It had been a long time since theyd all been together , so the atmosphere of the dinner was relaxed .
When Ellison got home .
William brought the gifts from his friends down to the living room Joycelyn , just coming down the stairs with a glass of water , saw Ellison , who was a little tipsy .
His usually stern face had a faint blush .
He sank into the sofa , leaning back and closing his eyes to rest .
Mr.
Grant , are you drunk ? Joycelyn asked , walking over with a glass of warm water .
William , having placed all the gifts down , stood up and replied , Mr.
Grant had a few drinks with friends today .
He might be a little tipsy .
Thank you for taking care of him , Mrs.
Grant .
Oh , no problem .
Do you want me to help him upstairs to rest ? Joycelyn asked .
It was almost nine oclock , and Ellisons body clock was usually set for a 9:30 bedtime .
Im not drunk , Ellison opened his eyes , his deep gaze meeting hers His voice , husky from the alcohol , was low and magnetic , a stark contrast to his usual authoritative tone , now laced with a lazy , carefree edge .
It was hard to tell if he was truly drunk .
William didnt want to intrude further , so he left after giving them a few simple reminders .
Joycelyn stood beside Ellison , holding the water cup , looking at his handsome face .
She sat down next to him and handed him the water , saying , Drink some water .
Would you like me to make you some hangover soup ? No need , Ellison took her soft , small hand into his , his voice low and dark as he said , Joycelyn .
Mmm , Joycelyn replied softly , feeling his warm hand envelop hers .
The heat from his hand made her feel a bit flustered , and she could feel sweat starting to form in her palm from the warmth .
Youre concerned about me ? Ellisons gaze was intense as he looked at her .
His eyes deepened with meaning , and even just locking eyes with him for a moment made her heart skip a beat .
Joycelyns eyelashes fluttered , and she nodded .
Mm , drinking isnt good for your health .
That sounds so dismissive , Ellison released her hand and closed his eyes again .
He lay there silently , making Joycelyn unsure of what to do next .
Why dismissive ? she asked .
My grandmother always said that eyes dont lie .
True concern is gentle , Ellisons voice was deep and rich , and it sent a strange tightness to Joycelyns chest .
Joycelyn didnt know how to respond and stayed silent .
After a pause , Ellison spoke again , Youre just going through the motions .
Joycelyn froze , her clear eyes filled with confusion .
He must have really been drunk if he was suddenly so melancholic .
2/3 51 % Chapter 45 Um , are all these gifts from your friends ? she quickly changed the subject .
The gifts were obviously well packaged and expensive .
There were bottles of wine and golf clubs , clearly all quite pricey .
The first gift bag caught her eye it was from Rolex , and it looked familiar .
It resembled the limited edition watch shed seen today at the store , the one that the rich girl had bought .
Ellison gave a nonchalant Mm hmm in response .
Can I see it ? Joycelyn couldnt help but ask out of curiosity .
Go ahead , Ellison said casually .
Joycelyn put her water down and picked up the Rolex box .
She opened it , and as expected , it was the same watch from earlier , the stores signature item .
She froze for a moment , but didnt say anything .
She closed the box again .
That watch , worth over a million dollars , was far beyond the price of the one she had bought for herself .
After lying down for a while , Ellison sat up and said , Tomorrow night , were going to Grandmas for dinner .
Okay , Joycelyn replied obediently .
The two of them exchanged a few words , their conversation feeling rather dull .
Perhaps because of the alcohol , Ellisons frustration seemed to be replaced by a slight restlessness .
Have you taken a shower yet ? Ellison asked .
Yeah , Joycelyn nodded , turning to look at him .
But before she could turn to see him .
Ellison leaned toward her , his lips softening as they met hers .
The scent of alcohol mixed with his fresh , unique fragrance enveloped her , and Joycelyns entire body tensed .
Ellison kissed her deeply , his hands roaming as if guided by instinct , quickly undressing her .
The mood shifted quickly .
When their skin finally touched the air , Joycelyn , breathless , managed to pull away : ….
Im on my period , she said , her voice halting The words hit Ellison like a cold shower , instantly cooling the heat that had built up inside him .
and stop him .
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Joycelyn was about to place the order but was unsure how to fill in the delivery address .
On top of that , buying such intimate clothing made her nervous about it being discovered .
She felt utterly embarrassed .
Joycelyn lay on the bed , rolling around with her phone , building up the courage .
After a while , her face flushed red , and with a deep breath , she squeezed her eyes shut and clicked send .
She needed a safe delivery address .
When Ellison came out of the shower , he saw the message and sent her an address .
Joycelyn , her hands trembling , copied it and finalized the order .
In one swift motion , she hid the phone under the blanket .
As soon as she set it down , two notification sounds pinged .
Her face went even redder as she pulled out the phone to check the messages .
Ellison : [ Did you buy it ? ] Joycelyn bit her lip in embarrassment and didnt respond for a long time .
Ellison : [ Already asleep ? ] Joycelyn could practically picture his calm , collected expression as he asked .
She felt mortified , wishing she could disappear , but there he was , serious and direct , asking like it was any normal conversation .
If it werent for the pictures hed sent , she mightve thought he was asking about something important .
She still didnt reply , and Ellison sent another message : [ If you dont reply , Im coming to find you .
] Panicking , Joycelyn quickly typed back : [ I bought it , and Im going to bed .
Goodnight … ] Clearly , she was avoiding him .

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Ellison smiled slightly , his features still holding back some restrained energy : [Goodnight .
] With a sigh of relief , Joycelyn locked her phone and buried herself under the covers .
This was so embarrassing ; just thinking about it made her feel like her entire body was on fire .
She hoped two days wouldnt come too quickly .
The next afternoon , Joycelyn saw the delivery being brought to her door by the property staff .
She rushed home as soon as work was done , hiding the package in her bag .
When she got to her room and opened it , she found the black lace , sexy slip that looked almost like sheer fabric barely there .
Chapter 4 It was her first time seeing such provocative lingerie , and her face immediately turned crimson .
Just holding it , she felt like her blood was boiling .