Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 182:

As the staff made arrangements, Darren sauntered over to Elyse, his eyebrows raised in curiosity. “So it’s a toss-up, right? Cody Tucker seems to have a soft spot for both Vicky and you.”

Elyse, still reeling with confusion, shook her head. “I’m not sure. My heart’s racing so fast I might just burst,” she replied, her nerves on edge.

Grace chimed in, leaning closer to whisper. “Regardless, Mr. Tucker’s taken notice of you. Talent always wins out in our line of work.”

Bart let out a small sigh. “I really stepped up my game this time, but did Mr. Tucker even notice?”

The collective disappointment hung in the air. Elyse racked her brain for a way to lift their spirits. Just as she was at a loss, she caught Vicky shooting daggers at her with narrowed eyes.

With a furrowed brow, Elyse marched over to Vicky, her tone firm. “Not convinced I’ve made the cut, huh?”

Vicky met her gaze with a smug smirk. “You’ve never had proper training. You’re just lucky. Think I’ll give you the satisfaction of being so cocky?”

Elyse’s anger flared at the jab. “Lucky? Can’t accept that I pose a threat? Fine. I’ll show you just how capable I am. Brace yourself, because if you doubt me, I’ll prove you wrong over and over again. Let’s see who truly has what it takes.”

held a challenge as she asked proudly, “Are you declaring

Elyse shot back, her glare sharp

quiet corner locked in a silent battle of wills. Darren, sensing the charged atmosphere, intervened, breaking their standoff. “Everything’s set. Let’s head over there,”

were about to throw down,” Darren teased, attempting to

remained silent, her mind consumed by the seriousness of the upcoming

ⱠⒶⵜẸŞ₸ ₡Ḥ₳₱₸ɆⱤŞ ⱻ g𝒶lnovєl𝑠.𝑐ᴏm

he approached, he offered

Richie playfully jolted her shoulders,

has me on edge,” she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration. Then a glimmer of hope flickered

break the news that Cody had already chosen Elyse as his apprentice. Before he could respond, Vicky appeared, her demeanor defiant. With arms crossed and chin held high, she issued a challenge. “You think

trail of tension in her wake

alright?” Darren asked with

to get her to unwind,” Richie observed her with concern, noting how unusually serious she seemed. He had intended to tell her that Cody had already chosen her, but now didn’t seem like

worry. “She’s as tense as I was earlier. I’m