Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 156 They Look So Alike

Elyse retorted just as Vicky had. "You really don't deserve it."

Vicky's eyes flashed with resentment as she glared at Elyse.

At that moment, the head of the orchestra walked over to them, along with Cody and the teacher. He gestured

for the top five contestants to step forward. "Go and prepare. Mr. Tucker here will be joining the panel of judges. |

hope each of you can showcase your strengths and earn recognition through your performance."

There was a collective cry when he finished speaking.

"Oh, my God! Cody Tucker is judging the performances! If | had known that, | would have worked harder. What a

shame, | ranked sixth! I'm just a point away from being the fifth!"

"Gosh, | really envy them. They get to receive Mr. Tucker's guidance and insights. | don't think I'l ever get that

kind of opportunity with my ranking."

"Con, don't be so glum. | didn't get chosen, either!"

Contrary to the lively atmosphere among the crowd, the six contestants in question were silent

and tense. They were eyeing each other carefully. From that point onward, they were no longer good buddies

from the steam, but enemies competing for a title.

It was understandable, as the results of the competition would dictate the trajectory of their career, and

therefore, their future.

Everyone began to disperse, and Elyse returned to the lounge. She was just about to walk through

the doorway when she heard the sound of someone crying.

She poked her head in and found Rebekah sobbing in one corner. The woman was crouched on

the floor with her arms crossed over her knees, and her back to Elyse.

Elyse briefly recalled that while Rebekah had not been eliminated, she had narrowly passed for the second

round. In fact, she ranked last among the five.

Elyse wanted to just leave and forget what she saw, but Rebekah seemed to have sensed her presence. She

whirled around and met Elyse's eyes. Embarrassed, Elyse froze in place, unsure whether to leave or stay.

"Are you here to laugh at me?" Rebekah snapped angrily

Elyse had to roll her eyes. "Please, you're being paranoid. | am not like you. | don't enjoy rubbing salt in one's

injury."

Since she had been discovered, what was the point of fleeing? She might as well just take her things before

leaving. So Elyse walked up to her locker, took a piece of string and turned to leave. "So you got a higher score

than me, so what?" Rebekah screeched behind her. "I will definitely win next time! Don't think you can act all

arrogant to me!"

Annoyed, Elyse looked back and frowned at Rebekah. "Can you stop making up stories already? | didn't do

anything to you. Quit slandering me."

Rebekah gnashed her teeth together in frustration. She had never seen Elyse as someone

powerful, but everyone around her seemed to regard the latter in high regard.

Rebekah just wanted to know why they all thought Elyse was better than

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"You only got lucky this time!" Rebekah continued to rant. "Once the selection for the concertmaster

commences, everyone will finally see you for the fraud that you are!"

Elyse just shrugged, completely unfazed. "In that case, I'll hold on to my luck until I get on that stage. Be sure to

watchshine from backstage, okay?"

They never got along in the first place, so Elyse felt no compulsion to comfort or encourage Rebekah. She

continued to the door, ignoring the still seething Rebekah.

Elyse left the venue and met up with Jayden. When she didn't see Richie, she asked, "Where is Richie? Has he

left?"

"He said he was going to look for a friend," Jayden answered as he handed her back her phone. "Theo sent you a

message, by the way He's inviting you to dinner at his house tonight."

"1m not interested," Elyse said without missing a beat. "He's probably up to something again. | don't want to

share a meal with him, especially not at his turf."

"Well, he seems to be threatening you," Jayden pointed out "Apparently, if you don't go, your parents will come

and pressure you."

Elyse frowned at him. "Are you saying you wantto go?"

"Of course not. But can you really turn a blind eye on Mabel?"

Elyse grew quiet.

There was no family affection between her and Mabel, but she was still her sister. In any case, she

was not so heartless that she would just give up on Mabel.

"I'm afraid of Theo," she finally said, voicing out her nagging concern.<

Jayden smiled warmly at her. "Don't worry. I'll protect you every step of the way. You are my wife, after all."

Meanwhile, Richie was killing tinside the orchestra leader's office by playing mobile games on his phone. He

looked up when Cody entered. "Well, what how did Elyse do? Is she as good as | said?"

Cody crossed the room and sat on the opposite sofa, looking totally worn out. "They look so alike," he said,

pinching the bridge of his nose. "It makeswonder if that person left a daughter behind before she parted

from this world."

Richie was baffled by the other man's response, but he knew well enough not to pry. Instead, he changed the

subject and asked, "Didn't you always say you want an apprentice? | think Elyse would be the perfect choice. Just

look for the right opportunity to offer her your mentorship." That made Cody look up. "Do you have feelings for

her? Why are you advocating for her so passionately?"

Richie sighed. "Listen, I'm just trying to find an apprentice to take care of you after you retire. You're getting old,

but you have no one else in your life. An apprentice would look after you, at least!"

Cody clicked his tongue. "You cunning little rascal!"