Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Joycelyns cheeks were burning as she stammered , Its clearly you ! She couldnt bring herself to finish the sentence and quickly fell silent .
Ellisons voice was low and calm .
What about me ? Joycelyn wanted to say it was because he was too domineering , too demanding .
But those words , she only dared to think in her head , never to speak aloud .
Its fine .
Ill just drink it , Joycelyn said , her face flushed .
She tried to sound nonchalant , though she desperately wished the could bury her face in the soup bowl and gulp it down like water .
Im done .
Joycelyn said , wiping her lips with a tissue .
Now , shall we get to the work report ? Sure , Ellison replied .
Joycelyn immediately stood up to get the report .
Ellison ate his lunch at a leisurely pace , while she sat across from him , earnestly going over the details of her work .
As she spoke , Ellison listened intently , occasionally asking a question or two .
By the time he finished his meal , she had wrapped up her report .
Thats everything .
If theres nothing else , may I go rest now ? Joycelyn held her folder tightly , her desire to leave written all over her face .
Go ahead , Ellison said , wiping his mouth with a napkin .
His eyes lingered on her hand , where the ring sparkled on her slender finger .
Joycelyn stood up and was about to leave when something seemed to occur to her .
She turned back around , her face serious and looked at Ellison .
Mr.
Grant , I heard this ring costs tens of thousands of dollars .
It feels too flashy for me .
I was thinking of swapping it for a similar , more affordable one .
Is that alright ? A ring worth over 20 thousand dollars seemed completely out of place on her hand , especially for someone like her , from an ordinary background .
Is 20 thousand dollars really that much ? Ellison asked , his tone casual , almost indifferent , leaving Joycelyn momentarily speechless .
A brief shadow passed over her gentle , thoughtful eyes , but she quickly explained .
To you , it might be nothing .
But for me , its a lot its almost a whole years salary , I cant afford it , and I certainly cant pay it back .
I never asked you to pay it back , Ellison replied , his eyes narrowing slightly , his gaze settling on her with quiet intensity , In that brief moment when his cold , steady eyes met hers , Joycelyn felt a sudden sense of urgency rise in her chest .
His silent , commanding presence made her feel a little breathless .
He looked so composed , yet when his aura shifted , there was a sharpness to him like a hawks piercing gaze that almost felt suffocating .
I know you dont care about these things , Joycelyn hurried to explain .
Her voice grew softer , and a slight tremor crept into her tone .
Its just … I dont feel right accepting it .
And … I dont want to get used to relying on things I havent earned .
She spoke gently and patiently , her words almost a plea .
I just want us to live according to our own means .
Is that okay ? Chapter 39 Ellison didnt respond right away .
He simply watched her in silence , his expression unreadable , his dark eyes calm and steady .
The bright midday sun streamed through the windows , casting a soft glow on his chiseled features that offered no hint of what he might be thinking .
Joycelyn swallowed , a wave of anxiety flooding over her .
She wasnt sure if her words had upset him .
After all , Ellison was like a prince , and probably very few people dared to speak to him the way she had As Joycelyn thought about it , she couldnt help but feel a little regretful .
Just as she was starting to feel uneasy , Ellison spoke up .
Got it .
What ? Joycelyn froze for a second , her clear eyes flickering with uncertainty .
Thank you for understanding , Mr.
Grant .
Clutching her folder , she couldnt stop herself from giving him a quick bow .
* was left speechless .
Before he could say anything else , Joycelyn quickly grabbed her folder and hurried out of the roon She kept her head down , walking briskly as if something was chasing her , only letting out a relieved sigh once she was safely in the elevator .
She thought , That was close ! His angry expression is really intimidating .
Joycelyn took a deep breath , her hand pressed to her chest as she tried to calm her racing heart .
Her legs felt weak , like they might give out any moment .
Thinking back over the past few days , shed seen Ellisons more domineering and calculating side , as well as his cool , aloof demeanor .
But this his silent pressure was something new .
She had almost been scared into running away earlier .
Ugh … Joycelyn exhaled deeply , trying to compose herself .
Once she exited the elevator , she put on a calm front as she walked toward her desk .
How did it go , Joycelyn ? Is Mr.
Grant satisfied ? As soon as she sat down , Aurelia came up from downstairs , looking at her with a mix of curiosity and concern .
Selene and the others , who hadnt been napping either , were all watching her closely .
