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 world and perform her solo to millions of fans

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

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

sink in. Before they went on any tour, everyone was given a chance to prove themselves and earn the title of concertmaster. So, Elyse couldn't

just a regular tour

the next tour

didn't say anything after a while, 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 Sounds Symphony, nonetheless had

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

thought of all of this, Elyse kept her

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

days away, there was ample time for Elyse

now was for her to bow

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Merlin dismissed her, saying, "There's no

Go back and give my proposal

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

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 with him. She really

so-called talents and outstanding achievements that you've been scooping up since you < were a kid, are they truthful or were they just bestowed upon

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

his proposal. I know that I