The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 158

A flash of admiration crossed Sebastian's eyes. When she loved, she gave it her all, but the moment she was betrayed, she cut ties without hesitation. Holding her gaze, he offered her his full validation. "He's the one at fault. Whatever you decide to do is perfectly justified."

He was supporting her?

Riley hadn't dared to even dream of this. She had never expected Sebastian to take her side. After all, Pierce was his brother, and to him, she was just an outsider.

Suddenly, a memory surfaced. When she had hemorrhaged and miscarried, he had forced Pierce to kneel in the family shrine as punishment. And when Beatrice and Serena had wrongly accused her of cheating, he had stepped in to defend her.

Was he really just a man who operated on principle over family loyalty?

Had she been wrongly assuming the worst of him all this time?

Relief washed over her. Fighting Pierce was going to take everything she had; if she had to fight Sebastian too, she wouldn't stand a chance. Knowing he wasn't going to crush her was the best news she had heard all week.

Suddenly, the ruthless, terrifying "Grim Reaper" of the business world didn't seem so scary anymore. In fact, he seemed like a genuinely good person.

Franklin walked in. "Ms. Vance, the truck is fully loaded."

Riley immediately stood up. "Thank you so much, Mr. Finch."

"I'm simply following Mr. St. John's orders." The implication was clear: the person she should be thanking was Sebastian.

And she absolutely should.

Not just for having Franklin help with the boxes, but more importantly, for not taking Pierce's side.

Looking at him, she said, "Thank you, Sebastian. Moving tonight was a bit chaotic, but once I'm settled, I'd love to treat you to dinner."

Sebastian's eyes betrayed a hint of helpless amusement at her formal politeness. "Let's go. We'll follow you there."

"Oh, you don't have to!" Riley quickly waved her hands. "It's so late. I couldn't possibly trouble you anymore."

"It's no trouble. Let's go." With that, Sebastian headed for the door.

Unable to refuse him again, Riley picked up the baby and followed.

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