the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 164: Today, the life and death of mother and daughter hinge on the whim of Stone Leclair.

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Today, the life and death of mother and daughter hinge on the whim of Stone Leclair.

Delphine couldn’t listen any longer and stepped into the side hall, her face icy cold, as she said, "Whether little Zhen is a child of the Leclair Family, you should have done a paternity test when you acknowledged him. As for my aunt’s past matters, to be frank, Mr. Leclair, in what capacity are you questioning them?"

You acknowledged little Zhen, not my aunt. All these years, she has had no status in the Leclair Family, beaten and scolded by you all as if she were less than a servant, even after having a child of the Leclair Family, she’s been treated this way. And yet you claim to be a noble family of a hundred years. Such a family isn’t worth associating with."

Delphine had just rushed back, sitting on a plane for over 20 hours, her face still showing signs of fatigue. The formerly silent and humble adopted daughter, with sharp and scathing words, stunned everyone in the side hall into silence.

Beatrice Carter was the first to react, her body, originally bent towards the ground, straightened up in shock and anger, "Delphine, what nonsense are you speaking? Apologize at once."

She raised her eyes to meet Stone Leclair’s face, looking even more furious, and sneered, "What my aunt did before having little Zhen has nothing to do with you. Since she hasn’t officially entered the Leclair Family, then anything after shouldn’t concern you either. You have no right to beat or scold her. To put it plainly, she’s just a mistress you kept. If things go public, Mr. Leclair’s track record might just have a disgraceful entry."

Beatrice Carter turned ashen, too frightened to utter a word. After years of Stone Leclair’s beatings and scolding, she was long accustomed, used to bowing to power and wealth. The poor days of the past truly frightened her, but she vaguely felt her daughter had a point.

"Look at the mess you’ve raised." Stone Leclair, shaking with rage, wanted to find a whip, but it had already been taken away by Reginald Yeager and thrown far away. Stone Leclair lifted his foot and kicked towards Beatrice Carter.

Beatrice Carter cried out in pain, unable to get up for a long time.

Delphine clenched her fingertips tightly, quickly rushing over to help her up, standing in front of Beatrice Carter, facing Stone Leclair without backing down.

Bessie Leclair was watching from the side, caught between shock and delight. If she had known Delphine Carter had such a fiery temper, she would have acted against Beatrice Carter long ago. It seemed she had taken a rather winding path.

"Delphine, it’s bad enough that my uncle has raised you all these years without your gratitude, but you repay kindness with vengeance.

If my uncle’s career is ruined because of your aunt’s affairs getting out, it’s all thanks to you. Such a woman, it’s best to be beaten to death." Bessie Leclair sneered, speaking.

Stone Leclair’s eyes were bloodshot. The thing he cared most about was his career and the power in his hands, and Bessie Leclair’s words hit him right where it hurt.

"Uncle Leclair." Jocelyn Yeager, who had been silent all along, spoke up in a clear voice, not loud but with a reassuring quality.

Delphine was tense all over, ever since he helped her at Squire Manor, they hadn’t seen each other in a long time. Jocelyn Yeager looked even more composed like a gentleman than ever, his gaze clear yet difficult to fathom.

"This matter is originally a family affair of the Leclair Family and should not have been my place to speak. However, Uncle Leclair’s career is at a critical point now, and there are countless people in Imperial City eyeing it covetously. If an incident were to arise at this moment, it would ruin everything," Jocelyn Yeager said with a gentle smile, pointing out the danger of making any moves at present.

Stone Leclair was at the peak of his career, with re-election around the corner. At such a sensitive time, a wrong step could mean utter ruin.

Bessie Leclair’s face changed dramatically, and just as she wanted to speak, Reginald Yeager smilingly took hold of her wrist. Stone Leclair hesitated, his expression dark.

Delphine was tense, drenched in cold sweat, suddenly realizing that today, the lives of her and her mother were hinging on Stone Leclair’s decision.

The side hall was as quiet as death.

At this moment, Maximilian, having returned, stood at the entrance of the side hall, lowering his eyes and speaking softly, "Miss Delphine, Mr. Leclair is on the returning flight, and asks you to pick him up at the airport."

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