Chapter 11

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 don’t I browse alone while you wait in the car?” Joycelyn suggested.

His silent exit and door slam answered that. She secured the wooden box in her arm and fumbled another mask from her purse. “Could you please wear this?”

Though displeasure flashed across his face, he complied. His silence made her hyperaware of maintaining a respectful few steps‘ distance as they walked.

She’d always thought calling someone naturally aristocratic was melodramatic. Now, watching him move, she realized that description fell short. Even masked in a simple shirtand slacks, is every gesture proclaimed him exceptional

Though luxury showrooms lined the boulevard, with salespeople eagerly anticipating this distinguished gentleman’s entrance, Ellison strode purposefully toward the economy section at the far end.

Octavia, lounging in a BMW, spotted her stepsister with astonishment. Her surprise turned to sneering amusement at their destination.

‘She found some impressive man who can only afford a cheap car. Octavia thought mockingly. Only fear of embarrassing her wealthy boyfriend kept her from openly taunting Joycelyn.

“Hi, can I see the compact model?” Joycelyn asked.

The eager saleswoman glanced hopefully at Ellison before answering. Just the compact model?” Disappointment colored.

her tone.

“Yeah, what’s available now?” Joycelyn rushed, mortified at making him waste time in this modest showroom.

Ellison scanned around the place and clearly wasn’t impressed. He strolled over to Joycelyn, who was listening to the sales pitch.

ou like this one!” His bemused tone spoke volumes.

“You

“Perfect for city commuting.” Joycelyn assured him. “It’s all–electric, really practical.

‘Fine. Inspection time,” he said,

saleswoman brightened. “Our financing includes

His tone brooked no discussion.

Ellison’s intimidating aura and quickly assisted the couple

Just a little bit over 30,000 dollars

total.

“About the money, I’ll rep-” His sharp glance cut her

He leaned

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intense gaze before

tucked the

me drive you!” Her excitement

it a convertible?” His dry tone suggested he

she

few tens of thousands, there was no way

what makes you think I’ll fit?”

assessed his height doubtfully. Then… maybe you want

expression needed no translation.

you like to have a try? It’s small, but you might just fit,

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was, suggesting he walk back to his own car. Still, the -ht of someone of his status squeezed into this budget vehicle felt equally

squeeze into what he

while he had his car modified, spotted Joycelyn emerging from the

drove cautiously, waiting at intersections for Ellison’s majestic vehicle. The contrast

his car, Ellison flashed his headlights at Joycelyn’s compact car, signaling her

three–lane highway, traffic mysteriously parted. While Joycelyn credited her New Driver’s sticker, she missed how other drivers maintained

cheerfully feeling confident and safe with Ellison following behind. She remained oblivious to the worried glances from drivers

Rolls–Royce like a common car, watching her cautious progress while enjoying

reserved spot, he searched for her, finally spotting a beige compact car repeatedly failing at parallel

Despite the small size, she couldn’t manage to

tap on her window interrupted her desperate Googling

it, his sculptured features growing even more pronounced in exasperation. “Have you missed four

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