Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 191:

The room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of everyone’s breathing. No one dared to breathe heavily. They were puzzled by Vicky’s actions—why she had slapped Elyse and why Elyse had found the courage to slap back.

Vicky rubbed her reddened, swollen cheek. The reason for her singular focus on Elyse was unknown to the others. They didn’t realize that she saw Elyse as her biggest threat.

Earlier that afternoon, Vicky had been discussing her future career plans and upcoming international competitions with Abram in the office. Yet abruptly, Abram had shifted the conversation to Elyse.

“In fact, during the concertmaster selection, I had a feeling that Cody was considering taking Elyse as his apprentice,” he had said. “He watched her play the violin very intently. Fortunately, he ended up not choosing anyone. I was relieved Cody didn’t choose you or Elyse. So you didn’t lose.”

Vicky’s internal reaction to Abram’s words remained a mystery to everyone but her. She harbored an inexplicable resentment that she couldn’t let go of. “Do you think Elyse is better than me, Mr. Ellsworth?” she had asked Abram directly, desperate for an answer.

Abram looked at her with a complex expression, hinting at thoughts she couldn’t decipher. “No one is perfect. She possesses some talents you don’t have. You must heed Cody’s advice, or else Elyse might surpass you.”

urgency in Vicky, fueling her fear and disdain for a potential rival. She worried that Elyse might usurp her leading position. Thus, when Rebekah suggested that Elyse was scheming against her, her immediate response was anger. But then fear crept into her heart. She worried that Elyse might not only surpass her but could rally others to sabotage her career in the

Vicky was determined to strike first, hoping to deter Elyse from any

what you are doing?” Vicky asked, staring intently

to instill fear, didn’t you?” Her voice chilled further as she continued, “Do you think I can’t see through your intentions? It’s quite clear, Vicky. You’re scared I might threaten your position. You lost your composure

see you’re just another person. You’ve been unopposed for so long; your arrogance grew unchecked. But now, you see a rival in

bare, her cheeks burning with humiliation and pain from the

bay, maintaining an indifferent facade. She

fight this out to the bitter end?” she hissed with a

Rebekah still wore a smirk, though it quickly faded under the scrutiny of the room. Grace snorted disdainfully. “Vicky has

met with his cold gaze. Stung by the encounter,

everyone gathered around Elyse to check her face. Bart, noticing the mark from