Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 11

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 zero

tone brooked no discussion.

flinched at Ellison’s intimidating aura and quickly assisted the couple selecting the desired car.

barely fifteen minutes Just a little bit over

total.

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

He leaned closer.

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before she looked away. I think

tucked the contract into

you!” Her excitement bubbled

dry tone suggested

no, she murmured.

a car that only cost a few tens of thousands, there was no way

you think I’ll

Then… maybe you want to walk back

needed no

try? It’s small, but you might just fit, she offered hesitantly, biting her

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awkward–he’d just bought her a car, yet here she was, suggesting he walk back to his own car. Still, the -ht of someone of his status squeezed into this

headed for his Rolls–Royce, refusing to squeeze into what he clearly viewed as a toy

had his car modified, spotted Joycelyn emerging from the dealership. She couldn’t resist snapping photos for the family

for Ellison’s majestic vehicle. The contrast was stark–his sales tax alone could buy several

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

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

Ellison following behind. She remained oblivious to the worried glances from drivers wondering why this novice dared

ever, Ellison treated his Rolls–Royce like a common car, watching her cautious

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

small size, she couldn’t manage to fit between

her

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

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