Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 249:

Corrie had noticed that Elyse was wearing a dress in the latest fashion, topped with a particularly stunning pearl crown that was clearly priceless. While Corrie and Jayden were together, his role was purely supportive, helping her stabilize the company. However, she was aware that she hadn’t achieved these benefits on her own. Reflecting on this made her even more reluctant.

“Alright, that’s a relief,” she said, her voice tinged with unease. “I was concerned you might be angry that I’m dating your ex-girlfriend.” Brook’s smile was warm and sincere. How much did he like Corrie? He held no real affection for her; quite the opposite. His distaste for her grew, particularly under the belief that she was once romantically involved with Jayden.

Complicating matters, Debora Owen had usurped his position within the company, and with a critical meeting looming—a meeting that threatened to castigate him—he needed to secure his influence. His solution was a tactical maneuver: a blind date with a Bates girl, a move designed to solidify his standing and appease company stakeholders.

The arrangement with Corrie was purely strategic, a temporary alliance until he could regain control. Once in power, he planned to sever ties with her. In the meantime, Brook tolerated Corrie’s company, partly to irritate Jayden, an added bonus. Yet Jayden appeared indifferent to his ex-girlfriend’s new involvement. His emotions were only stirred when he witnessed Elyse facing adversity.

To Brook, Corrie was merely a means to an end, her value limited to the resources and connections she could bring. Yet he was willing to feign interest if it served his purposes.

As music filled the banquet hall, a parade of elegant couples made their way to the dance floor. Amid the swirl of festivities, Elyse watched dispassionately. However, her friend Tracy leaned in, her voice low. “Are you going to ask Jayden to dance?”

Caught off guard, Elyse’s gaze instinctively found Jayden across the room, their eyes locking in an unintended moment of connection. Contemplating his disability, Elyse responded awkwardly, “I don’t think it would be appropriate.”

was palpable. Earlier, as the banquet began without Jayden, whispers circulated suggesting Elyse was unimportant, merely the companion of a cripple as some disrespectfully referred to Jayden. In Tracy’s view, such comments were ignorant. Unbeknownst to the gossipers, Elyse and Jayden shared a deep,

You and Jayden are a perfect match, and it’s your birthday party. Shouldn’t Jayden be the one to dance with

“It’s Elyse’s birthday. Come on, Jayden,

after returning and hearing from Driscoll about the unsettling events of the banquet that had

their recent argument, Jayden faced her with a serious expression. “Do you want to dance

moment, Elyse was struggling to contain her anger. She didn’t want to cause a scene or embarrass Jayden in front of the assembled guests. She extended her hand towards him in response. Together, they made their way to the dance floor hand in

wheelchair, Jayden wasn’t adept at dancing, yet they moved slowly together, drawing the attention of those

never seen Jayden dance before. This

to such lengths to dance with her despite his

really loved her, why was he late? I don’t think he cares as much as

but they did not

you?” Jayden asked, concern

was firm and devoid of any doubt. “If I would be easily embarrassed, I wouldn’t