Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 182 Nervousness

As the staff was making arrangements, Darren sauntered over to Elyse, his eyebrows raised in curiosity. "So, it's a toss-up, right? Cody Tucker seems to have a soft spot for both Vicky and you?"

Elyse, still reeling with confusion, shook her head. "I'm not sure. My < heart's racing so fast I might just burst," she replied, her nerves on edge.

Grace chimed in, leaning closer to whisper, "Regardless, Mr. Tucker's taken notice of you. Talent always wins out in our line of work."

Bart let out a small sigh. "I really stepped up my game this time, but did Mr. Tucker even notice?" The collective disappointment hung in the air.

Elyse racked her brain for a way to lift their spirits. Just as she was at a loss, she caught Vicky shooting daggers at her with narrowed eyes.

With a furrowed brow, Elyse marched over to Vicky, her tone firm. "Not convinced I've made the cut, huh?"

Vicky met her gaze with a smug smirk. "You've never had proper training. You're just lucky. Think I'l give you the satisfaction of being so cocky?"

Elyse's anger flared at the jab: "Lucky? Can't accept that I pose a threat? Fine. I'll show you just how capable I am. Brace yourself, because if you doubt me, I'll prove you wrong, over and over again.

Let's see who truly has what it takes."

Vicky's narrowed gaze held a challenge as she asked proudly, "Are you declaring war with me?"

"I will be the winner." Elyse shot back, her glare sharp as a blade.

stood in a quiet corner, locked in a silent

charged atmosphere, intervened, breaking their

he said, whisking Elyse away from the brewing storm. "Looks like you two were about to throw down,"

Elyse remained silent, her mind consumed by the seriousness of the

"Elyse!"

broke through the corridor, drawing Elyse's

approached, he offered a reassuring smile. "Heard you nailed it Maybe your

at comfort faltered when he noticed Elyse's troubled expression. Richie

it's

at the unexpected touch, her nerves on edge. "I wish I could relax, but

me on edge," she admitted, her voice tinged

her eyes. "If I win against Vicky, Mr.

break the news that Cody had already chosen Elyse as

he could respond, Vicky appeared, her demeanor defiant. With arms crossed and chin held high, she issued a challenge. "You think < you can beat me? You'll have to prove

past Elyse, leaving a trail of tension

Elyse

alright?" Darren asked with

head, silently entering

unusually serious she seemed. He had intended to tell her

watched Elyse with worry. "She's as tense as I was earlier. I'm worried she might mess up

It's not a formal performance. Don't worry too much,"