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.

as they stood in a quiet corner, locked in a silent battle of

the charged atmosphere, intervened, breaking their standoff.

over there," he said, whisking Elyse away from the brewing storm. "Looks like you two were about to throw down," Darren teased, attempting to lighten

silent, her mind consumed by the seriousness of

"Elyse!"

broke through the corridor, drawing

smile. "Heard you nailed it Maybe your dreams are

noticed Elyse's troubled expression. Richie

Elyse, it's just

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

me on edge," she admitted, her voice

hope flickered in her eyes. "If I win

Well..." Richie hesitated, unsure how to break the news that Cody

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

Elyse, leaving a

Elyse regained

alright?" Darren asked

shook her head, silently

He had intended to tell her that Cody had already chosen her,

was earlier. I'm worried she might mess up if she's

not a formal