The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 552

Hearing his voice, Riley's heart leaped into her throat. She spun around instantly in a panic, only to see that Sebastian had already stood up and Zach was holding him steady.

Sebastian raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose and pushed Zach away. "I'm fine." He took a step toward the door, but as he passed Riley, his body swayed again.

Riley instinctively reached out to steady him. This reminded her of the time he had been drinking with Pierce. He had claimed he was fine then too, only to shatter a glass and cut his hand.

Zach quickly walked over and said to Riley, "Help him to the entrance and wait for me. I'll go get the car from the underground lot." Without giving Riley a chance to respond, he bolted out of the private suite.

Riley watched the man vanish through the doorway in the blink of an eye, feeling a surge of helplessness.

"You can go. I can manage on my own," Sebastian said, looking at Riley with wounded eyes.

Caught in his gaze, a sharp pain pierced Riley's chest. Suppressing the swirling emotions, she murmured, "I'll walk you to the car."

"Sorry for the trouble."

"Don't mention it."

Riley supported Sebastian as they walked out. On the surface, she maintained a facade of casual indifference, but inside, her heart was in turmoil.

Just days ago, they had been passionate lovers, yet now there was nothing but polite, icy distance between them.

Wasn't this exactly what she wanted?

But why did her chest hurt so much she could barely breathe?

Along the way, she could feel Sebastian's eyes constantly on her, but she didn't have the courage to meet his gaze.

He was drunk, so he could stare at her recklessly, but she was sober. One extra glance, and she was terrified she would expose the love she had buried inside.

Riley helped Sebastian to the club's entrance, where Zach had already pulled the car around.

She opened the back door and had just helped him inside, ready to step back, when Zach's voice came from the front seat. "Dr. Vance, Franklin is out of town, and the Boss is completely wasted. He shouldn't be left alone. Could you please take care of him tonight?"