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,

financing includes

His tone brooked

quickly assisted the couple

inspection, paperwork–took barely fifteen minutes Just a little bit

total.

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

He leaned

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at his intense gaze before she

He tucked the contract into

you!” Her

a convertible?” His dry tone suggested he already

she

thousands, there was no

think I’ll fit?”

doubtfully. Then… maybe you want

needed

you

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to his own car. Still,

Rolls–Royce, refusing to squeeze into

accompanying her wealthy boyfriend while he had his car modified, spotted Joycelyn emerging from the dealership. She couldn’t resist snapping photos

contrast was stark–his sales tax alone could buy several of her models.

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

she missed how other drivers maintained nervous distance from the imposing Rolls–Royce trailing her modest vehicle.

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

her cautious progress while enjoying his music, one hand resting casually on the

in the office garage, after parking in his reserved spot, he searched for her, finally spotting a beige compact car repeatedly failing

size, she couldn’t manage to fit between two SUVs. She’d tried remembering her driving lessons, but nothing

tap on her window interrupted her desperate Googling

lowered it, his sculptured features growing

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