The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 42

"Is Pierce in?"

"Mr. Landon just stepped out."

Riley furrowed her brows. Her timing couldn't have been worse. But since she was already here, she needed to see him and clear the air. "I'll wait for him in his office."

"Ma'am..." Scott hesitated, clearly struggling for words.

Riley paused her steps and turned back. "What is it?"

"It’s hard to say when he'll be back. How about you head home for now, and the moment he returns, I'll let him know you stopped by?"

Riley fell silent for a moment. "Where did he go?"

"...I'm not sure."

Riley narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously. "You handle his entire itinerary, and now you're telling me you don't know where he went? Scott, what are you trying to hide?"

A cold sweat practically broke out on Scott's forehead, but he desperately tried to maintain his composure. "Ma'am, I only manage his professional affairs. Mr. Landon stepped out for personal business today. I genuinely have no idea where he is."

"My apologies, I misunderstood you. I'll get going then."

"Take care, Ma'am."

Riley turned and headed toward the elevators, but after a few steps, she pivoted and walked down a side corridor instead.

Scott hurriedly asked, "Aren't you heading home?"

"I need to use the restroom first."

Scott offered an awkward, tight-lipped smile. "I'll get back to work then."

Riley gave a slight nod.

Once Scott was gone, Riley stepped into the restroom. After washing her hands, she bumped into a receptionist from the executive floor.

"Mrs. Landon, it's so nice to see you."

Riley responded with a polite, radiant smile and turned off the faucet.

"Are you heading over to The Sovereign Club to meet the boss?"

Riley's hands froze. Pierce had gone to The Sovereign Club?

Riley didn't bother asking the front desk where Pierce was. Being an exclusive club, privacy was paramount; the staff would never disclose a member's location anyway.

She walked straight into the main concourse. It wasn't until she passed a waiter that she asked, "Excuse me, I seem to have lost my way. Could you show me to Mr. Landon's private room?"

"Which Mr. Landon?"

"Pierce Landon."

"Mr. Landon is on the third floor. Right this way, please."

"Thank you."

They took the elevator up to the third floor.

The moment the doors slid open, Riley spotted Pierce standing sideways in the corridor, deep in a phone call. She turned to the waiter. "I know the way from here. Thank you."

"My pleasure." The waiter stepped back into the elevator and departed.

Riley walked toward Pierce. The corridor was lined with incredibly thick, expensive carpeting, so her stilettos didn't make a single sound as she approached.