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

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

said, "Let me go 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 can to give it to you. In fact, I've made arrangements to have you as

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, Elyse couldn't help but wonder why Merlin, of all the tours that he could have tried to make unfair,

a regular tour or was it much

of the next tour after the upcoming one

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,

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

Elyse kept her mouth shut and said

Merlin decided not

was ample time for Elyse to think his offer over and

now was for her

The next chapter is just a

saying, "There's no

and give my proposal

office, and headed to the lounge. On the way, feeling dizzy and upset, she

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 my uncle said

know the answer? Tell me, all your 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, is it about the selection? Did

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