The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 125

Yet now, he had personally gone to pick her up. This completely went against his usual disdain for women.

Eleanor looked at Sebastian, her eyes silently asking: *What is the meaning of this?*

Sebastian's expression remained perfectly calm. "Just as you wished."

Eleanor was thrilled, but she was afraid she might be misinterpreting things. Still, asking outright in front of Winona would make things incredibly awkward if she was wrong. She stood up, pulled Sebastian to the side, and lowered her voice. "Are you choosing Winona to be my granddaughter-in-law?"

Sebastian frowned. "Didn't you say I should just get to know someone first?"

Since her grandson was finally willing to get close to a woman, Eleanor didn't dare push too hard. She nodded eagerly. "Yes, exactly. Get to know her first. Feelings will develop over time."

Sebastian ignored her remark and simply said, "Remember to take your medication on time."

"I will, I promise. I still want to hold my great-grandchildren." With her suspicions confirmed, Eleanor beamed with joy. She turned back to sit next to Winona and waved at Riley. "Riley, what are you standing around for? Come sit."

Riley took the cue and spoke up. "Wishing you boundless happiness and a long, healthy life, Lady Eleanor."

Eleanor smiled and nodded. "Good, good. Come have a seat."

Riley walked over to the sofa and sat down, leaving a respectful distance between herself and Eleanor. She intentionally gave Eleanor and Winona their own space. It was obvious Eleanor had things she wanted to say to Winona.

But Eleanor's next words caught Riley completely off guard.

She said, "Winona, take your time getting to know Sebastian. If he dares to bully you, you come tell me. I'll straighten him out for you."

Riley was speechless.

So they really were in a special relationship?

Were they dating?

But why didn't they give off a dating vibe at all?

They were both so completely transparent, lacking even a hint of romantic tension or shy affection.

Giving a man a tie was a very intimate and suggestive gift for a woman to give.

The fact that Serena blurted it out in front of everyone instantly made the atmosphere thick with awkwardness.

Sebastian leveled a quiet gaze at Serena, his lips pressed into a thin line. He clearly had no intention of answering.

He didn't say a single word, but that one look was enough to make his stance crystal clear.

Arthur, ever the shrewd patriarch, immediately stepped in to smooth things over with a laugh. "Sebastian, I was the one who asked Serena to pick out that gift. She's just worried she didn't choose a good one."

"Grandpa..."

"When the adults are talking, you keep your mouth shut!" Arthur snapped coldly, interrupting Serena. His gaze was stern, carrying a heavy warning.

Serena's eyes trembled in fear. She bit her lip and lowered her head.

At that moment, a maid announced that lunch was ready. The tense atmosphere finally eased as everyone stood up and moved to the dining room.