Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 265 The moment she heard that, Joycelyn was utterly shocked.

Her face turned blank, her entire body chilled to the core as she stared at her mother lying on the hospital bed.

X73% Scenes from her past flooded her mind, warm moments, gentle smiles, motherly kindness. Even their usual arguments never revealed such a hideous side.

Indeed, in the face of benefits, one would not recognize one's family.

Ellison questioned, "Iris, why didn't you mention before that Joycelyn was 'picked up? But now that there's eviction money to split, she suddenly isn't your daughter? Can you prove it? If not, we're taking our share of that money!" Ellison dragged a chair over and sat beside Joycelyn, his sharp words deliberately provoking the Mercer family. As soon as he spoke, the Mercers were enraged. Ellison then calmly placed the chair behind Joycelyn.

While she was still in shock, Joycelyn suddenly found herself pulled into a warm, strong embrace. Heat spread through her limbs, melting away sof the coldness in her heart. Ellison said, "Sit down. Lethandle this." Joycelyn took a deep breath, quickly regaining her composure. “I'm fine.” She added, "Ellison is right. I've spent years supporting this family, working myself to the bone. That house belonged to my father. There are official records of the ownership transfer. It can be checked." Joycelyn continued Ellison's words and stated his determination to split the money.

Lyra jumped up in fury. "Oh, wow! You ungrateful brat! You married off and never cared about us, but now you're trying to take your mother's house too? You're cruel to your family!" Ellison exuded an overwhelming presence, making it impossible for them to lash out at him. So, they directed all their anger at Joycelyn instead.

He turned and glared at the short, plump woman. His features were strikingly handsome, but the way he looked at people carried an eerie, ruthless chill.

"Do you people even deserve to call yourselves her family?" His deep voice was calm yet carried an air of dominance.

Lyra flinched under his gaze. Her beady eyes darted away in fear, worried that her fingers might end up like Phineas's.

She quickly backed off. "Doesn't matter! You're not getting a cent! That house belongs to the Mercer family! You two greedy snakes better give up!" Meanwhile, Octavia was whispering to Iris, ensuring her stance was firm. After receiving confirmation, she discreetly stepped out and made a call to a lawyer friend, inquiring about legal ways to contest inheritance rights.

Once she got the answer, she gathered her family members and suggested a DNA test.

"Fine. But we'll be watching the entire process. If you bribe the doctors and fake the results, we'll lose about a million dollars.” Ellison immediately agreed to the test.

He sounded as if he was only after the money but showing absolute determination.

Iris said, "Deal! If the test proves she isn't related, we'll sign an agreement, severing all mother-daughter ties and giving up any inheritance rights! From now on, we'll have nothing to do with each other!" "Fine. My lawyer is outside. If you don't trust the process, you can call your own." Ellison stood firmly beside Joycelyn, his 1/3 73% Chapter 265 broad palm resting on her shoulder, shielding her as he systematically handled the situation.

Octavia took her father to get his broken finger treated and arranged for a nurse to take blood samples for the DNA test.

To ensure fairness and accuracy, Ellison paid for an express one-hour result, conducted by the highest-ranking specialist.

For Joycelyn, that hour was long, complicated, and agonizing. But for the Mercer family, they were certain of their victory.

An hour later, the results cout.

Joycelyn saw the words on the DNA test. It said, "No biological parent-child relationship. In that moment, the heavy weight in her heart was completely lifted.

Tears spilled uncontrollably from her eyes, yet her hands trembled as she held that thin piece of paper.

They were not biological mother and daughter. So all the schemes, exploitation, and a lack of love were answered.

Because they weren't truly mother and daughter, there was never any reason for kindness. Any remaining ties of family affection had been severed with just one piece of paper..

"This is perfect! Joycelyn, you're just a stray we picked up, so don't even dream of getting a single cent of the compensation money! Is the agreement ready? Print it out now. We're signing immediately!" Octavia was more excited than ever.

"No need to go outside. The hospital director's office has a printer." Ellison spoke calmly.

The Mercer family was too impatient to think about why Ellison had the authority to give orders to the hospital director.

"Fine! Let's go print it there! Joycelyn, you're not your mother's real daughter, so don't think about getting a dime! Once we sign, we're done for good, and you can rot away somewhere far from us!" Phineas sneered with greed.

"Fine, add that to the agreement. As for the surgery fees I paid for my mother-in-law, let's consider that repayment for all the years of raising Joycelyn." Ellison's tone shifted slightly.

"Deal. We'll do it just as you said." Joycelyn carefully put away the DNA report, wiped her tears, and smiled. It was a relieved, liberated smile.

The Mercer family assumed she was just accepting defeat, so they beceven more arrogant.

The agreement was drafted quickly, reviewed by both parties' lawyers, and signed with fingerprints. From this moment on, all their ties were severed.

Joycelyn said, "Mrs. Mercer, I wish you a speedy recovery. I paid for your life-saving treatment twice. Once as repayment for raising me, and this tas a final farewell. From now on, we will go our separate ways." Iris turned her head away, refusing to even look at Joycelyn.

Joycelyn didn't care. She reached for Ellison's hand and walked out of the hospital room.

A burden she had carried for years had finally been lifted. The relief was indescribable.

"Fantastic! That wretched girl is finally out of our lives! Now, we can finally enjoy our money in peace!"

The Mercer family instantly started celebrating, already discussing how to split the eviction money, dreaming about how they would soon becrich overnight and live a luxurious life.

Meanwhile, outside the hospital, Ellison gently wiped away Joycelyn's lingering tears. "From now on, we'll make our new home." 2/3 10:25 Tue, 11 Mar Chapter 265 Joycelyn smiled and nodded, no longer crying.

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Ellison took out his phone and made a call. "Put a halt to the demolition project behind Central Street.O M Announce that the Mercer family's unruly behavior has caused issues, and the entire project will be relocated and redesigned." Joycelyn turned to him in surprise. "Wait... that demolition project belongs to the Grant Group?" Ellison smirked slightly. "It does. But I've decided not to go through with it. Let's see how they feel when the money they thought was in their hands slips away."