The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 512

"Yes. Don't worry, I'll handle it. Just enjoy the holidays with your brother. Everything is going to be fine." Sebastian stopped by the window at the far end of the corridor.

"But the whole internet is attacking you! It's my fault for giving them an opening. If my phone hadn't been stolen, you wouldn't have fallen for the trap. If you hadn't come to the station, they wouldn't have gotten that picture—"

"Riley." He cut off her frantic apologies with a soft murmur.

"Yes?"

Sebastian turned around. From here, he had a clear view of Victoria and the others glaring at him. "This was going to happen eventually. Even if they hadn't leaked it, I was planning to go public anyway. Do you trust me?"

"I do."

"If you trust me, then stay home and try to enjoy the holidays. Let me handle the rest. Don't look at your phone, and don't let their garbage ruin your mood."

"But I'm worried about you."

Warmth flooded his chest. "I have leverage. I'll be fine. Trust me."

"Okay."

Back in the apartment, as soon as Riley hung up, Ross asked, "What did he say?"

Her racing heart had calmed significantly after hearing his voice. "He said he's taking care of it."

Having seen the apocalyptic state of the internet, Ross swallowed his own dread to comfort her. "Mr. St. John is a powerhouse. I'm sure he'll be fine."

"Yeah. He'll be fine." She said it to reassure Ross as much as herself. "You flew all the way here today and went straight to the police station. You must be exhausted. Go get some sleep."

"I'm not tired." He wanted to stay with her.

She knew he was worried. She forced a tired smile. "I'm fine, really. I'm exhausted too. Come on, let's go to bed."