The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 529

Sebastian slammed the phone down onto the coffee table. The sharp clatter wasn't deafening, but it hit the Director like a sledgehammer, making her heart violently leap into her throat. She unconsciously held her breath.

Then, his deep, icy voice filled the room. "Draft a statement."

The Director nodded frantically. "Understood. What should it say?"

"Make it official."

Her heart skipped another beat. "Make what official?"

Sebastian leveled a cold, deadpan stare at her. His eyes practically screamed: What do you think?

"Your... relationship?"

"Yes," he replied coolly.

The Director's eyes went wide with shock. Dear God, the boss actually loves Riley Vance! Wasn't he supposed to be practically allergic to women? He was at the absolute top of the food chain in terms of looks, wealth, and power. How on earth did he end up with Riley?

Thank God she had come to ask him first. If she had listened to her assistant and thrown Riley under the bus, she would be out of a job—and probably a career.

A cold sweat broke out on her back.

Still... "Mr. St. John, if we release that statement, the public reaction is going to be explosive. Things will get much worse. Are you absolutely sure?"

"Post it," he said, his tone unwavering.

Her throat tightened. "Sir, the stock market opens in exactly two days."

Sebastian's glare grew colder, a clear trace of impatience settling over his features.

Her scalp prickled. "I'll go draft the copy right now."

"Show it to me before it goes live."

"Right away." The Director turned and rushed out of the office, her mind reeling.

Despite the crushing pressure and the absolute nightmare of the current crisis, a part of her deeply envied Riley. She had found a man who would gladly gamble his reputation and his entire future just to protect her.