The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 530

The screen displayed an official statement posted on St. John Global's corporate website.

[Regarding the recent rumors circulating online about myself, Sebastian St. John, and Riley Vance, I am releasing this official clarification:

Riley and I are indeed in a relationship. I initiated this connection and pursued her for a long time before we finally got together. Riley is a kind, principled woman completely dedicated to her medical career. She has never used our personal relationship for any kind of financial or professional gain.

My previous silence was solely due to my belief that our relationship is a private matter. I did not wish to take up public resources. I urge everyone to respect our privacy, stop spreading fabricated rumors, and immediately cease all personal attacks and cyberbullying against Riley.

To those intentionally spreading malicious lies and inciting slander, St. John Global's legal team is currently documenting all evidence and will hold every responsible party legally accountable.]

Those few short lines were an absolute powerhouse, shattering the vile rumors that had been drowning her.

Riley's heart violently pounded against her ribs, and the towel slipped from her hands, hitting the floor with a soft thud.

Beside her, Ross was grinning from ear to ear. "Riley, he is incredible! Putting out a statement to protect you right in the middle of this mess? That is top-tier boyfriend material. He's not a coward—he's a real man who takes responsibility!"

Tears pricked her eyes, and a wave of heat surged through her chest. "Is he out of his mind?" she whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of heartache and restrained frustration.

Noticing her expression, Ross looked confused. "This is great news! Why are you upset?"

She wasn't angry; her heart was breaking for him.

Yes, it was a massive relief for her. Sebastian had thrown himself into the line of fire to drag her out of the mud.

But what about him?

He was the CEO of St. John Global. He didn't just represent himself. Every word he spoke and every hit to his reputation would directly impact the company. By doing this, he had just thrown himself into an even deeper disaster.

Riley rushed over to her nightstand, grabbed her phone, and dialed his number. The second he answered, she practically yelled into the receiver, "Sebastian, take that statement down right now!"