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,

brightened. “Our financing includes zero

His tone brooked

intimidating aura and quickly

entire process–selection, inspection, paperwork–took barely fifteen minutes Just a little

total.

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

leaned closer.

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at his intense gaze before she looked away. I think

the

me drive you!” Her excitement bubbled

it a convertible?” His dry tone suggested he already

she murmured.

tens of thousands, there was

think I’ll fit?”

you want

needed no translation.

but you might just fit, she offered hesitantly, biting her lip.

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back to his own car. Still, the -ht

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

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

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

compact car, signaling her

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

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

like a common car, watching her cautious

reserved spot, he searched for her, finally spotting

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

on her window interrupted her desperate Googling

growing

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