Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1545:

Her arms crossed, giving him a dismissive look. “Who are you? Elyse’s sidekick? Come here to rub salt in my wounds?”

Nick’s brow furrowed instinctively. Something about her words made him feel like the tables had turned — like he was the one in the wrong. His voice softened as he explained, “I was in the Swan Cup, during the preliminaries. Someone locked a few contestants’ rooms, causing them to be disqualified. Does that ring a bell?”

Fiona’s eyes widened in surprise, recognition flickering in her gaze.

As Nick spoke, Fiona’s memory slowly started to piece things together. He did look familiar now, even if she couldn’t place him exactly. Nick chuckled bitterly at the blank stare Fiona gave him. “I was one of the contestants you sabotaged.”

Fiona’s stomach dropped as the truth hit her. She realized why he was here — to settle old scores. Instead of engaging, she decided to stay silent, letting him air his grievances while she held her tongue.

eyes out in the hallway, you showed up. You told me it was all Elyse’s fault, that she was the reason I got disqualified

it, pinning the blame on Elyse without a second thought. She hadn’t expected this guy to cross paths with Elyse

“So, what are you trying to say? You think I ruined your chance to

sat there, stunned by Fiona’s

pause, he finally spoke up, his voice laced with disbelief. “You’ve cost so many people their shot at their dreams. Don’t you feel any remorse? Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on

laugh, shrugging as though she couldn’t care less. “Reflect? That’s something only the weak do. I didn’t do anything wrong. And if I hadn’t knocked out a bunch of contenders, how could Elyse have claimed first place so easily? She should

of shame. He was quiet for a long time, before he asked, his voice low, “You play the violin too. If you’re not willing to put in the work, why go

Please. Do you really think Elyse won first place on her own merits? Let me fill you in—Cody Tucker was the one pulling the strings behind

filled with disbelief,

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