Delphine had long seen through her mother's cowardly and greedy nature. Watching her endure years of humiliation, being whipped by Stone Leclair, and still choosing to remain a mistress rather than give up her possessions, Delphine had long since lost hope in her.
Lowering her eyes, she said flatly, "Mother, don't overthink it. Ignatius Leclair is only curious about me for now. I'm simply using his power. Sooner or later, we'll part ways. If you have the time, you'd be better off saving up some private funds while we're still at the Leclair manor. In case we get kicked out one day, life won't be so hard."
The plans Delphine had for the future would inevitably involve Mrs. Carter. Today, she was merely giving her mother a heads-up.