After all , this was a direct report to Ellison something most people would never get the chance to do .
Everyone was dying to know how it went .
Yeah .
Joycelyn nodded , her hand trembling slightly as she picked up her water cup and took a sip .
Her nervousness didnt go unnoticed , and it made the others tense up too .
Did Mr.
Grant give you a hard time ? Selene lowered her voice , her tone filled with concern .
The others were watching her closely , clearly eager for details .
Its fine .
Mr.
Grant is just strict , and there are a few small things I need to work on , Joycelyn replied .
really scared , Selene said , furrowing her brow with a worried expression .
Then why do you look so pale ? You : Everyone who knew Joycelyn knew she was usually calm and composed , so seeing her this anxious was unusual and it caught everyones attention .
It was my first time reporting directly to the CEO .
Who wouldnt be nervous ? Joycelyn took another deep breath , her eyelashes fluttering .
She didnt dare look up at the concerned faces of her coworkers , feeling a wave of discomfort in her chest .
So what does Mr.
Grant think ? Aurelia asked , walking over to glance at the report .
She noticed there were a few small notes written in the margins .
1708 Kie , FILED Chapter 39 52 % Its good that you made it out alive .
Mr.
Grant is the type of person who … well , hes like a celestial being .
His presence is something most people cant handle .
The last time we had lunch , the tension almost scared the hell out of me , Selene said , recalling the meal with a rueful laugh as she patted her chest in self comfort .
Joycelyn couldnt help but laugh at that .
Yes , that was the first time Ive ever seen you so quiet .
You barely said a word and just kept eating .
Exactly ! I was terrified .
By the way , do you think Mr.
Grant is Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Joycelyns cheeks were burning as she stammered , Its clearly you ! She couldnt bring herself to finish the sentence and quickly fell silent .
Ellisons voice was low and calm .
What about me ? Joycelyn wanted to say it was because he was too domineering , too demanding .
But those words , she only dared to think in her head , never to speak aloud .
Its fine .
Ill just drink it , Joycelyn said , her face flushed .
She tried to sound nonchalant , though she desperately wished the could bury her face in the soup bowl and gulp it down like water .
Im done .
Joycelyn said , wiping her lips with a tissue .
Now , shall we get to the work report ? Sure , Ellison replied .
Joycelyn immediately stood up to get the report .
Ellison ate his lunch at a leisurely pace , while she sat across from him , earnestly going over the details of her work .
As she spoke , Ellison listened intently , occasionally asking a question or two .
By the time he finished his meal , she had wrapped up her report .
Thats everything .
If theres nothing else , may I go rest now ? Joycelyn held her folder tightly , her desire to leave written all over her face .
Go ahead , Ellison said , wiping his mouth with a napkin .
His eyes lingered on her hand , where the ring sparkled on her slender finger .
Joycelyn stood up and was about to leave when something seemed to occur to her .
She turned back around , her face serious and looked at Ellison .
Mr.
Grant , I heard this ring costs tens of thousands of dollars .
It feels too flashy for me .
I was thinking of swapping it for a similar , more affordable one .
Is that alright ? A ring worth over 20 thousand dollars seemed completely out of place on her hand , especially for someone like her , from an ordinary background .
Is 20 thousand dollars really that much ? Ellison asked , his tone casual , almost indifferent , leaving Joycelyn momentarily speechless .
A brief shadow passed over her gentle , thoughtful eyes , but she quickly explained .
To you , it might be nothing .
But for me , its a lot its almost a whole years salary , I cant afford it , and I certainly cant pay it back .
I never asked you to pay it back , Ellison replied , his eyes narrowing slightly , his gaze settling on her with quiet intensity , In that brief moment when his cold , steady eyes met hers , Joycelyn felt a sudden sense of urgency rise in her chest .
His silent , commanding presence made her feel a little breathless .
He looked so composed , yet when his aura shifted , there was a sharpness to him like a hawks piercing gaze that almost felt suffocating .
I know you dont care about these things , Joycelyn hurried to explain .
Her voice grew softer , and a slight tremor crept into her tone .
Its just … I dont feel right accepting it .
And … I dont want to get used to relying on things I havent earned .
She spoke gently and patiently , her words almost a plea .
I just want us to live according to our own means .
Is that okay ? Chapter 39 Ellison didnt respond right away .
He simply watched her in silence , his expression unreadable , his dark eyes calm and steady .
