The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 479

However, Sebastian had never shown even the slightest interest in Serena, barely throwing her a glance on a normal day. For him to suddenly seek her out tonight, Victoria's instincts screamed it was tied to the drugging incident from the night before.

Even though Sebastian had vehemently denied being drugged that morning, his abrupt disappearance from the gala and his sudden presence at the hotel told a different story. Plus, he had been secretly investigating the gala all day, which meant something absolutely happened.

Could Serena have been the one to drug him?

Had Serena, completely desperate after being rejected for so long, taken a drastic risk to force Sebastian's hand?

At a time like this, she naturally wanted to stick around and watch the show unfold. She replied to Lady Eleanor, "I took a nap this afternoon, so I'm not tired yet. You go ahead and head upstairs."

Lady Eleanor nodded and headed up the stairs, supported by Mrs. Higgins.

Sebastian rose from the sofa, threw a cold glance at Serena, and said, "Follow me," before striding toward the door.

Overwhelmed with joy, Serena eagerly trailed right behind him.

Robbed of her front-row seat to the drama, Victoria stared at their retreating backs with a deep frown.

When Sebastian stepped out of the Manor House, Franklin immediately pulled open the rear door of the car. Serena hurried forward to slide in next to him, but before she could, Franklin stopped her. "Ms. Landon, please take the butler's vehicle trailing behind."

Serena's face instantly dropped. "Sebastian told me to follow him." Leaning down, she peered at Sebastian, who was already inside, and whined with a sugary, aggrieved tone, "Sebastian, look, Mr. Finch is bullying me. He won't let me in."

Sebastian didn't even spare her a side glance, stating flatly, "I'll wait for you at Willow Grove."

Franklin got into the car and drove off.

Serena stomped her foot in frustration, cursing Franklin for being a massive busybody. But the thought that she was actually allowed inside Willow Grove instantly swept away her irritation.