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!

skills. Her wish was to stand on the biggest stage in the world and perform her solo to

fixated on the tea inside

and I'll

her lips and let Merlin's words sink in. Before they went on any tour, everyone was given a chance to prove themselves and earn the title of concertmaster. So,

regular tour or was

Merlin be willing to designate her as the concertmaster of the next tour after the upcoming one just to get her to agree to not compete in

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 Sounds Symphony, nonetheless had the capability to move an artist from obscurity to nationwide

to her, Elyse felt fully sure that there was something

Elyse kept her mouth shut and said

decided not to urge her again. After all, since

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

for her to

enjoyment. The next chapter

a sip of his tea, Merlin dismissed her, saying, "There's

and give my proposal a

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

gathering in her eyes, she looked up and 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

manner, "Why ask when you already know the answer? Tell me, all your so-called talents and

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

proposal. I know that I