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,

“Our financing includes zero

brooked

saleswoman flinched at Ellison’s intimidating aura and quickly assisted the

Just a

total.

her precious new car, Joycelyn started, “About the money, I’ll rep-” His sharp glance cut her off

leaned

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intense gaze before she looked away. I think of

tucked the contract

me drive you!” Her excitement bubbled over.

it a convertible?” His dry

she murmured.

tens of thousands, there

what makes you think I’ll fit?”

Then… maybe you want to walk back

expression needed no

but you

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here she was, suggesting he walk back to his own car. Still, the -ht of someone of his status squeezed into this

squeeze into what he

his car modified, spotted Joycelyn emerging

majestic vehicle. The contrast was stark–his sales tax alone

compact car, signaling her to take the lead. She carefully turned and

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

drivers, she thought cheerfully feeling confident and safe with Ellison following behind. She remained oblivious to the worried glances from drivers wondering why this

car, watching her cautious progress while enjoying his music, one hand resting

searched for

size, she couldn’t manage to fit between two SUVs. She’d tried

tap on her window interrupted her desperate Googling of

as she lowered it, his sculptured features growing

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