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

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

entire process–selection, inspection, paperwork–took barely fifteen minutes Just a little bit over 30,000

total.

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

He leaned closer.

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fluttered at his intense gaze before she looked away. I think of something

the contract

drive you!” Her excitement

His dry

she

car that only cost a few tens of thousands, there

what makes you think I’ll fit?” he asked.

height doubtfully. Then… maybe you want to walk back to the parking spot?”

expression needed no translation.

It’s small, but you might just fit, she offered hesitantly, biting her lip.

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own car. Still, the -ht of someone of

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

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

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

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

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

following behind. She remained oblivious to the worried glances from drivers wondering why this novice dared precede such automotive royalty.

watching her cautious progress while enjoying his music, one

searched for her, finally spotting a beige compact car repeatedly

couldn’t manage to fit between two SUVs.

her window interrupted her

asked as she lowered it, his sculptured features growing even more pronounced in exasperation. “Have you missed

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