the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 189: Just Something That Slept Its Way Up

Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Just Something That Slept Its Way Up

The news of the arranged marriage between the fourth Miss of the Leclair Family and Reginald Yeager swept through all the newspapers in Nanyang—fashion section, finance section, entertainment section, even the lifestyle section was monopolized by this sensational story.

Although the patriarch of the Leclair Family couldn’t return for it, some uncles and elder relatives of other prominent families eagerly came to inquire about the event.

The Yeager Family had been declining for years, nearly replaced by other influential families, until the younger generation turned the tide with this marriage alliance.

As the hosts, the Yeager Family held the engagement banquet at their French-style estate, spanning hundreds of acres—a private, secluded venue far from the bustling noise.

The Squire siblings also received invitations. When Delphine arrived, the estate was abuzz with activity; virtually every prominent family of Nanyang had sent representatives to congratulate them.

She carried her gift and entered the estate. Before she could find Leah, she spotted Yvonne Wade standing gracefully in a conspicuous location, holding a custom-made jeweled handbag, chatting and laughing with a group of high-society ladies.

Various stunning beauties gathered together, exuding enchanting fragrances and lively laughter, forming a dazzling tableau.

Delphine hesitated for a moment, glanced at the shaded paths of the estate, intending to take a detour.

"Oh my, who do we see here? Turns out it’s the fifth Miss of the Leclair Family." Yvonne Wade’s sharp eyes caught sight of Delphine. With a sweetly contrived voice, she blocked her path with a group of women, crossing her arms. Her alluring eyes tilted upward as she sneered.

On the day of the incident at Squire Manor, the Wade siblings had suffered a major setback. While Delphine had returned her Red Diamond Necklace afterward, Yvonne still felt deeply humiliated, as if she’d been figuratively slapped in the face.

Thinking about Delphine Carter’s unspeakable ties with Ignatius Leclair, Yvonne was seething, furious to the point of wishing she could tear this wretched woman apart.

"Since when did the Leclair Family have a fifth Miss, Yvonne? I’ve never heard of it."

"You’ve been abroad for years; it’s normal not to know. Rumor has it even Reginald Yeager himself acknowledged he had some sort of history with her."

The group of socialite ladies started gossiping one after another.

"Hah, just someone else’s worn-out cast-off. Today’s Reginald’s engagement to his beloved, yet this mistress dares to show up here." Yvonne raised her voice with a cold sneer. "Surely, you’re not here to make trouble for Gigi?"

Yvonne acted audaciously, deliberately blocking the entrance to exact revenge. The main venue was still some distance away—more than enough time for her and her companions to humiliate Delphine thoroughly before word reached anyone.

Delphine furrowed her brows and glanced at Yvonne’s cinched-waist evening gown, responding coolly in a voice as crisp as flowing water: "I heard Miss Wade lost her Red Diamond Necklace and was ordered to stay home. Now that you’re out and about, you must’ve found it."

Yvonne’s face turned livid at these words, and she snapped, "You’re nothing but trash who slept her way up. Do you even deserve to mock me? I heard even your aunt was involved in such shady business—scandals exposed, chased out of the Leclair Family—yet here you are pretending to be so virtuous, acting the part of a proper young lady. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?"

The commotion quickly drew some ambiguous and inquisitive gazes.

Many of the guests were unfamiliar with Delphine. Seeing her striking beauty and then hearing rumors about her background, several playboy heirs with slicked-back hair and powdered faces couldn’t help but feel intrigued.

"I knew she looked familiar. I once saw her at *Enchantress Empire*."

"Hey, I think I recognize her too. Could it be from an encounter..."

"How did the Yeagers allow someone like this in?"

"They say she was involved with Reginald Yeager—which Reginald himself admitted."

Delphine noticed her way was completely blocked by Yvonne and her entourage, surrounded by malicious stares and humiliating remarks. Her fingers tightened, her expression growing icy.

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