The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 448

The breathing on the other end hitched, then Arthur's voice spiked several octaves. "You offended Sebastian?!"

"No, I was just speaking hypothetically."

"Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Stop talking nonsense! Without Sebastian, Landon Enterprises wouldn't be where it is today. He is the Landon family's greatest asset. Since you're in Statenbury, you need to spend more time with him, strengthen your bond as brothers."

Listening to this felt like a sick joke. Sebastian stole his wife, and instead of taking revenge, he was supposed to go crawl on his knees and beg for favors?

"I know," Pierce snapped impatiently, hanging up the phone.

By two in the afternoon, Pierce couldn't hold out any longer. Not only were partners continuing to bail, but the moment the stock market opened, Landon Enterprises' shares plummeted.

He hated himself. Faced with Sebastian's wrath, he couldn't even survive a single day. The gap between their power was sickeningly clear.

A wise man submits to circumstance.

Pierce pulled out his phone and dialed Sebastian's number. It rang until it automatically disconnected. Enraged, he hurled the phone at the floor. "Bastard!"

He forces me to yield, then refuses to even answer the damn call.

Scott Baxter stood silently to the side.

The boss's temper had been incredibly volatile lately. He had already smashed several phones this month.

Scott spoke up nervously. "Mr. Landon, should we go to St. John Global in person?"

"No!"

Scott clamped his mouth shut, staring at the floor.

Still unsatisfied, Pierce kicked the shattered pieces of his phone across the room. He planted his hands on his waist, pacing the room in restless fury. After a long while, the burning anger in his chest finally cooled enough for him to function. He strode toward the door.

Scott hurried after him.

Half an hour later, Pierce arrived at St. John Global. He was greeted by Franklin. "Mr. Landon, the boss is in a meeting. Please wait for a moment."

He tears my company to shreds, then sits there playing dumb.

Hypocrite!

Pierce wanted nothing more than to rip him apart, but he maintained a groveling smile. "Landon Enterprises ran into some trouble today. I was hoping you could lend a hand."

Sebastian brought the cigarette to his lips, taking a drag before exhaling a slow ring of pale smoke. He cast a glance at Franklin.

Franklin understood immediately. He turned to Scott, who was standing behind Pierce. "Mr. Baxter, if you would follow me."

Scott looked at Pierce. Seeing his boss nod, Scott followed Franklin out of the room.

Franklin closed the door and stood rigidly guard outside.

Scott felt incredibly awkward.