit flustered, Ellison replied seriously. Joycelyn almost laughed in exasperation. "How did we even get to this topic?" She removed his hand from her chin. "I need to go now. Stop overthinking things. That's ridiculous" Ellison didn't stop her anymore.
Joycelyn walked over to the desk, picked up a document, and said, "I'm leaving now." Holding the document, she lowered her head and walked to the door.
Ellison reached out and opened the door for her. His deep eyes were fixed on her. "Thank you" Joycelyn left, not forgetting to nod and thank him.
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Chapter 199 She remained very composed.
Once outside, Joycelyn pretended to be calm but quickened her pace toward the elevator As Ellison walked back to his chair, he glanced outside.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe question in his heart remained unanswered.
He quickly took out his phone and opened a rarely used group chat of three.
Ellison: [Cout.] Those two words were enough to stir up Leon and Haddy Leon replied instantly: [Oh, a rare guest. Mr. Grant, you actually have tto chat with us.] Haddy simply responded with a puzzled look.
Ellison hesitated for a long tbut eventually asked: [Do girls with absent fathers always have a father complex?] Leon sent a shocked emoji, clearly not expecting such an intriguing topic.
Haddy: Why do you ask?] Ellison: [Answer my question, don't askone] His firm answer showed his strong demeanor.
With a hint of helplessness in his eyes, Haddy quickly replied:(Somy, | don't know much about girls. Leon, you answer.] The content is on dan't novelenglish.net! I Leon didn't expect that one day he would be more knowledgeable than his two most respected friends.
He quickly explained: [There might be something to it, but how many years older are you than your wife?] Ellison: [Four years.]
Leon: [Only four years? That's not enough for a father complex. Those typically involve much older men, at least ten years older. In your case, it's more like the older man dating a younger woman.] Ellison remained silent.
Haddy sent a stunned emoji.
Ellison's grip on the phone tightened as he looked at the words "the older man dating a younger woman". His handsface darkened as if someone had touched his sensitive nerve. Ellison: [Haddy!] Haddy [Hmm?] Ellison: [Kick him out!] Leon sent a shocked emoji and got kicked out of the group chat before he could defend himself He thought he could be Ellison's love expert, but he was just discarded after being used.
He didn't think he had said anything wrong.