Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 772:

Her heart skipped a beat, but Elyse forced herself to stay composed as she accepted his handshake. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hudson. You look much younger than I expected.”

Charlie chuckled, though his laughter lacked genuine warmth. “I’m hardly young, but I appreciate the compliment.”

Elyse’s instincts screamed at her to be cautious. If she stepped into Charlie’s car, she had the unnerving sense that she might be stepping into something far more sinister, something she might never escape.

Elyse released Charlie’s hand and took a step back, her voice steady but cautious. “My friend is coming to pick me up soon. If you have something else to attend to, please don’t wait on my account.”

Charlie’s smile remained, but a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. “No need to be so distant. It’s not every day we get to meet like this. We should take the opportunity to have a nice chat.”

Elyse shook her head politely. “I’d rather not. I have a competition to prepare for, and I don’t have much free time.”

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His tone remained friendly, but there was an unmistakable edge of menace. “Won’t you

composed. Her mind raced as she tried to assess the situation, every instinct warning her of the danger she

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she knew better than to trust

deep breath, she forced herself to stay calm and said, “I’ll agree to the meal, but I need to let my friend know first. He’ll be worried

gave a slight nod. “Call him, but make it quick. We wouldn’t want

composure, Elyse dialed Gavin’s number and quickly explained the situation, all while keeping her voice as neutral as possible. She then slipped her phone back into her purse and

sure to sit as far from Charlie as the

Charlie seemed completely unbothered, calmly

estate that loomed ahead. The

stop, Elyse stepped out slowly, her pulse quickening as she approached the lavish living room. Her heart