Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chap ar Chapter 351 Jerreturned to the Schultz family estate, only to find Bellina standing at the door, clutching her phone, anxiously awaiting his arrival Her delicate, beautiful features were clouded with anger and resentment.

The moment Jerstepped out of the car, she stormed over, fuming, "Jerome, what took you so long?" Her face was full of grievance, and her big, expressive eyes shimmered as if on the verge of tears.

In the past. Jerwould have been distressed, his heart aching for her.

But now, he remained indifferent. His response was brief: "Got delayed." "Cinside. We're heading to the airport soon," he added, his voice devoid of warmth, neither cold nor distant-just empty Bellina found this unfamiliar.

Jerome, do you not likeanymore?" she pouted, clinging onto his arm, her voice dripping with grievance. "You're acting like you don't even want to talk to me. You were never like this before." Jerdidn't push her away, but he no longer indulged her either. His smile was faint, almost perfunctory. "You're overthinking it." Bellina, undeterred, bounced beside him cheerfully. "Jerome, when we get married, I'll always be with you. You'll never be lonely again! And don't worry, I won't hold last night against you!" Jerome's handsface remained impassive.

After a long pause, he finally gave a lukewarm response. “Alright." Bellina's eyes gleamed with mischief. “So, what did they say when you dropped off the camera? Are they still treating you like they used to? It's fine, though-you have me.” "Mm." Jercurled his lips into a faint, unreadable smile.

Seeing him smile, Bellina beamed as well. "Jerome, once we get our marriage certificate, can I start calling you 'husband"?" She switched gears effortlessly-what should have been taboo now seemed natural, even affectionate, under her radiant smile.

To any outsider, they would look like an enamored young couple.

Not siblings who had always kept a respectable distance.

But Bellina knew-no matter how far she pushed the boundaries, Jerwould never abandon her. Even if it cost him everything, he would always clean up her messes.

"Jerome, I just heard that Henry-the world-renowned photographer-is shooting Joycelyn's wedding photos. Can you ask her to introduce him to us?" Now that she had Jerfirmly in her grasp, she felt entitled to use him as she pleased.

She expected him to approach Joycelyn on her behalf.

Tis tight. Just book whatever top photographer is available," Jersaid smoothly. He neither wanted to trouble 1/3 17:11 Thu, 20 Mar Chapter 351 Joycelyn nor give Bellina an excuse to stir up more .

"But getting married is a big deal! I don't want to settle for just anyone!" Bellina instantly let go of his arm, standing her ground, her frustration evident.

"I also heard they're throwing a huge birthday party for Joycelyn. Meanwhile, we have to keep our wedding quiet and low-key. Are we that shameful?" Her voice rose in agitation.

Hearing her complaints, Lily and Richard rushed out from the living room.

"You only care about your real daughter now! You don't loveanymore!" Bellina sobbed, plopping down on the ground, throwing a full-blown tantrum. “I used to get the best of everything. Now I get nothing but scraps!" In the past, Jerwould have seen this as a desperate plea for attention, something pitiable.

But now, he only let out a weary sigh. "Belle, stop making a scene." "You used to comfortwhen I was upset. But now that you have what you want, you don't care anymore! You think I'm being unreasonable, don't you?" Bellina cried even harder.

"Belle, get up. The ground is cold," Richard said, his heart as soft as ever toward his adopted daughter. Jerfelt a headache coming on.

He considered walking away but feared that if he left, Bellina would only escalate further. With a sigh, he crouched down, his voice softening. "That's not what I meant." "Then what do you mean? You're just bullying me, right?" Bellina sniffled tically. "Because I was abandoned, because no one wants me. I know I'm just a substitute, but Jerome, you were the one who hurtfirst!" She played the victim flawlessly.

"Joycelyn has everything-she doesn't even care! Look, they went out and didn't invite you. Besides me, no one will ever stay by your side." Jerfelt an overwhelming sense of frustration.

Just as he was about to pacify her, his phone buzzed several times in his pocket.

Before he could react, Bellina snatched it from him, unlocking the screen without hesitation.

The sight of a group photo-his siblings posing together-made her blood boil.

"Dad! Look at this! They went behind my back and took a family photo without me! I'm still a Schultz, aren't I?!" Bellina burst into tears, making a scene.

She seized this as an opportunity to play the victim, even going so far as to accuse Joycelyn of deliberately excluding her and sowing discord within the family.

the only sh Joycelyn, in the middle of a photo shoot, suddenly sneezed several times in a row.

"Are you catching a cold?” Ellison asked, deeply concerned.

"No... I just have a feeling someone's bad-mouthingbehind my back," Joycelyn scrunched her nose, frowning slightly.

Then she looked up-only to see Ellison, dressed in traditional attire, looking absolutely breathtaking. Joycelyn said, "Darling, you look ridiculously handsin that outfit!" 2/3 Chapter 351 Ellison, who was usually dressed in sharp suits, had been styled into an ethereal, ancient-era heartthrob.

There was no limit to how devastatingly handsthis man could be.

"Like it?" he asked.

"Love it," Joycelyn nodded enthusiastically, her infatuation plain as day.

This was the man who was going to be a father.

This was the man who could slay hearts effortlessly.

"As long as you're happy," Ellison said nonchalantly. He wasn't particularly fond of elaborate costumes, but since his wife adored them, he could tolerate it. Joycelyn's dress matched his-soft pink and white, flowing and elegant, making her look delicate and radiant.

In the group photo, the couple naturally took center stage.

The other brothers, no matter how handsome, were mere background props.

They had plenty of opinions about it, but with Ellison's presence, none dared to complain.

The shoot lasted the entire afternoon.

Once they all approved, the photographer released a select group photo online-one that featured Jerome's version.

In the image, Joycelyn and Ellison appeared only as a blurred silhouette, their faces indistinct.

But even so, the moment it was posted, it completely drowned dût the wedding announcement Lily had asked the PR team to release.

A family portrait of an elite dynasty-each individualcommanding attention on their own, but together, an unstoppable force. The intewent wild.

Bellina saw it. The Grant family saw it. And jealousy burned in their veins.

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