SWNOVELS Chapter And Joycelyn 99
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"What am I afraid of? Joycelyn thought.
When she heard this question, a remark she had read somewhere flashed across her mind.
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'If one is willing to avoid extreme ecstasy and joy, neither great shock nor deep sadness will come one's way, she thought. The shadow of Joycelyn's upbringing had already been engraved in her bones, so she did not dare to completely trust him.
Even if he treated her really well and made her lose her head, once she calmed down, she would still pull herself out of those feelings of gratitude.
Those who were loved were fearless, while those who lacked love were cautious.
She was afraid that he was just doing it on a whim.
Even more so, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to protect her own heart and be left severely heartbroken in the end.
Joycelyn looked at the slightly angry Ellison and felt her heart ache for no reason. The agitation in her heart surged up, as if her emotional pain was being made worse.
The two of them stared at each other for about half a minute.
In the end, Ellison did not force her to answer his question. He lowered his blue eyes, hiding that unknown emotion well
As he saw the wariness and bitterness in her eyes, his heart softened
"Go back and think it over. There's no hurry to give me a reply. Hllison offered a way out for both of them. Joycelyn nodded. "Okay."
After replying, she turned around and left the CEO's office.
She felt a bit weighed down, thinking to herself, I wonder if I misinterpreted it. When I looked into Ellison's eyes earlier, it seemed like he was hurt too, huh? I'm so torn.
While Joycelyn was still in the elevator, she received a document from Ellison on her phone.
It was a collection of wedding photos and pictures of gowns, each one so beautiful that one would fall for them.
She didn't expect him to be so thoughtful, picking out so many beautiful wedding dresses and jewelry... What he had done for her went far beyond what she could comprehend
She felt inexplicably frustrated, thinking that she had been too harsh earlier.
Joycelyn did not dare to reply immediately. Holding her phone she walked to her desk gloomily and drank half a glass of water. Only then did she calm her complicated emotions.
As soon as she sat down, Selene moved to her side and said, "Joycelyn, I heard that Mr. Grant is taking you on a business trip. What a good opportunity." Selene rubbed her shoulder against Joycelyn, clearly trying to stir things up.
But when she saw Joycelyn's tense face, she immediately stopped smiling. "What's wrong? Did Mr. Grant snap at you? Why
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"Nope," Joycelyn said. "It's just that there's too much work. My head hurts." She came up with a random reason to deal with Selene. Otherwise, this cheeky girl with her sharp eyes would have been able to tell at a glance.
"Hey, Mr. Grant thinks highly of you, so you'd better perform well. When you get a promotion and a raise, treat me to coffee." Selene's voice was not soft. Linda, who was stepping out to get some water, overheard it.
"What's more, Mr. Grant taking you on a business trip shows that he values your abilities," Selene continued. "I've been working here for so many years, and I've never seen Mr. Grant brang anyone on a business trip other than his assistants.
It was precisely because of this that Joycelyn felt troubled.
She had not even gone on a business trip, and everyone was already watching her intently.
So, she reckoned that if she really came back from the business trip, they would definitely pick on her. Ellison sure knows how to cause me trouble,' she thought. I even suspect that what I said in the heat of the moment last night, he actually took to heart and is now insisting that I go de abridal photoshoot. What a possessive freak"
Linda walked over immediately, her usual sternness replaced with a smile, looking very gentle. She said, Joycelyn, Mr. Grant arranged for you to go on a business trip with him. It seems that he thinks highly of you, huh?
"Attend the investment conference with me in the afternoon to get some experience so you don't make any mistakes and lose face."
This made Joycelyn and Selene look at each other for a while.
"Isn't it the International Investment Conference this afternoon Joycelyn said. "Why should I attend?"
"Mr. Grant is taking you abroad. Your spoken foreign language has to meet a certain standard, right? It
just so happens that the International Investiment Conference is in the afternoon, so you can get a feel for
it in advance." Linda's excuse was perfect. Joycelyn did not doubt it at all.
"Oh, okay." She nodded in agreement.
"Seeing what's out there to learn new stuff is a good thing,' she thought.
"Alright, get ready then," Linda said with a smile. "We'll get there in my car in the afternoon. With that said, she walked toward the pantry.
After she left, Selene twitched her mouth and said, "This woman sure knows how to ride the wave. After finding out that Mr. Grant values you, she immediately switches gears to flatter you!
'She's always been such a snob, Joycelyn said. "It's not the first time I've known out about it" She had seen Linda's snobbery before.
"But I think the International Investment Conference in the afternoon is a good opportunity to get some experience. I guess Mr. Grant's business trip is likely about our current smart chip project. It's good for you to go and take a look."
you going?"
"Aurelia, aren't you
"I'm tied up, Aurelia said, shrugging helplessly.
It was Selene who explained the situation. Linda and Aurelia have the same position, but Linda's still the one in control To
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make a show of her abilities, she sent Aurelia away so that she gets to go to the investment conference site to take part in bidding with Mr. Grant."
"How dare she?" Joycelyn said. "Aurelia is a director after all."
Selene responded sharply, chattering away. "But she's been a director for over three years, smooth in dealing with outsiders. Plus, she and Mr. Grant are alumni of the same school. At the company, she lords over people. All she knows is bullying us.
"She's so darn stuck-up just because she's schoolmates with Mr. Grant. I think she's just a lackey in front of those socialites and heiresses."
Joycelyn immediately had her peel a candy and pop it into her mouth.
"Cheeky girl, let's get back to work now," she said, also starting to work on her tasks.
She was suddenly involved in the International Investment Conference for no reason, so she needed to look into it first.
At one o'clock in the afternoon, Joycelyn was called away by Linda
She handed a large Dior tote bag to Joycelyn and said. "There are important documents inside. You are my assistant today. Stay by my side and take good care of it."
Joycelyn lowered her gaze and glanced at it, but she didn't take it
Linda frowned in displeasure and admonished her. Til drive. You carry it. Don't leave it behind."
Joycelyn had no choice but to take it, thinking, Sure. I'm just being a bag-carrying girl. No big deal. I can be flexible. No problem."
At this moment, Joycelyn did not overthink things. She had actually been schemed against by Linda before she even left they company.
When they arrived at the International Conference Center, Joycelyn and Linda got out of the car and waited quietly. Ellison got out of the Rolls-Royce. His blue eyes were immediately attracted by Joycelyn, who was carrying a handbag. Joycelyn pretended not to notice. She quietly and obediently carried the handbag, standing beside Linda.
Linda came forward and greeted Ellison with a radiant smile, "Mr. Grant."
However, Ellison didn't respond, merely casting a cold glance at Linda, who immediately felt a chill at the back of her neck from his gaze.
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