Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1409:

Nick’s turn came next.

He stepped up, delivering a performance that was technically strong, yet riddled with flaws that Celeste’s trained ears picked up instantly. Her irritation deepened.

With both performances complete, the moment for scoring arrived. Celeste, her expression as sour as unripe fruit, filled in her scores, her frustration barely concealed.

Celeste’s face was a portrait of inner conflict as she evaluated the two contestants, torn between her personal feelings and Elyse’s undeniable talent.

Despite wanting to give Elyse a lower score, she had to acknowledge her flawless performance and give credit where credit was due. On the other hand, Nick’s mistakes were glaring, and she couldn’t, in good conscience, reward subpar performance.

As she deliberated on whether to abstain from voting, she couldn’t shake off the memory of her conversation with Elyse backstage.

Sighing, she realized that Elyse had put her in a tight spot.

internal struggle, Celeste finally made her decision and wrote

in the air, Nick couldn’t help but ask Elyse, “Do you believe victory is within

unwavering confidence, Elyse replied, “Of

disbelief and disdain. “It’s incomprehensible to me how someone who resorts to underhanded tactics to achieve victory

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back, her words infused with conviction. “I want to make one final statement. I did not cheat. I earned that first-place spot through my hard work

all before, and yet, you continue to make these empty claims without so much as a shred of evidence to back them

Celeste. “If my mark surpasses yours,” she declared, her voice imbued with conviction, “it will be a

Nick’s lips curled into a subtle smile, and he

ticked by, and the scores were finally

“This is quite the unexpected turn of events! Do you think you scored as many points

unreadable. “I couldn’t even begin to guess,” she

nodded in agreement. “Neither can I. Just