novelraw Chapter 427: Explosive! An Overwhelming Scandal
Chapter 427: Explosive! An Overwhelming Scandal
Delphine’s expression shifted slightly. She quickly took out her phone and found multiple missed calls—all from her two managers.
She skimmed through the entertainment news section, only to see stories about her and Melody Cloud everywhere.
"Shocking! The true identity of Delphine, nominee for the Best Actress award at the Golden Lion Awards, revealed."
"Breaking! Famous actress Delphine spent the night with the Crown Prince at Cloud Summit!"
"Elite family feud: Sisters turned against each other, Delphine caught in sexual assault scandal."
"Top-tier Southern family, the Cloud Family, officially sues rising movie queen Delphine!"
"Unveiling the dirty road to fame of star actress Delphine—with photos and proof."
"Explosive! Actress Delphine revealed as a homewrecker, financial backer behind the scenes exposed, elite family civil war intensifies."
The internet was in chaos. Delphine had always been a media darling; any minor hint could send her to the trending list, let alone such shocking revelations involving one of the most prestigious families in the South.
People started connecting this scandal to previous rumors about the Crown Prince, Ignatius Leclair, and Melody Cloud. Their imaginations ran wild, generating a cascade of drama in their minds. The revelation sent shockwaves across the Southern press, shaking not just the entertainment pages but also the fashion, financial, and social news sections. The scandal dominated every headline.
The top ten trending searches on Weibo were all about her. Delphine’s face paled, and a frosty chill emerged on her delicate features. The Cloud Family was clearly cutting off all her lifelines—not only suing her but also leaking the scandals to the entertainment sector, aiming to destroy her career.
The initial gossip involved Ignatius Leclair and Melody Cloud. After Delphine spent the night at Cloud Summit last night, she was now painted as the mistress, conveniently giving her a motive for orchestrating the assault on Melody. Public opinion completely sided with the Cloud Family.
Ignatius Leclair frowned deeply at the news online. Before he could say anything, his butler’s call came through, speaking hurriedly: "Young master, the old master has fainted from anger!"
Ignatius’s expression darkened. He gave swift instructions: "Take him to the hospital. I’ll be there immediately."
Hanging up the call, he turned to Maximilian and ordered, "I’ll leave first. You stay here and have Sixth Brother come over to disperse the reporters at the gate."
Disperse the reporters? Maximilian faltered for a moment. Reporters were notorious troublemakers—such an aggressive approach would only fuel their sensationalism. But when Maximilian glanced at Miss Delphine, he immediately understood. It was to prevent reporters from swarming and potentially harming her.
Without wasting a moment, Ignatius cast a deep, inscrutable glance at Delphine through his phoenix-like eyes and left without another word.
Seated in her chair, Delphine’s face was slightly pale. The elder of the Leclair Family was old and in frail health. Among everyone in the Leclair Mansion, Ignatius had always been distant from others but shared a close bond with his grandfather. If anything happened now, she would undoubtedly bear the blame.
Pressing her thin lips together, she made a call to Dongzi, instructing him to keep a close eye on Uncle Cloud and not believe the chaotic scandals. Then, she made another call to Kyla Zamora.
Kyla, who had returned home for the Lunar New Year, was already disoriented with joy over Delphine’s Best Actress nomination. But before she could even process the good news, this catastrophic scandal broke out.
Kyla, despite having stepped foot in the Leclair Mansion and knowing that Delphine’s backer had always been the Crown Prince—arguably the most revered figure in the South—had no idea about her connection to the Cloud Family. Now that the scandal involving Melody Cloud’s assault was exposed, Kyla’s heart sank entirely. As a seasoned player in the industry with some influence and networks, Kyla understood that despite the glamorous veneer of the entertainment sector, it couldn’t compare to the circles of elite families. Many award-winning actors and actresses would kill to marry into such families, let alone the apex aristocratic circles.
This time, the scandal wasn’t just an entertainment affair—it was rooted in the elite family battles. Kyla knew she was completely out of her depth.