the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 123: The Man Begins Settling Scores After Autumn

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: The Man Begins Settling Scores After Autumn

Delphine lowered her eyes, her delicate face cold as she said, "What does Uncle Stone want me to say? I’m just a girl, staying with someone I like. Even this kind of thing needs to be publicly exposed, pointed at, and judged. I have nothing to say."

Stone Leclair’s expression flashed with a trace of displeasure. He hadn’t expected this little burden to have some wit. If Delphine Carter remained silent, relying solely on Thiago Wade’s unreasonable antics would ultimately lack credibility.

Stone Leclair cast a glance at Thiago Wade.

Thiago Wade, bawling, wailed, "Delphine! I know you’re still angry about what happened back then. I promise to change, can’t I? As long as you nod, we can be together openly and legitimately."

Ignatius Leclair, seeing his pathetic display, could barely restrain the urge to kick him in the face. His voice was cold and sharp: "Get out of my sight. Back then..."

"Back then, it was me who admired Delphine." A voice as clear as spring water suddenly emerged from the crowd, cutting off Ignatius’s words.

"Jocelyn!" Bessie Leclair suddenly let out a sharp scream. She grabbed Jocelyn Yeager and hissed in a low voice, "Are you insane? She and my brother have ambiguous ties! Do you have no regard for your life?"

Jocelyn Yeager slowly pried her fingers off with an easy smile and said softly, "Bessie, some things cannot be forced."

Bessie’s eyes reddened, her face pale, a trace of desolation creeping in. She choked, "If you walk away today, there will never be anything between us again. Without the Leclair Family’s support, how can you gain a foothold in the Yeager Family? What will you have to fight against my brother? Why won’t you think of yourself, or your mother."

Jocelyn Yeager’s gaze grew deep. Although Bessie’s words were not wrong, today he had come to seize his opportunity. As long as someone stepped forward to take responsibility, Ignatius Leclair would never reveal any scandals at such a moment.

Thus, he would rightfully become Delphine Carter’s first man.

If Ignatius Leclair wanted to marry Delphine, he would have to endure the humiliation of being labeled a ’cleanup man.’ Such a disgraceful title was intolerable to any man, let alone someone as noble and arrogant as Ignatius.

Thinking of this, Jocelyn Yeager stepped out from the crowd and spoke loudly, "Back then, the man in question was me."

The eldest Wade heir and the third Yeager heir both vied to claim themselves as the male lead of the past scandal.

The onlookers were completely stunned.

Between Thiago Wade and Jocelyn Yeager, the crowd leaned toward believing Jocelyn Yeager. After all, the Leclair Family’s fourth lady, Bessie Leclair, had been pursuing Jocelyn Yeager relentlessly for years.

Any man with a shred of sense would know who to choose between the legitimate Miss Leclair and the foster daughter living in the Leclair household.

Yet Jocelyn Yeager had forsaken Bessie Leclair at this moment and chosen Delphine Carter. This, undeniably, was true love.

Delphine lifted her eyes to glance at Jocelyn Yeager, her expression tinged with bitterness. Why did he bother stepping forward?

Surely, he could turn this losing game into a winning move, but the price he would pay was far too great.

Jocelyn Yeager looked her straight in the eye, his warm smile melting into gentleness, his voice low and soft as he said, "I know that the passion of youth may fade and twist with time. Don’t be afraid, Delphine. My feelings for you have never wavered."

He reached out and clasped her hand tightly.

Delphine did not pull away. Her eyes closed slightly, almost in silent acceptance.

Stone Leclair’s face darkened as if ink had spilled. Despite all his calculations, he had not accounted for this boy Jocelyn Yeager. His concealment ran deep; all these years, he had strung along Bessie Leclair while still coveting the foster daughter of the Leclair Family.

Stone Leclair seethed with fury. Seeing his own son remain silent, he knew all his plans had been utterly ruined.

"Sixth Brother, bring that woman to me." Ignatius Leclair’s expression was cold as he surveyed the unfolding drama, his face set hard. Seeing that Stone Leclair had no cards left to play, he sneered and prepared to settle scores.

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