the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart
Chapter 29: Mr. Li said he is waiting for you in the car.

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Mr. Li said he is waiting for you in the car.

"It was her who seduced me." The eldest son of the Yeager Family finally showed he wasn’t entirely beyond saving and screamed in agony, "Mom, there’s so much blood. I want her to suffer worse than death."

The onlookers murmured amongst themselves.

Delphine remained composed, noticing Madam Gu’s face in the crowd had turned exceptionally grim. If Madam Gu stepped in at this moment, it would inevitably escalate the conflict between the Leclair estate and the Yeager Family—two great houses embroiled in a feud. She could not bear the consequences, nor could she face Stone Leclair’s fury.

At this moment, sacrificing Delphine was undoubtedly the best choice.

"This has nothing to do with Delphine." Jocelyn Yeager extended his hand, pulling Delphine behind him. His expression darkened as he quickly sought a resolution.

"Quite the spectacle." A lazy sneer rang out as the crowd parted, revealing Ignatius Leclair at the entrance of the garden. A glass of unfinished red wine lingered in his hand, his handsome face carrying a faint smile that tinged with an eerie chill.

"Make way to allow the injured some fresh air."

A man behind Ignatius Leclair stepped up with a medical kit, swiftly attending to the situation. After inspecting the wound and providing emergency care, he reported to Ignatius, "Mr. Leclair, the wound isn’t deep, though the bleeding is substantial. A few stitches at the hospital should suffice."

Ignatius nodded, responding nonchalantly, "Then send him to the hospital."

From the moment of the incident, about five minutes had passed. Apart from slapping Jocelyn Yeager and hurling false accusations at Delphine, Madam Yeager stood amongst the spectators, yet no one made the effort to send the Yeager Family’s eldest son to the hospital.

Ignatius Leclair’s men stepped in swiftly, lifting the Yeager Family’s eldest son to transport him to the hospital.

Madam Yeager’s face was ashen, her demeanor betraying extreme discontent. A servant came to report that Elder Yeager had been alerted and was on his way.

Madam Yeager cast a glance at Jocelyn Yeager, her frustration mounting. "It’s all because of that bastard," she thought, clenching a breath that felt caught in her chest. Seizing the situation, she decided to report this matter to Elder Yeager today and deal with that illegitimate child once and for all.

Madam Yeager was just about to speak when Ignatius Leclair sauntered nearer. His handsome and aloof face bore traces of hostility as he berated Delphine: "Fool! Stirring up trouble daily. Even if the eldest Yeager took a liking to you, couldn’t you call out? If his head was injured, you might have destroyed the bond between our families."

As Ignatius began speaking, everyone froze in surprise, and Madam Yeager nearly fainted from rage.

When had anyone seen Ignatius Leclair, the reclusive master of the Leclair estate, step forward? And now, he appeared to shield her? In an instant, the onlookers’ gazes towards Delphine grew complex and perplexing.

"Today’s incident is Delphine’s fault. All of the eldest Yeager’s medical expenses will be charged to my account. Later, I’ll personally escort her to apologize to him." Ignatius turned to Madam Yeager and smiled faintly. "I see your eldest son is fine. Since the banquet should resume, let’s avoid alarming Elder Yeager with this matter."

With this move, Ignatius successfully extricated Jocelyn Yeager from the debacle and shifted all blame onto Delphine. He further used the bond between the two families as leverage, thwarting Madam Yeager’s schemes completely. Her son lay injured, yet she couldn’t hold the illegitimate son accountable or seek justice. Madam Yeager’s face turned a livid shade of blue as anger threatened to consume her. However, standing opposite her was Ignatius Leclair—an individual even Elder Yeager wouldn’t dare to offend. What could she possibly say?

Madam Yeager nearly ground her teeth to dust before declaring, "Today, I’ll grant Mr. Leclair this reprieve. But if Leo suffers any consequences, this matter will be revisited."

Madam Yeager turned to the servants and instructed, "Inform Elder Yeager that all is well here, and there’s no need to come."

The birthday banquet resumed its course.

The guests began to disperse.

The affair was resolved to perfection. Ignatius cast a cold, chilling gaze at their intertwined hands before delivering a frosty reminder: "The third son’s face still needs treatment; as for the eldest son, I’ll accompany Delphine to the hospital to look after him."

Jocelyn felt his body momentarily stiffen under Ignatius’ piercing gaze before reluctantly releasing Delphine’s hand. Crestfallen, he murmured, "Thank you."

Ignatius turned to look at Delphine, his expression darkening as he gave her a fleeting, intense glance. Then, after issuing orders to his subordinates, he turned and departed.

"Miss Delphine, Mr. Leclair said he’s waiting for you in the car," Maximilian approached and said in a quiet voice.