the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 156: Seven days later, Maximilian brought back shocking news

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Seven days later, Maximilian brought back shocking news

That night, Delphine had a low fever, and she felt muddled and lethargic.

Dr. Zheng was once again dragged out of bed in the middle of the night and hurriedly came over.

"It’s caused by excessive fright; taking some medicine will bring the fever down. However, this young lady’s health isn’t very good; she needs to pay attention to her recuperation." The old doctor earnestly advised, looking at the most outstanding young person of the Leclair Family.

Young people like to make a fuss over nothing, even a minor illness makes them call for the doctor.

The emotions of the young, full of drama and sweetness, really make people envious.

The old doctor sighed.

Ignatius Leclair noted everything down, then, as usual, let the doctor sleep in the guest room.

In the middle of the night, he didn’t wake the servants. Instead, he boiled hot water himself, fed Delphine antipyretics, and seeing her breaking out in cold sweat and muttering constantly, his mood plummeted.

If just recalling those memories scares her to this extent, how cruel must it have been when she actually went through it? Ignatius Leclair pressed down the corners of his lips, restraining a murderous impulse.

Fortunately, by morning, Delphine’s fever had subsided. After a day’s rest, she insisted on returning to the set to continue filming "Memories of Qinghe."

Ignatius Leclair didn’t stop her, instructing Dongzi to keep a constant watch on her condition, then made a call to Maximilian far away in Southern Yunnan.

Seven days later, Maximilian rushed back from the deep mountains and forests, making his way to the Leclair Residence.

Maximilian’s trip to Southern Yunnan was originally task-oriented; not only did he complete his mission, but he also returned with startling news.

"After I arrived in Southern Yunnan, I investigated locally. This couple indeed had a foolish son, violent in nature, exceptionally strong, who had harmed many locals." Maximilian organized the information and first-hand photos he had collected and handed them over.

The fool naturally met a bad end; his parents were sentenced to at least ten years in prison for their past crimes, not to mention his own offenses. Maximilian contacted the local authorities, and the fool was controlled.

In such a wild and dangerous place, the family might find life worse than death.

"Miss Delphine’s registration records have been erased on their side, and they can be re-entered in Nanyang at any time," Maximilian continued, puzzled over Madam Gu’s decision to entrust Miss Delphine to such a family.

Ignatius nodded, opened the documents, furrowing his handsome brows, and said while reading, "Transfer the villa in Northern Town to Delphine’s name, and then handle the registration details."

Maximilian was slightly surprised. The villa in Northern Town was the Leclair Mrs.’s property when she was in Nanyang and held special significance for Ignatius. Yet, having visited such impoverished backwaters, he wouldn’t be surprised if Ignatius gave the Emerald Lake house to Miss Delphine.

"Ignatius, during my trip to handle matters, I also heard some news." Maximilian hesitated, speaking in a low voice.

"Speak." The man replied deeply, his eyes as dark and profound as the most intricately carved artwork by God.

"When Miss Delphine escaped from that family, she was actually captured by a trafficking gang near the border not far from the village.

People there are backward; when the couple noticed Miss Delphine’s escape, they chased her with the villagers. Upon seeing her captured by the traffickers and being outnumbered, they accepted a bit of money and didn’t report it. Many in the village knew about this incident."

As Maximilian spoke, he watched Ignatius’s face, his voice almost inaudible by the end.

Ignatius’s face was livid, his tightly clenched fists revealing bulging veins, and his eyes filled with a terrifying fury.