Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 222 72%f 23 "Let's do this! Two years, and we'll both be rich enough to retire early. Then we can start our security company and be the bosses, Sandra said, her sweet, innocent face making the idea sound way too tempting.

Lucy gave a playful salute. "Thanks, Sandra! My goal is to beca wealthy woman and live the good life with a handsguy "Then we'll only hire guys who are 6.2 feet tall with eight-pack abs," Sandra whistled, her tone playful with a touch of mischief.

"Ugh..." Lucy had said it casually at first, but now she was starting to be convinced.

Joycelyn just rolled her eyes.

"Haddy is way easier to get along with than that guy with the surnWillows. What if they make things tough for you? Joycelyn's gonna be mad at Ellison because of that,” Sandra said, continuing her persuasion.

"Yeah, you've got a point," Lucy said, her hesitation slowly fading.

Although her work performance was great in the department, her relationships with her colleagues were tense. "Exactly. The high-society circles can be complicated. I don't fully understand it, but I don't want you to feel mistreated. You're the type who keeps everything to yourself," Sandra added.

With Susan's status, even Isolde would show respect to the Willows family. If things didn't go smoothly, staying at Grant Group could becunbearable for Lucy.

"Plus, Haddy's still single. He's from a well-established, wealthy family. He's a much better option than dealing with the higher-ups. Everyone knows him, and when you have connections, things go so much smoother," Sandra said, getting more excited.

Joycelyn couldn't help but join in the gossip, "So, why isn't Haddy married yet?" "High-society women from all over the world are lining up for blind dates with him, but he doesn't care. I used to joke that he and Ellison were a couple," Sandra said, grinning.

Joycelyn burst out laughing. "No way!" Lucy, leaning in, couldn't resist the gossip.

"Con, Lucy, don't miss this chance!" Sandra teased.

"Not a chance, we're from completely different worlds," Lucy quickly brushed off the idea.

"I think you two would be perfect! He's quiet and charming, and you're the bold, stunning woman who could handle him," Sandra teased, whistling again.

Lucy couldn't help but laugh, feeling like she might give up and surrender to Sandra.

"I don't do office relationships. Money comes first, not men," Lucy said firmly, sticking to her principles. "Then let's focus on making money! Double salary, and you can shape your boss however you want-bette an dealing with all those fake and innocent girls. Right, Joycelyn?" Sandra asked, winking at Joycelyn.

"Yeah, I think it's a great idea! I heard that overseas projects are estimated to be worth 3 billion dollars. Just imagine about the performance bonuses, Joycelyn said, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she looked at Lucy.

1/3 Chapter 222 23 "I'll think about it." Lacy said, biting her lip, struggling to keep her resolve.

"Alright, we'll talk later. I'm starving. What are we eating today?" Lucy quickly changed the subject.

"I'll take you to this amazing restaurant Ellison owns. I can also check out the business while we're there," Joycelyn said with a smile.

"I've got to head to Selene's birthday party first. You two go shopping; buy whatever you like, I'll cover it,” Joycelyn added, pulling a limitless black card from her bag and handing it to Sandra.

She knew Lucy would feel too shy to accept, so she decided to let Sandra handle the payment instead. "Here you go! Today, I'm a rich woman, and I'm spoiling both of you," Joycelyn said with a proud smile, holding the card out. She didn't usually make big purchases, and her salary hardly ever touched her account.

"Wow! The legendary black card only Presidents can have! Oh my gosh, Joycelyn's a rich lady now-she can totally spoil me!" Lucy said, excited, as she hugged Joycelyn and planted two quick kisses on her cheek.

"Go ahead and buy whatever you want today. There is no need to hold back," Joycelyn said generously, pinching Lucy's check and returning a kiss.

Sandra and Lucy were practically idolizing her. They'd both gladly becher devoted little followers, each hanging off her side like a prized accessory.

"Joycelyn, they're here and waiting for you," Sandra said, pointing out the sight of Aurelia and Selene outside. "Alright," Joycelyn said as she got out of the car. She headed over to join Aurelia and Selene for the birthday celebration and have a feast. She would catch up with Sandra and Lucy later in the evening.

In the private room of a classy restaurant, Ellison and Haddy, two tall men, sat by the window, gazing out at the peaceful, beautiful night view.

After a long silence, Haddy broke the quiet. "Ellison, we've been sitting here for half an hour now." Aside from glancing at the occasional buzzing notifications, they were waiting, with no food being served. And, of course, Leon was still stuck somewhere, not arriving. The two men sat there in the private room, and the atmosphere felt a bit awkward.

"They're probably on their way," he said after a long silence, noticing there hadn't been any card transactions yet. They must be arriving soon.

Haddy raised an eyebrow. "So, is this a welcback dinner?" "A welcback dinner? I'll give you a real welcome-with a punch," Ellison muttered, swirling his coffee. Haddy remained silent, unsure of how to respond.

The sound of footsteps echoed from the hallway, and feeling restless, Haddy stood to greet whoever it was.

"Leon..." Haddy began, but just as he spoke, he didn't see Leon. Instead, he spotted Lucy and the others. His dark eyes immediately landed on Lucy, whose dazzling beauty caught his attention. "Haddy?" Joycelyn said, surprised to see him there as well.

Haddy nodded, acknowledging Joycelyn, as they exchanged pleasantries.

Lucy, still beaming from her shopping spree and her new bag, froze when she saw Haddy's refined face. Her smile vanished.

"Sandra! Did we walk into the wrong place?" Lucy thought, "Why is Haddy here? Is this strap?" 2/3 06%2 6 M Chapter 222

"Ah, I just got the message-Mr. Grant hasn't eaten yet and happens to be here too. How aboux we all join him?" Joycelyn said, her eyes sparkling with genuine sincerity, making it seem like nothing was prearranged. 11 Sandra nodded eagerly, her smile wide and mischievous. "That's right!" The playful gleam in her eyes made it clear she was the one behind this little scheme, After all, there were so many restaurants under the Grant Group that even Joycelyn didn't know them all-only Sandra had the inside scoop.

As Sandra basked in her cleverness, grinning from ear to ear, she suddenly spotted Leon rushing upstairs.

Her sweet, innocent face instantly transformed into a fierce expression. "Ellison! You didn't say beon + say beon wasn coming Ugh, he's so annoying, always acting like a bottomless pit-he cats more than anyone!" Sandra turned to complain, clearly frustrated. Joycelyn could almost feel the tension crackling in the air as she stepped forward, her gaze falling on Ellison sitting calmly, sipping his coffee without care.

Joycelyn thought, "There's something about him-so calm on the surface, but you can tell he's always plotting ahead. Like a cunning fox." 3/3