the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 18: The Wheel of Heaven turns; whom does the vast sky forgive?

Chapter 18: Chapter 18: The Wheel of Heaven turns; whom does the vast sky forgive?

This piece of gossip broke out like a bomb exploding.

"Is it true? I heard this pervert has powerful connections, not something that can be taken down easily."

"It’s absolutely true. When he was caught, he was still in bed with one of my girlfriends. That fat bastard cried out of fear. My girlfriend packed her things and fled to the countryside overnight to hide."

"Finally, karma caught up with this fat bastard. Relying on his power, who knows how many young women he’s ruined."

"It’s the wheel of heaven at work—no one’s spared," someone sneered coldly, clasping their hands together in a mock prayer.

Delphine paused upon hearing this. She didn’t think too much about it, nor did she connect it to yesterday’s events. She was completely unaware that the downfall of this man overnight was merely a casual act of someone in a bad mood.

The group didn’t chat for long before the director called out to start filming.

Delphine only had one scene to shoot today, and it was scheduled last.

As a closed-off small nation mentioned only in legends, Green Pearl, due to her possession of the Agarwood Pearl, had already been designated as the next King. Thus, the character’s styling was mysterious, ethereal, and exquisitely graceful, with an innate air of nobility.

After putting on makeup and changing into the cast wardrobe, even the makeup artist was momentarily stunned.

Delphine wore a flowing light moonwhite gown with expansive sleeves, her long hair cascading down to her waist, resembling a beauty walking out of an icy mountainous snowfield. The only piece of adornment on her was the Agarwood Pearl hairpin, glowing faintly green like a secret in the shadows.

Delphine didn’t look in the mirror herself. As long as the makeup artist said everything was fine, she went directly to filming.

She was afraid of mirrors. It was often said that a person’s face is a reflection of their experiences, and her past was desolate and bleak.

The first scene was her dialogue with Charles Taylor. It depicted Green Pearl sneaking out of the Barrier and encountering a slave, Yan Sheng, being beaten.

Struck by Yan Sheng’s deep and soulful eyes, Green Pearl decided to bring this slave back to her tribe.

The key highlight of this scene was the performance of Charles Taylor, an acclaimed movie star. Delphine only had to make a brief appearance, with not many lines. The filming process proceeded smoothly. Charles Taylor’s acting was brilliant, and Delphine had no more than three takes of NG; the rest went perfectly.

After the shoot, the director rarely gave her a smile and nodded while commenting, "You have talent, keep it up."

Receiving recognition from Director Tang surprised Delphine a little. Everyone knew this director was famous for his strictness.

There was once an actress who joined through financial backing but had poor acting skills. Director Tang scolded her mercilessly, not sparing her any dignity.

When the filming crew wrapped up and Delphine removed her makeup, returning to the Li Manor, it was already past dinnertime.

To her surprise, Mrs. Gu was in the side hall, not resting. She greeted Delphine with a gentle smile, "Delphine, have you had dinner?"

Delphine nodded lightly.

Mrs. Gu stepped forward, holding her hand affectionately, and said, "When you were in the South Sea, I had a few evening gowns custom-made for you. Tomorrow night is Mrs. Yeager’s birthday in the eastern part of the city; I’ll bring you along to celebrate."

Yeager Family? Delphine recalled that among the four influential families in the South Sea, the Li Manor ranked first, followed by the Cloud Family, and then the Yeager Family in third. In terms of power, they were naturally no match for the Li Manor, but they still carried considerable stature in the South Sea.

Mrs. Gu led her upstairs and took out a few evening gowns from the wardrobe at the front, patiently holding them up against Delphine. She smiled with satisfaction, "They’re quite suitable for you. Your skin is fair, and these colors complement you well."

Delphine looked at the gowns Mrs. Gu held. Initially, she intended to decline, but after considering it, she nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll head there after the filming wraps up."

"How has Xiao Zheng been these days?" she asked nonchalantly.

Mrs. Gu’s smile subtly stiffened, but she concealed it with a casual nod, patting Delphine’s hand, "He’s doing well. He’s been at boarding school and hasn’t returned home."

Delphine lowered her gaze, recalling the diagnosis letter from a lawyer in Vancouver and noting Mrs. Gu’s reaction. She instantly understood.

Clearly, Xiao Zheng was fine. She had been tricked into returning to the South Sea.

Still, since Xiao Zheng was alright, Delphine let out a sigh of relief.

"There’s no need to tell him I’m his biological sister. His path is different from mine," Delphine said softly. Seeing the faint embarrassment on Mrs. Gu’s face, she smiled faintly, casually grabbed a black gown, and left the room.

As she stepped out, she ran into the house steward.

The steward seemed thrilled upon seeing her and hurriedly said, "Fifth Miss, the Young Master has been looking for you. He’s called twice already."

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