The main hall was deathly silent. The expressions on everyone's faces were particularly vivid.
Such a disgraceful and private matter being exposed in front of the Leclair Family elders—forget Ignatius Leclair, even the members of the Cloud Family were utterly shocked.
The old patriarch of the Leclair Family abruptly stood up, walked over to Ignatius, and struck him heavily with his cane. The elderly man hit with so much force that his entire body shook.
Ignatius showed no expression as he bore the blow. His deep phoenix-shaped eyes turned to Delphine, his thin and handsome lips tightened, and the light in his gaze gradually dimmed.
What could he hope for? Hope that she would be as brave and fearless as she had been in her youth, stepping forward to declare their mutual affection?
It was nothing more than self-deception.
