Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 251 4. 73% Joycelyn's eyes wandered, glancing at Ellison. Just then, Ellison shot her a sideways look. His deep, lazy gaze lingered on her for a moment. While she didn't call out his cunning intentions, she understood what he meant immediately.

The large family before her contrasted sharply with Aaron and Gavin's adaptability. With her swollen, reddened face, Lily wasn't pleased. Though she merely leaned slightly, her lowered gaze made it evident to Joycelyn that her eyes had a mix of resentment and anger. She was holding it all in.

Moreover, the family seemed rather eager to offer their blessings. Just moments ago, Joycelyn had maintained her graceful composure, but now, she suddenly felt a spark of interest.

"There were news reports before suggesting that you planned to adopt a child and pass it on to us, hoping the Grant family will have an heir. Is that right?" Joycelyn spoke calmly, her tone serene.

She had seen that interview. Aaron looked deeply pained at the time, speaking selflessly about adopting his eldest grandson to Ellison so he could carry on his lineage. Back then, everyone believed Ellison had perished in a fiery disaster, which just went to show how dark his intentions were.

For such a patient and cunning person to think he had already arranged that interview when he stepped off the plane. Bringing up this old matter was like dropping a bomb into a calm lake, causing everyone around to shift uncomfortably, their gazes suddenly turning subtle.

Aaron's face turned ashen the moment he heard it. Meanwhile, Lily, holding the scalding cup at the back, wanted nothing more than to throw the hot drink in Joycelyn's face.

"Mrs. Grant, when we heard the news, it was only out of concern and with the best intentions for Mr. Grant's lineage. It seems we were overly worried," Aaron stammered, his hands trembling from the heat.

Deep down, he was struggling to maintain his composure. He had thought Joycelyn, with her humble background, would be an easy target, but he never expected her to be so bold.

Joycelyn responded meaningfully, "Oh, I thought you were planning to adopt a grandson as his heir. It seems I was overthinking since you're no longer at an age to entertain such fantasies." She smiled slightly, her voice calm and gentle, deliberately drawing out the moment.

Ellison had initially been worried that Joycelyn, so demure, might be nervous. But in the end, she played the wise role. Now that she was ready to settle the score, he couldn't help but add more fuel to the fire.

"Isn't there also a son you found? Why isn't he here?" Ellison's voice was cold as he looked at those offering their blessings, noting Liam's absence.

Joycelyn's pointed words had already embarrassed Aaron, but mentioning Liam intensified his panic. His heart pounded in fear, and the imposing demeanor he'd shown toward Joycelyn earlier had vanished. Liam was his last trump card.

"It's all just a misunderstanding, and we hope Mr. and Mrs. Grant will understand," Aaron said, leaning in even lower. The cup in his hand felt like a scorching hot iron. Meanwhile, the couple sitting in the grand chair remained calm and composed, unruffled.

Aaron would never have tolerated this humiliation if not for his need to bide his time. For now, he gritted his teeth and endured.

Joycelyn didn't want to make things difficult for them, but now that the conversation had reached this point, she felt the would likely agree. "Oh, so it was a misunderstanding," she said calmly.

Joycelyn picked up the cup and handed it to Ellison, took one for herself, and accepted the congratulations and blessings from Aaron's family.

She thought the matter would end there. However, Lily couldn't hold onto the cup for long. After a brief moment, she 1/2 11:18 Mon, 10 Mar Chapter 251 73% couldn't take the heat, and with a slight tremble, the prized cup slipped from her hand, crashing to the floor with a sharp sound, shattering into pieces.

The atmosphere instantly froze. Ellison's cold gaze swept across the room, and Lily felt as though icy daggers were piercing through the air, aimed directly at her. Terrified, she nearly dropped to her knees in fear.

"How careless of you." Averi stepped forward to mediate. "It's a wishing of peace and safety," offering auspicious words to ease the tension.

Lily was drenched in sweat from fear. "I'm sorry. The cup was too hot, and I couldn't hold onto it. I didn't mean to do it," she stammered, panic evident.

"Then just get another cup," Joycelyn said casually, blowing her cup lightly to cool it. She showed no concern for the incident.

After finishing, Ellison set his cup down and took Joycelyn's hand, standing up. As they walked out, he coldly instructed Lily, "You shattered the cup and disturbed the benefactors. Go and clean the entire floor to make amends." "Yes! I will clean it thoroughly," Lily replied, nodding, as beads of sweat slid down her forehead and dripped onto the floor.

Aaron's family saw everyone off.

Once they had all left and a while had passed, Lily couldn't hold back her tears. "We're all family, so why do they treat us like this? Not only are we without money and shares, but they also trample on us like we're nothing!" she cried in aggrieved.

"Just endure it a little longer. After all, your father wasn't born under the first branch of the family," Aafon said, his previously humble smile We disappearing. His face darkened like night mist, filled with a terrifying, menacing expression. "Joycelyn Maynard was even more contemptible. Why did she get to becMrs. Grant?" Lily said.

Joycelyn was just an ordinary person, with only her looks-yet she married Ellison. Ellison was not only handsand wealthy but also extremely powerful. It was enough to make anyone extremely jealous.

Lily's voice wasn't loud, but Aaron gave her a glance that silenced her before she could finish speaking. "We're still at the Grant family, which means there's always a chance." "I can't swallow this insult anymore!" Lily clenched her fists tightly, a malicious plan forming in her mind.

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