The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 569

Riley knew perfectly well that any future with Sebastian was an absolute impossibility.

She was his former sister-in-law. That taboo was a massive, uncrossable chasm between them, and his regained corporate throne didn't change a thing.

Still, Pierce showing up just to spew his manipulative garbage enraged her.

She glared at him, her patience entirely depleted. "I know what I'm doing. I don't need your input."

Pierce had known all along that she would reject the dress; he had simply used it as an excuse to get in her head.

Sebastian would undoubtedly be at Winona's party tonight. Pierce was terrified that seeing him in all his glory might cause Riley's resolve to crack, leading them right back into each other's arms.

Winona despised him and hadn't bothered to send an invite, but Pierce could have easily pulled strings to secure entry. He just had zero interest in their pretentious social games.

He had far more important moves to make tonight.

He had covertly bought up three percent of St. John Global shares during the recent corporate chaos. If Sebastian could use Genevieve as a trump card, Pierce could easily align himself with Montgomery St. John and fund his revenge plot from the shadows.

With Sebastian distracted by the gala tonight, his defenses would be down. It was the perfect window to hold a clandestine meeting with Montgomery.

Once they formed an alliance, it was only a matter of time before they dragged Sebastian off his high horse and destroyed him for good!

Burying his sinister plot, Pierce offered another sickeningly sweet smile. "As long as you understand. Go back to work. I won't hold you up."

Riley didn't waste another breath on him, turning on her heel and marching off without a backward glance.

Watching her walk away, the gentle mask slid completely off Pierce's face, revealing the unhinged, predatory malice underneath.

Sebastian had stolen his wife and humiliated his mother. Pierce would make sure the bastard paid a thousand times over!