The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 513

"I'm fine, really. I've been through these internet smear campaigns before. I'm practically a veteran."

When the news of her divorce from Pierce had blown up, and later when the video of her saving Jenna Joyce went viral, she had learned a vital lesson: silence was the easiest and safest defense against an internet mob.

"I wanted to come see you, but my parents grounded me for the holiday. I have to spend tomorrow dragging myself around to visit all the elders. I hate New Year's. It's just endless relatives and boring dinners."

Hearing both the concern and the teenage complaints in her friend's voice, Riley chuckled. "I'd kill for that kind of lively atmosphere. Go have fun. Send me pictures if you eat anything amazing or see anything cool."

"Fine. Take care of yourself, okay? I'll ask my dad to help suppress the trending tags."

"Thank you."

Lady Eleanor remained in the operating room for over six hours. It wasn't until past 2:00 AM that the heavy doors finally swung open.

Sebastian rushed forward. Victoria and the others, who had been dozing off in their chairs, startled awake and hurried over.

Zachary pulled off his surgical gloves and mask, his expression dead serious. He looked straight at Sebastian. "It was an aortic rupture. Massive internal bleeding. I managed to surgically seal the tear. The operation was a success, but she is nowhere near out of the woods. We're moving her to the ICU. The next forty-eight hours are incredibly critical."

Sebastian gave a grim, silent nod.