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As they made their way back to the car, Ella’s heart raced with uncertainty. She had been thrust into a world she couldn’t comprehend, surrounded by strangers whose intentions Remained unclear. Justin’s presence loomed large beside her, his demeanor alternatingBetween casual indifference and malice Ella stole a glance at Ethan, the man who had purchased her, but his attention remained Fixated on his phone, his expression unreadable .She couldn’t help but wonder what fate awaited her now that she was in his possession. Meanwhile, Justin’s laughter echoed in her ears, a constant reminder of the fragility of Her situation. As they reached the car, Ella’s mind raced with questions, her heart heavy with fear and Uncertainty. Little did she know, this was only the beginning of her journey into the Unknown. Justin stepped into the driver’s sit and Ethan entered next, Justin waited for Ella to enter but She didn’t! Justin glanced at Ella, noticing her hesitation. “Are you coming in?” he repeated, his tone Tinged with indulgence. But Ella remained rooted to the spot, her eyes darting nervously Between Justin and Ethan. Ethan met her gaze with a cold stare, his expression unreadable. Noticing the icy look on Ethan’s face, Ella immediately looked down, fear tightening her chest. “Get in,” Ethan ordered tersely, his patience wearing thin as Ella hesitated to comply “Are you deaf!! Ella flinched at Ethan’s sharp tone, her fear increased as she hesitated to comply with his Command. Sensing her fear, Justin intervened, his voice softer this time. “Come on, Ella. Get in the car,” he urged, trying to coax her Into obedience. Reluctantly, Ella nodded and climbed into the car, keeping her gaze fixed on her lap to avoid Any further confrontation. As the car pulled away from the slave den, Despite the glimmer Of hope she felt at leaving the den, Ella couldn’t shake the sinking feeling in her chest. The Reality of her situation weighed heavily on her mind ! While she had escaped the confines of the den, her freedom remained out of reach . Lost in her own thoughts, Ella was startled when she heard Ethan’s voice break through the Silence. “Drop by a fashion store,” he instructed, his tone devoid of emotion. Okay! Justin replied She stole a quick glance at Ethan, marveling at his seemingly flawless appearance. He Embodied handsomeness, with broad shoulders and a well-built physique. , Ella was startled when Justin suddenly asked her. “How old are you, Ella?” he inquired. “18,” she replied, her voice trembling. “No wonder you look so young,” Justin remarked. Finally, they arrived at the fashion store, and the manager personally welcomed them. The manager was visibly delighted to have them there. As they stepped out of the car, the Workers couldn’t help but cast curious glances at Ella, puzzled by her presence. Plus, she appeared unkempt, a stark contrast to Ethan’s well-groomed demeanor. Everyone was aware of Ethan’s aversion to dirt, making Ella’s appearance all the more Intriguing. Then they heard Ethan say, “Continue staring, and I’ll have your eyes gouged out.” The workers quickly averted their gaze, fear evident in their eyes as they scrambled to Attend to their tasks. Ethan’s cold and menacing tone left no room for disobedience. Meanwhile, the manager greeted Ethan and Justin with enthusiasm, oblivious to the Tension in the air. “Welcome, gentlemen! How may I assist you today?” he asked, his voice Eager to please. Ethan glanced at Justin before responding, “We’re here to shop for some new clothes. And make sure to take good care of the girl,” he added with a stern look towards Ella. The manager nodded quickly, understanding the gravity of the situation. “Of course, sir. Right this way,” he said, leading them into the store with a sense of urgency. The manager escorted Ella to a changing room, leaving Justin and Ethan alone for a Moment. Justin wasted no time in questioning Ethan about his motive for buying Ella. “Why did you buy Ella?” he asked, his tone incredulous, but Ethan remained silent, his expression unreadable. “Don’t tell me…” Justin’s voice trailed off as realization dawned on him. “Don’t tell me you fell in love with her,” he exclaimed, shock written all over his face. Ethan’s reaction was immediate, a look of disgust crossing his features as he stared at Justin in disbelief. Ethan’s retort was sharp. “Looks like you’ve been less busy these days. How about I send you to county J? Justin’s smile faltered, a nervous laugh escaping him. “No, that was a joke, Ethan. Don’t even think about it,” he hastily replied, trying to diffuse the tension. Ethan shot Justin a sarcastic look as Ella entered the room, dressed in a yellow floral dress, looking much more put together than before. Despite her improved appearance, she still kept her head low. “Wow! You look like an human being now,” Justin remarked, his tone tinged with surprise. Ethan ordered the staff to pack everything in Ella’s size and to include shoes, instructing them to deliver it all to his manor. As they prepared to leave, the manager was delighted and swiftly instructed the workers to pack everything up. As they headed back to the car, Ella’s stomach grumbled audibly, betraying her hunger. She wished the ground would swallow her whole, knowing she hadn’t eaten in two days. Ethan glanced at Ella and then instructed Justin to head to the nearest restaurant. In a few minutes, they arrived at the restaurant. Ella couldn’t help but think that Ethan might be a good man, considering how he was treating her well. They entered the VIP room designated for Ethan, and the restaurant promptly served their specialty dishes. Ella couldn’t help but glance at the mouth-watering food on the table. She stood there, expecting to be included in the meal, but it became apparent that they had no intention of offering her any food. Her hopes were shattered, realizing that she wouldn’t be partaking in the meal despite her hunger. Ethan’s voice broke the silence, devoid of warmth or compassion. “This is your punishment for not saying thank you when I got you clothes,” he declared, his gaze fixed elsewhere, unmoved by Ella’s presence. Tears welled up in Ella’s eyes, but she fought to keep them from spilling over, unwilling to show weakness before Ethan. “You should always answer me when I’m speaking to you,” Ethan reiterated, his tone firm and commanding. “O-okay,” Ella forced herself to respond, her voice barely audible as she struggled to comply with his demand. Soon after, Ethan received a call informing him of an important meeting at the office. Without hesitation, he adjusted his suit and left immediately leaving Justin alone with Ella
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