Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 206 Chapter 206 At lunch, Lucy was completely absorbed in the feast before her, devouring everything in sight.

Ellison kept serving Joycelyn, while Joycelyn, ever the attentive one, kept feeding Lucy, saying, "Roast ribs, your favorite. And this roast beef, and the seafood is pretty good too." Haddy, seated across from them, couldn't help but glance up every tJoycelyn served herself or Lucy. Joycelyn was so focused on taking care of Lucy that she didn't even notice when Ellison, sitting beside her, kicked Haddy under the table with a little nudge of his long leg.

Haddy looked up with an innocent expression, his handsface completely unreadable.

Ellison squinted slightly, and the look in his eyes seemed to say, "You better catch on." Haddy returned a polite glance, then elegantly speared a piece of the soft roast beef with his fork and placed it on his plate.

Lucy saw the fork heading her way, and without thinking, she grabbed her plate and shifted her body slightly to the side.

The message was clear: Not today, thank you.

Haddy paused in midair for a brief moment, then silently transferred the piece of beef to his own plate.

Sandra, sitting at the head of the table, was watching everything unfold with keen interest. She glanced back and forth, her eyes more focused on the at the table than the food in front of her.

After a few moments, she suddenly made a loud clink as she pulled her fork out and stared at it.

The metal fork had a noticeable bend in it.

"Sandra, why aren't you eating?" Joycelyn asked, glancing at Sandra's goofy grin.

"I am eating," Sandra replied, still chewing, "I'm just watching the show." Joycelyn raised an eyebrow, a little puzzled. "What are you watching?" "Benny Bull, eat your own food. Don't tire out poor Joycelyn," Ellison shot a glance at Sandra, who was lying like a child on the table.

"Benny Bull?" Joycelyn frowned, giving Ellison an almost reprimanding look. "Why are you calling her that?* "Because I'm strong," Sandra explained sweetly. "Whenever Ellison's mad at me, he callsthat nickname." "But no one calls a girl that," Joycelyn said, confused.

"Usually, no one does. Like, if Leon said it, I'd knock his head off. Haddy doesn't callthat. Only when Ellison is playing around, he callsBenny Bull." "Joycelyn, stop servingfood," Sandra said between bites of crispy bone, her mouth cracking with each crunch. "If Ellison doesn't leteat, I'll have to stand by the door holding my plate." Despite her youth, Sandra had an eagle eye and wasn't afraid to speak her mind.

Joycelyn's brows knitted as she glanced at the smug man beside her, then quickly served him his favorite seafood.

"She's still a kid, and you're eating up her childish jealousy? And you still want a kid of your own?" Joycelyn teased, her tone light but playful.

1/3 Chapter 206 1 K 73% 11 Ever since their wedding, the cold, stoic man seemed to have softened just a little.

"Mr. Grant, is it still possible forto get a nanny certificate?" Lucy asked between bites, glancing up at Ellison with a sly smile.

"How about 1 introduce Haddy to you? You might want to consider it, Ellison replied with a wicked gleam in his eye.

Lucy nearly choked on her food. She'd just been considering attaching herself to Ellison's coattails, but now she was completely caught off guard. "No thank you. I'll pass," she quickly muttered, her cheek flushing She was better off just sticking to her job with Ellison, without getting involved in his personal life. Ellison's lips curled into a light smile, his eyes twinkling with amusement and a touch of mockery.

Joycelyn and Sandra exchanged knowing looks, both with faces full of the classic "eating popcorn' expression.

Haddy didn't say anything. He just smiled gently, watching them all with quiet amusement.

Lucy shot him an irritated glare, her eyes sharp.

Haddy lowered his gaze gracefully, continuing to eat his meal with a composed air.

Joycelyn couldn't help but feel that the atmosphere was just... off, though she couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

After lunch, the five of them made their way downstairs.

In the elevator, Sandra clung to Ellison, asking him to switch the car. She didn't want to take Joycelyn's old bus anymore; she wanted a cooler, more luxurious ride. That way, Joycelyn would be more comfortable, too.

Ellison immediately agreed, swiping his card and calling Leon to help her pick out a car.

"You two go ahead," Joycelyn said, not wanting to be seen with the high-profile men. "Lucy and I will head up later." With the president of the Grant Group and a rich heir leaving, it just didn't feel right for her and Lucy to be walking around with them. It felt too out of place, too obvious.

Once the two men were out of sight, Joycelyn linked her arm through Lucy's, clutching her tightly and not giving her any chance to escape. "Do you feel like Haddy's acting differently toward you? The way he looks at you- there's something so soft in his eyes." Joycelyn's smile was sweet and full of warmth.

Lucy softened as she gazed at her best friend's bright, innocent expression. "He's just the type to act like that. He looks at a stray dog on the street the sway." Joycelyn chewed on her lip, her eyes serious. "You know, women's intuition is often right." "Baby, you're being pampered by Mr. Grant, but Haddy's not someone you can play around with. A man like him, not married at his age, it's likely that his heart is still unattached. He's not a guy who'll just play games. He's serious about his relationships. But if you get too close, you'll start seeing through the filters you put on him, and the reality might not be as shiny as you think." Lucy's mind was clear. Men like Haddy, with their status and wealth, were fine for a fling, but building anything long-term would be digging your own grave.

"But I think Haddy's not the type to just play around," Lucy said, a little uncertain.

"You only have Ellison to compare to, and you're thinking too simply," Joycelyn said, letting Lucy pinch her soft white cheek. "Not everyone can cross social classes to find true love. You're lucky. I can see that Ellison is serious about you. When a man's 2/3 06:53 Thu, 6 Mar Chapter 206 A 73% +23 truly into you, he sees nothing but you. But I'm not you, and he's not Ellison. If you don't get that love, it's okay. It won't break you." Lucy smiled gently. She had never once tried to chase after Haddy or aimed to climb any social ladder. She was just happy where she was.

But Joycelyn wasn't as sure. She sighed, feeling a little empty inside.

Lucy knew exactly how her friend felt, but the world wasn't black and white. So much of it existed in the gray zone, and things weren't always what they seemed.

"Let's stop talking about this. You and Mr. Grant are good people, and he's never once complained about you hanging out with me. He's genuinely kind. You need to love him well. I bet he's never had a first love before. For an older man, that's precious," Lucy teased with a grin. "Ah, no way..." Joycelyn blushed, her face turning bright red.

"Why not? I've had eight-no, nine," Lucy said with a sly grin. "Men like Mr. Grant, at the top of the pyramid with money and power their tis precious. They can be cold on the outside, but once they let their guard down, they're something else. A man like him wouldn't be interested in just playing around. He's probably still untouched at thirty, and a girl like you... He'd probably be all over you." Lucy's words were crude but accurate. Joycelyn's face turned an even deeper shade of red.

"You want to keep him? Then give him something fresh and new. He'll do anything for you." Lucy laughed like a mischievous rogue, while Joycelyn, both curious and embarrassed, struggled to focus.

But, secretly, Lucy was right.

Lucy said, "You need to remember, men like women who appear dignified and well-behaved in public, but are completely uninhibited and seductive with them." "Got it." Joycelyn nodded vigorously, signaling that they had arrived at the company and hoping she'd stop talking.

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