the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 23: Didn’t they say that Ignatius Leclair does not consort with women?

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Didn’t they say that Ignatius Leclair does not consort with women?

Delphine downed a glass of red wine in one gulp, and her stomach instantly felt uncomfortable. Despite the low alcohol content, her stomach over the years had become like a shattered jar, patched up but incapable of bearing much.

"Since you’ve had your drink, let’s call it a night." Ignatius Leclair’s deep voice broke the silence. He stood up, lowered his gaze to the slightly teetering Delphine, and reached out to encircle her slender waist.

Delphine felt herself completely enveloped in his shadow, already pulled into his embrace. His arms were scorching and warm, yet carried a trace of overbearing pressure.

Her face turned pale, and she dared not lift her eyes to meet Jocelyn Yeager across the room.

Jocelyn’s expression was equally grim, his tightly clenched fists slowly relaxing.

He had thought that Ignatius despised Delphine, forbidding anyone from approaching her. But this possessive gesture was unmistakably a warning — "This is my woman. Do not covet her."

Ignatius held Delphine firmly at the waist. He leaned down and rasped, "Can you still walk?"

His voice inexplicably low and seductive.

Delphine was fully aware of Ignatius’s intentions. When it came to scheming, no one could outmaneuver him. But in a way, this was preferable. Her heart felt desolate; Reginald Yeager was such a good man, he shouldn’t waste his efforts on her.

She raised her eyes and gazed at Ignatius’s impeccably sculpted profile. Tiredly, she murmured, "I think I may be drunk."

Ignatius let out a low chuckle, the vibration reverberating faintly in his chest. He said nothing further, merely tightening his grip on her slim waist as he led her out of the private booth.

"Young Yeager, what’s going on here?" As Ignatius departed, Second Master Wei squinted and probed, "Wasn’t it said that Ignatius Leclair had no interest in women?"

Over the years, though there were occasional rumors about the Leclair Family’s Crown Prince, there had never been anything public. So when did he start keeping a woman by his side?

Jocelyn’s gentle, jade-like face lost its faint smile. Second Master Wei obviously didn’t recognize Delphine — this wasn’t just any woman. She was Ignatius’s stepmother’s niece.

Five years ago, Ignatius had personally expelled Delphine. Now, five years later, he had claimed her back. Even if one hated someone, they shouldn’t treat them so cruelly.

The youngest Yeager scion felt his chest tighten. Five years ago, he couldn’t help Delphine. Now, he would do whatever he could.

Delphine was led all the way out of Cloud Summit by Ignatius. The night wind swept over her, clouding her mind further. Nearly her entire weight leaned onto Ignatius.

Ignatius opened the car door and carried her inside. Seeing her flushed cheeks and pure black eyes hazy as they fixed on him, he knew she was drunk. His heart stirred, and he leaned in, restraining himself as his lips pressed against hers.

The pressure from his body made Delphine a bit uncomfortable. She instinctively reached out to push him away. Then, she stared at his face dumbly, revealing a hint of foolishness.

That gaze — he hadn’t seen it in five years. The curve of Ignatius’s lips deepened. He reached out and caressed her delicate face, tracing downward from her elegant eyebrows to her pallid, petal-like lips. His voice was deeper and more alluring than usual: "Do you think I’m handsome?"

Delphine nodded faintly, licking her dry lips. The most handsome and powerful man in Southeast Asia gazed down at her with deep eyes and a slight grin. His tone was coaxing: "Do you like me?"

A drunken Delphine hesitated, wanting to nod yet also wanting to shake her head. She couldn’t like him — she’d be devoured by the beast. It was too dangerous.

Ignatius narrowed his long, enigmatic eyes, surprised by her answer.

Then the man tipped her delicate chin upward. The car was now filled with the scent of red wine lingering in their breaths.

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