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!

a new lens and appreciate her skills. Her wish was to stand on the biggest stage in the world and perform her solo to millions of fans

fixated on the tea inside

straight to the point without beating around the 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

the title of concertmaster. So, Elyse couldn't help but wonder why Merlin, of all the tours that he

this just a regular tour or was it

all, why would Merlin be willing to designate her as the concertmaster of the next tour

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 Sounds Symphony, nonetheless had the capability to move

about being indebted to her, Elyse felt fully sure that there

of this, Elyse

decided not to urge

still two days away, there was ample time for Elyse to think

was for her to bow out of the selection before it

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dismissed her, saying, "There's no need for you to come to a

back and give my proposal

stood up from her chair, walked out of the office, and headed to the lounge. On the way,

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

you already know the answer? Tell me, all your so-called talents and outstanding achievements

words, Darren simply pushed them aside, let out a soft sigh, and said, "! knew he must have offended you. So, is

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 drop off and I win first place, my victory will