Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

+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 tto 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? That's 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, it's going to be so awkward.

Lucy's 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 hadn't dwelled on the question, much less entertained the idea that there could be any connection between Lucy and Haddy.

By around ten o'clock, 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 Isolde's 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 tfor 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 wasn't until you cinto my life that I truly understood just how beautiful love could be." From the audience, Leon and Sandra's 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, Ellison's 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 couldn't help but laugh through her tears.

The rest of his speech beca 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, “let's 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 Joycelyn's 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, con 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 Lucy's 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 Haddy's arms.

Haddy didn't immediately react, and Lucy, quick on her feet, pressed the bouquet firmly against his chest.

"It's 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 didn't involve the general public, but it didn't take long for news to spread among the elite circles.

What had once been a quiet rumor now beca confirmed event. Wealthy socialites who had harbored hopes of marrying into the Grant family were devastated by the news. At the stime, their curiosity about Ellison's 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 family's wishes and revealed nothing about 2/4 10:55 Fri, 21 Feb Chapter 198 81% +13) the ceremony or Joycelyn's identity.

Still, the wedding quickly becthe talk of various online platforms. Headlines like [Billionaire CEO's 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 Ellison's wedding.

At around four in the afternoon, Joycelyn sat on a swing in the garden, cuddling two small dogs. That was when she cacross the news of the Wilson family's downfall on her phone.

"Hey, weren't 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 welcnews.

Ellison glanced at the screen with feigned indifference. "Oh, really? Must really? M be internal issues. Kaven't 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 mom's 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, ΟΠ 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, everyone's out of the house tonight. It's 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 hadn't 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 hadn't even gotten to see the spicy pair of men's underwear she'd 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 clooking for the dogs but ended up overhearing Ellison's unusually flirty comment.

Ellison's relaxed and mischievous expression instantly turned icy. His sharp gaze made it clear he wasn't amused by the interruption.

"Oh, right. I forgot to mention.

Everyone's actually staying over tonight. Mrs. Grant wil be back soon, too, Joycelyn added hastily, her face flushed. She realized they'd only been taking naps earlier, not leaving for good. +13 Chapter 199