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!

to stand on the biggest stage in

his throat, Merlin, with his eyes fixated on the tea

want and I'll do

prove themselves and earn the title of concertmaster. So, Elyse couldn't help but wonder why

this just a regular tour or was it

of the next tour after the upcoming one just to

need in the future regarding music, I'll gladly provide

her mind Merlin's words about being indebted to her, Elyse felt

Elyse kept her

to overpressure her, Merlin decided not to urge her again.

time for

thing now was for her to bow out of the selection

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a sip of his tea, Merlin dismissed her, saying, "There's no need for you to come to

Go back and give my proposal a

walked out of the office, and headed to the

Darren to see her red nose, Elyse covered it and tried not to make eye contact with him. She really hated him a lot now. Noticing that Elyse was hostile towards him, Darren asked calmly, "Seeing that you just came out of the director's office, is it safe to say that you're mad about something that

retorted in an irritated manner, "Why ask when you already know the answer? Tell me, all your so-called talents and outstanding achievements that

simply pushed them aside, let out a soft sigh, and said, "! knew he must have offended you. So, is it about the selection? Did he ask you

shrugged and said, "Well, just so you know, I don't need any propping to get to the top. So, please don't accept his proposal. I know that I might struggle with my performance due to nervousness