novelraw Chapter 384: Mom is going to strip you naked today and put you on the front page
Chapter 384: Mom is going to strip you naked today and put you on the front page
Only then did everyone realize that while the cheating husband had been hit, the mistress was still standing calmly to the side, enjoying the spectacle.
Mrs. Cheng was somewhat of a celebrity in social circles. Although her family was not exactly top-tier wealthy, they could be considered second-rate. She was their only daughter and had a frail constitution ever since nearly drowning in her youth. On top of that, she had always struggled with her weight, even gaining pounds just from drinking water. By thirty, she was still unmarried. Suitors of equal standing found her unworthy, while the modest or virtuous types were unwilling. Finally, her helpless elderly parents resorted to bringing in a son-in-law—an opportunistic philanderer who married into their family purely for money. He spent his days squandering their wealth on debauchery. Together, these two were notoriously problematic in the social scene.
Yet no one could have expected Mrs. Cheng to be so audacious as to cause a scene at the Leclair Family’s wedding.
"What’s with all the talking? Hit her!" Mrs. Cheng harbored a deep hatred for slim and beautiful women. Seeing Delphine’s delicate figure and exquisite features, a surge of old grudges mixed with fresh jealousy overwhelmed her, and with her burly frame, she charged forward, ready to strike.
As the chaos reached Delphine, and still no one from the Leclair Family came to intervene, she finally spoke coldly: "This is the Leclair Family’s wedding, and you dare cause trouble here?"
Mrs. Cheng rolled up her sleeves and went in swinging, ignoring entirely whose wedding it was.
Delphine had never encountered such an absurd couple before: the man couldn’t keep his desires in check, grabbing at any pretty woman he saw, while the woman didn’t bother understanding the situation and lashed out at everyone indiscriminately. They were a perfect match. With a few quick strides, Delphine dodged to the side and shouted sharply at the onlookers: "Are you just going to stand there? Drag them out! Ruining someone’s wedding like this—they won’t die, but they’ll lose half their lives!"
Her demeanor was calm and composed, and despite the filth smearing her gown, she maintained an air of unyielding elegance in front of the crowd of prominent figures. She didn’t look anything like a mistress.
Just then, Bessie Leclair emerged with her bridesmaids from a nearby dressing room. Seeing the scene inside, she immediately asked sweetly, "What’s going on here?"
When Mrs. Cheng saw the bride had arrived, she grabbed Mr. Cheng by the ear, dragged him to Bessie’s side, and gruffly said, "Miss Leclair, you tell me—how do I deal with this dog of a husband? He eats my food, drinks my drinks, spends my money, and now chases women—even at your wedding!"
Mrs. Cheng’s words were so crude that the surrounding elites wrinkled their brows in disdain. Their thoughts were unanimous: vulgar, utterly vulgar.
Bessie’s seductive gaze swept toward Delphine, her lips curving into a cold sneer: "So she’s the mistress?"
"That’s right! I walked in and immediately saw her flirting shamelessly with our Mr. Cheng!"
"Isn’t she that little starlet?"
"Little starlet? These days, it seems like anyone can sneak in to rub elbows with the upper crust."
"She’s done a few acting gigs, hasn’t she? Not very popular, but undeniably pretty. Probably here to charm a sponsor into funding her next project."
"Oh, I remember now—it’s Delphine Carter! Always carrying herself like she’s above it all, but who could’ve guessed she’s this kind of person behind closed doors."
Bessie’s bridesmaids began chiming in, one after another.
In no time, those gathered started casting disdainful glances toward Delphine.
Delphine’s expression cooled slightly. Her icy gaze landed on Bessie, whose eyebrows were raised high, her smug smile almost uncontrollable. Bessie hated Delphine with a passion and wouldn’t hesitate to cause a scene at her own wedding just to humiliate her.
"What? So she’s just a minor celebrity!" Mrs. Cheng’s confidence soared upon hearing this revelation. Fueled by rage, she wanted nothing more than to claw at Delphine’s face. Charging forward, she shouted angrily, "These people—driven insane by their desire for fame—daring to seduce married men! I’ll tear off your clothes today and make sure you hit the headlines!"