The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 509

A dark, violent storm raged in Sebastian's eyes. His voice was devastatingly low, utterly devoid of warmth, dripping with a bone-chilling hostility. "If you had anything to do with her collapsing, I... will personally end you."

With that, he turned and stalked toward the stairwell.

Victoria's tightly clenched fists slowly unfurled, her palms slick with cold sweat. She let out a quiet breath, exchanged a meaningful glance with Barnaby in his wheelchair, and sat back down.

In the stairwell, Sebastian dialed Franklin Finch. Franklin had gone back to his hometown for the holiday, but he picked up quickly. Sebastian didn't waste time with pleasantries. "Pack your bags and get back to Statenbury. Organize all the evidence of Victoria's corporate fraud."

"Didn't you say you were going to wait until she finished spending the holidays with Lady Eleanor before pulling the trigger?"

"She likely already knows about Riley and me." He had to be prepared for the fallout.

"Understood. I'll book a flight right now."

The Grand Regency.

Riley and Ross were sitting on the couch watching the holiday broadcast. Halfway through, Ross passed out against the armrest. Riley smiled warmly, trying to get him to go for a walk, but he stubbornly refused, insisting on keeping her company.

She was just about to tell him to go to bed when the doorbell rang.

Ross bolted upright, rubbing his eyes. "Who on earth is visiting on New Year's Eve?"

"I don't know, let me check." Riley walked to the door, with Ross trailing cautiously behind her.

She opened the door to find a stranger with a polite, professional demeanor. He offered a respectful bow. "Excuse me, are you Ms. Riley Vance?"

Riley nodded. "Yes. Who are you?"

Seeing that his sister didn't recognize the man, Ross instantly stepped in front of her, eyeing the stranger suspiciously. "It's a major holiday. What do you want?"