The turn of events was nothing short of dramatic. Joycelyn, though initially caught off guard by Linda’s persistence and subtle manipulations, was beginning to understand just how deep the web…

Joycelyn’s blood ran cold as Linda’s words lingered in the air. The insinuation, the veiled threats, were a sharp contrast to the calm demeanor Joycelyn had worked hard to cultivate….

Joycelyn was still focused on the tie, trying to loosen the knot with more effort, but Ellison’s question caught her off guard. She glanced up at him, her face flushed…

Joycelyn stood frozen in the doorway, eyes wide as she took in the grandeur of the room before her. She had never imagined that she’d be granted such luxury, and…

Chapter 16 Suddenly, the car’s headlights came on. The two brothers looked awkwardly at the man in the suit beside the vehicle. Then Cedric piped up. “Hey dude, sweet ride….

Chapter 15 Her family was a pit of vipers, and the last thing she wanted was to drag him into their poison. “If I cared about status, we wouldn’t be…

Chapter 14 “Well, well,” Phineas scoffed. “Turning down a man with a house and a six-figure engagement gift for this pretty boy? You’ve lost your mind, Joycelyn.” Despite Ellison’s commanding…

Chapter 13 “Get your hands off me!” Joycelyn wrenched away from Cedric, her eyes cold as ice. “What’s the play here? First, you try selling me to cover gambling debts,…

Chapter 12 “Mhm,” Ellison gently moved her hand aside and pressed the door close button, then the top floor. “Which floor?” “Twenty–six,” Joycelyn murmured, worrying her already–marked lower lip between…

Chapter 11 At Joycelyn’s insistence, Ellison drove until they found a secluded spot almost a quarter–mile from the dealership. After all, when you marry someone, you accommodate their quirks. “Why…