the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 168: Members of the Leclair Family all have an obsessive side in their bones; they must obtain whatever they like.

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Members of the Leclair Family all have an obsessive side in their bones; they must obtain whatever they like.

Ignatius Leclair stood up, changed his clothes, and went downstairs.

Delphine let out a sigh of relief, glanced at the time, and saw it was six in the evening. She was startled—she hadn’t expected to sleep for two hours, no wonder Stone Leclair was already back.

She selected a simple yet elegant mint green short dress from the wardrobe and put it on. It was neither too bold nor overly understated, allowing her to strike a balance.

As she descended the stairs, she saw that the side hall was alive with warmth and chatter around a dining table. At the head of the table sat the spirited elder of the Yeager Family, accompanied by Stone Leclair, Bessie Leclair, Jocelyn Yeager, and a couple she had never seen before.

When they noticed her coming down, the smiles on their faces froze for a moment.

Stone Leclair cast a cold glance at her, his disdain evident and undisguised, as if he barely acknowledged her presence.

Without an introduction from Stone, the Yeager Family naturally concluded she was someone of little significance.

Ignatius Leclair observed this, his lips curling into a wry smile as he said unhurriedly, "Delphine, come here."

He stood there beneath an old-fashioned window curtain, tall and striking, yet the curtain had recently been replaced with one of a vibrant green hue. Its fresh vibrancy accentuated the refined and mature allure of his handsome, austere features. Delphine was suddenly reminded of lines from poetry: A young lord, unmatched in the world.

Indeed, the heavens are unfair.

The Leclair Family’s youngest son—was there ever a woman by his side? The Yeager elder’s thoughts shifted, and he chuckled warmly, "Is this young lady also part of the Leclair Family? Your family, Leclair, truly defies reason; every child you raise turns out exceptional."

Stone Leclair softened his posture slightly in front of the elder, offering a faint smile and replying, "She’s an orphan, fostered in our family since she was young. If she catches your eye, then it’s certainly her good fortune."

The elder burst out into hearty laughter, saying, "But my favorite is still your Bessie; what a sweet-talking, sensible child. Our family is truly fortunate she’s marrying into it."

"Grandpa, you’re just teasing me again." Bessie Leclair was clearly dressed to impress tonight, wearing a striking red evening gown that dazzled the eye. She sat delicately beside Jocelyn Yeager, playfully indulging the elder with her coquettish manner.

Delphine approached Ignatius Leclair, glanced at the group, and hesitantly asked, "A matchmaking meeting?"

Ignatius’s deep-set eyes looked down at her, his voice dropping as he replied, "An engagement."

Delphine was taken aback—Bessie Leclair and Jocelyn Yeager? Although Bessie had been pursuing Jocelyn for years, hadn’t he always avoided making any promises?

She thought back to the premiere of her first film, when Jocelyn had waited outside and embraced her, speaking those heartfelt words. Her heart involuntarily chilled at the thought. So even the elder brother who had once given her warmth as a youth bore the predictable flaws of men. In this world, was there truly no man she could trust?

"Upset?" Ignatius Leclair noticed her slightly dazed expression, the smile at his lips fading as his features grew cold and sharp.

Jocelyn Yeager had been nothing but kind to her in their youth. If it weren’t for Ignatius intervening later, the two of them might have grown even closer.

Ignatius narrowed his eyes slightly, a veil of darkness settling over his mood.

Delphine felt a sudden chill under his penetrating gaze and murmured faintly, "I just didn’t expect it. If it were true love, why wait until today?"

From the perspective of a mere observer, she could clearly see that Jocelyn might care for Bessie, but love? That was uncertain.

"Obtaining something is the best outcome." Ignatius disagreed. The Leclair Family had an inherent stubborn streak: whatever they desired, they must possess. If they couldn’t have it, they would destroy it.

He, Bessie, and even Stone Leclair were all the same.

The man’s gaze turned unfathomably deep.

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