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!

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

his throat, Merlin, with his eyes fixated on the tea inside the cup that he

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, everyone was given a chance to prove themselves and earn the title of concertmaster. So,

a regular tour or was it

of the next tour

help you might need in the future regarding music, I'll gladly provide it." Though his clout didn't extend to the international

indebted to her, Elyse felt fully sure

Elyse kept

decided not to urge her

time for Elyse to think his offer

important thing now was for her to bow out of the selection before it

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

back and give my proposal

chair, walked out of the office, and headed to the lounge. On the way,

quickly turned her face back to the floor. The person she had bumped into was Darren Bill, a nephew of none other than Merlin! Not wanting 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,

so-called talents and outstanding achievements that you've been scooping up since you < were

angry at her sarcastic words, Darren simply pushed them aside, let out a soft sigh, and said, "! knew he must

scoffed and replied, "I'm glad that you know that you're being propped to the top unfairly." Darren 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 and failing to be strong-minded, but that makes me all the more