The bright midday sun streamed through the windows , casting a soft glow on his chiseled features that offered no hint of what he might be thinking .
Joycelyn swallowed , a wave of anxiety flooding over her .
She wasnt sure if her words had upset him .
After all , Ellison was like a prince , and probably very few people dared to speak to him the way she had As Joycelyn thought about it , she couldnt help but feel a little regretful .
Just as she was starting to feel uneasy , Ellison spoke up .
Got it .
What ? Joycelyn froze for a second , her clear eyes flickering with uncertainty .
Thank you for understanding , Mr.
Grant .
Clutching her folder , she couldnt stop herself from giving him a quick bow .
* was left speechless .
Before he could say anything else , Joycelyn quickly grabbed her folder and hurried out of the roon She kept her head down , walking briskly as if something was chasing her , only letting out a relieved sigh once she was safely in the elevator .
She thought , That was close ! His angry expression is really intimidating .
Joycelyn took a deep breath , her hand pressed to her chest as she tried to calm her racing heart .
Her legs felt weak , like they might give out any moment .
Thinking back over the past few days , shed seen Ellisons more domineering and calculating side , as well as his cool , aloof demeanor .
But this his silent pressure was something new .
She had almost been scared into running away earlier .
Ugh … Joycelyn exhaled deeply , trying to compose herself .

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Once she exited the elevator , she put on a calm front as she walked toward her desk .
How did it go , Joycelyn ? Is Mr.
Grant satisfied ? As soon as she sat down , Aurelia came up from downstairs , looking at her with a mix of curiosity and concern .
Selene and the others , who hadnt been napping either , were all watching her closely .
After all , this was a direct report to Ellison something most people would never get the chance to do .
Everyone was dying to know how it went .
Yeah .
Joycelyn nodded , her hand trembling slightly as she picked up her water cup and took a sip .
Her nervousness didnt go unnoticed , and it made the others tense up too .
Did Mr.
Grant give you a hard time ? Selene lowered her voice , her tone filled with concern .
The others were watching her closely , clearly eager for details .
Its fine .
Mr.
Grant is just strict , and there are a few small things I need to work on , Joycelyn replied .
really scared , Selene said , furrowing her brow with a worried expression .
Then why do you look so pale ? You : Everyone who knew Joycelyn knew she was usually calm and composed , so seeing her this anxious was unusual and it caught everyones attention .
It was my first time reporting directly to the CEO .
Who wouldnt be nervous ? Joycelyn took another deep breath , her eyelashes fluttering .
She didnt dare look up at the concerned faces of her coworkers , feeling a wave of discomfort in her chest .
So what does Mr.
Grant think ? Aurelia asked , walking over to glance at the report .
She noticed there were a few small notes written in the margins .
1708 Kie , FILED Chapter 39 52 % Its good that you made it out alive .
Mr.
Grant is the type of person who … well , hes like a celestial being .
His presence is something most people cant handle .
The last time we had lunch , the tension almost scared the hell out of me , Selene said , recalling the meal with a rueful laugh as she patted her chest in self comfort .
Joycelyn couldnt help but laugh at that .
Yes , that was the first time Ive ever seen you so quiet .
You barely said a word and just kept eating .
Exactly ! I was terrified .
By the way , do you think Mr.
Grant is seeing anyone ? Selene , recovering from her earlier shock .
couldnt resist switching gears and jumping into gossip mode .
Joycelyns eyes flickered with uncertainty , and she quickly looked down , pretending to be busy organizing her things .
Joycelyn , you look really nervous , Selene said , her sharp eyes immediately noticing something was off .
She suddenly stopped her , a teasing glint in her eyes .
Are you … are you and Mr.
Grant … ? Joycelyns heart skipped a beat .
Caught off guard and feeling guilty , she froze up and fumbled for words .
N no ! What are you talking about ? Im not nervous … Ө seeing anyone ? Selene , recovering from her earlier shock .
couldnt resist switching gears and jumping into gossip mode .
Joycelyns eyes flickered with uncertainty , and she quickly looked down , pretending to be busy organizing her things .
Joycelyn , you look really nervous , Selene said , her sharp eyes immediately noticing something was off .
She suddenly stopped her , a teasing glint in her eyes .
Are you … are you and Mr.
Grant … ? Joycelyns heart skipped a beat .
Caught off guard and feeling guilty , she froze up and fumbled for words .
N no ! What are you talking about ? Im not nervous … Ө