Chapter 1846:

After a beat, she sighed. “Hold off on agreeing. I need to mull it over.”

Chloe’s disbelief crackled through the line. “Mull it over? This is a once-in-a-blue-moon shot, Elyse! Let it slip, and it’s gone for good. Tomorrow, with the government leaders in attendance and the press buzzing like bees, you’ll be the talk of the town—front-page material! Don’t waver now, Elyse—you’ve got to grab this chance to shine!”

Elyse’s mind swirled with turmoil as she murmured, her voice tinged with despair, “I just need a little time.”

Chloe exhaled sharply, her patience thinning. “All right, I’ll give you ten minutes. But you’ve got to give me a firm answer by then—no more dawdling.”

After the call ended, Elyse set the honeyed milk on the table, her appetite vanishing like mist. Worry etched deep lines across her pale face.

Tracy, who had caught snippets of the conversation, gaped in disbelief. “Why on earth would you hesitate over such a golden opportunity? Let this slip through your fingers, and it’s gone forever!”

a heavy sigh, her shoulders slumping. “My heart’s in knots right now. What if

cloud everything! Listen to me—whether he is found or not, you have to take this stage. Pass this up, and you’ll be

her voice trembling. “How can I be sure I won’t fall apart up

Mr. Owen that’s got you tangled up in your feelings. But don’t lose sight of this: he is

blinked, her brow furrowing in confusion. “How can you be so

tales on

strengths better than any of you. If he returns and learns you passed up a golden chance for his sake, he’ll tear


trace of concern still lingered in her gaze. “I see your point. But what about

“Don’t fret about him. He’s perfectly fine. If he’s not here,

join the performance. I really hope

barely contain her excitement at Elyse’s agreement and wasted no time hashing out the

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