Delphine was pinned down onto the seat by him, immediately forgetting to cry out of shock. Facing Ignatius Leclair, she dared not even protest or struggle too violently. Her previous injuries hadn't fully healed, and she feared that if she struggled too much, Ignatius might not control his strength.
Ignatius saw that she stiffened her body without resisting. Knowing this wasn't the best place, he raised his head and instructed the driver to head to the seaside villa.
On the way there, Ignatius maintained a sense of restraint, yet he didn't exactly let her go either. All of Delphine's earlier thoughts and ideas had already been completely shattered. She bit down on her lip, refusing to make a sound.
Ignatius's car offered a high degree of privacy, with the partition separating them ensuring the driver couldn't see what was happening in the back. Yet, there was still a persistent feeling of being watched that lingered in the air.
