Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 165 Determined To Never Yield

Merlin slowly stroked his chin and asked, "Have you ever thought that your path won't be smooth

if you find yourself in the spotlight too much due to the poor state of your foundation?"

Understanding what Merlin's words really meant, Elyse widened her eyes in shock.

Clearly, Merlin was telling her to give up!

Fuming inwardly, she couldn't help but wonder why he would want her to do such a thing.

Was it because there was no one backing her and that she had the potential to be better than other contestants?

Clearing her throat, Elyse locked her eyes onto Merlin's and replied firmly, "Sure, I don't have any powerful connections, but that doesn't mean I don't have an iota of strength. I have and shall always fight for myself."

Merlin let out a sigh and said expressionlessly, "There's nothing wrong with young people working hard to achieve their dreams. Then he ceased talking and looked away.

Uneasy, Elyse frowned and bit her lips as she tried to figure out what was going on in Merlin's mind at that moment. After studying him for a few seconds, she realized that he was kind of unhappy.

But then, what was the connection between his feelings of unhappiness and her?

Gritting her teeth, Elyse decided that come what might, she'd do whatever it took to be concertmaster for it was what she wanted!

Cody Tucker to view her through a new lens and appreciate her skills. Her wish was to stand on the biggest stage in

fixated on the tea inside the cup

bush. I want you to drop out of the selection. In return, you can tell me whatever you want and I'll do all I can to give it to you. In fact, I've made arrangements to have you as the concertmaster for the next tour as long as you don't compete in

was given a chance to prove themselves and earn the title of concertmaster. So, Elyse couldn't help but wonder why Merlin, of all the tours that he could have

tour or was it

the concertmaster of the next tour after the upcoming one just to get her to agree to not compete in the

Merlin continued, "Do this for me and I'll be hugely indebted to you. Any help you might need in the future regarding music, I'll gladly provide it." Though his clout didn't extend to the international level, Merlin, the director of the Celestial

being indebted to her, Elyse felt

thought of all of this, Elyse kept her mouth shut

to overpressure her, Merlin decided not to urge her again. After all, since

days away, there was ample time for Elyse to think his

wise decision by agreeing. The only important thing now was for her to

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click

of his tea, Merlin dismissed her, saying, "There's no

Go back and give

to the lounge. On

to see her red nose, Elyse covered it

all your so-called talents and outstanding achievements that you've

Darren simply pushed them aside, let out a soft sigh, and said,

to the top. So, please don't accept his proposal. I know that I might struggle with my performance due to nervousness and failing to be strong-minded, but that makes me all the more determined to win this competition. However, if you