The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 605

Scott left the rest unsaid, but Pierce was fully aware of the stakes. They wouldn't trace it to him immediately, but if the Spencer family was hell-bent on digging, it was only a matter of time before the trail led straight to his door.

He had only wanted to show Riley the vast disparity between her and Sebastian so she would finally give up on him. Then, Pierce would have swooped in at the perfect moment to save the day, reminding her that in times of crisis, he was the only one she could rely on.

He never anticipated such a monumental twist. He had miscalculated tonight. It seemed his alliance with Montgomery St. John needed to be fast-tracked.

Daphne distinctly remembered that when she walked in, a crowd was just standing around enjoying the show, not a single person lifting a finger to help her precious daughter.

She squeezed Riley's hand. "Besides Zara, who else bullied you? Tell Mommy, and I'll make them pay."

The people who had mocked Riley moments ago felt the blood drain from their faces. A lingering terror gripped their hearts as they desperately wished they could swallow every cruel word they had spat out.

Warmth blossomed in Riley's chest. So this was what it felt like to be protected by family. But apart from Zara, the rest were just opportunistic bystanders. She didn't want the Spencer family making too many enemies on her behalf.

This hard-won family bond was too precious; she refused to exploit it carelessly. She only wanted to cherish it.

She shook her head gently. "It's fine. Seeing you makes all the bad feelings go away."

Daphne could tell Riley didn't want to cause trouble. Seeing her daughter so considerate only made her heart ache more. She turned her sharp gaze to the crowd. "My daughter is kind and won't hold this against you. But you all know exactly who bullied her. If there is a next time, I will not be so forgiving."

Immediately, someone offered a sycophantic compliment. "As expected of the Spencer heiress. Such a magnanimous heart."

"That's the grace of true high society blood. Ordinary people simply can't compare."

Noticing Riley's clothes were still damp, Daphne worried she might catch a cold. "Shall we head back?"