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 interest

tone brooked no discussion.

saleswoman flinched at Ellison’s intimidating aura and quickly assisted

barely fifteen minutes Just a little bit over 30,000 dollars

total.

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

He leaned closer.

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gaze before she looked away. I think of

that.” He tucked the contract into

Her excitement bubbled over.

dry tone suggested he already knew.

no, she

of thousands, there was no way it

think I’ll fit?”

height doubtfully. Then… maybe you want to walk back to the

expression needed no translation.

to have a try? It’s small, but you might just fit, she offered hesitantly,

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his own car. Still, the -ht of someone of his status squeezed into this budget vehicle felt

Rolls–Royce, refusing to squeeze into what he clearly viewed as a

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

waiting at intersections for Ellison’s majestic vehicle. The contrast was stark–his

at Joycelyn’s compact car, signaling

missed how other drivers

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

Rolls–Royce like a common car, watching her

searched for her, finally spotting

the small size, she couldn’t manage to fit

interrupted her desperate Googling of parking

his sculptured features growing even more pronounced in exasperation.

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