The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 557

Pierce didn't back down in the slightest, continuing to hold his gaze. "Matters of the heart can't be forced. When Riley and I divorced and she started dating you, I never interfered. But now that you're broken up, I plan to win her back. You won't try to stand in the way, will you?"

Sebastian's knuckles slowly turned white as his hands clenched. Rage boiled in his chest, threatening to shatter his self-control. But he knew full well he had no right to stop Pierce, nor did he have the authority to make decisions for Riley anymore.

Swallowing the surging emotions, his voice came out harsh, tinged with suppressed helplessness and a raspy edge. "That depends on what she wants."

A faint smile curled Pierce's lips, his tone brimming with confidence. "I won't force her. But I know she still has feelings for me. She's just trapped by the past right now. I'll take it slow."

He paused, then added, "If you want to try and win her back, I won't stop you. But please don't use your power to pressure her. We should compete fairly."

Sebastian's eyes turned lethal, his voice dripping with ice. "You'd better know your place. If I find out you're harassing or forcing her into anything, I will make sure you have no place left in Statenbury."

Pierce's smile didn't waver. "Don't worry. Love isn't won through tactics; it's won with sincerity."

Seeing Pierce act as if victory was already in his grasp made Sebastian's chest tighten agonizingly. He stood up and strode away.

Watching Sebastian's imposing, freezing figure disappear through the doors, Pierce immediately pulled out his phone and made a call. "What I asked you to do last night—your window is now. He just left my hotel... I know it won't hurt him. All I need is for you to stage an accident..."

Statenbury First Medical Center.

At noon, Riley was eating lunch in the cafeteria with Holly when her phone on the table suddenly rang. Seeing the name 'Pierce Landon' on the screen, a wave of annoyance crossed her face, and she promptly declined the call.

But Pierce wasn't deterred. Moments later, a text came through: [Riley, Sebastian was in an accident.]