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.”

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

hoping to deter Elyse from any thoughts of

you are doing?” Vicky asked, staring intently

down permanently, to instill fear, didn’t you?” Her voice chilled further

beyond reach. Now I see you’re just another person. You’ve been unopposed for so long; your arrogance grew unchecked. But now, you

bare, her cheeks burning with humiliation and pain

Vicky fought to keep her fear at bay, maintaining an indifferent facade. She would never allow anyone to see her

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

she turned and stormed out, ignoring the others. Left behind, Rebekah still wore a smirk, though it quickly faded under the scrutiny of the

of rejection, glanced subconsciously at Freddy, only to be met with his cold gaze. Stung by the encounter,

around Elyse to check her face. Bart, noticing the mark from the slap, frowned and said, “Was Vicky out of her mind today? How dare she slap