The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 608

Seeing Riley walking toward him, a flicker of joy surfaced in Sebastian's deep eyes. She was finally willing to see him.

Riley stopped in front of him, holding the umbrella over his head.

Raindrops hammered against the fabric, creating a loud, rhythmic drumming. The downpour was so heavy that water quickly cascaded off the edges, forming a silver curtain that enclosed them in their own private sanctuary.

They stared at each other in silence. For a moment, the only sound was the pouring rain.

After a long pause, Riley lowered her gaze to his soaked trousers. "Why are you here?"

Her fingers gripped the umbrella handle tightly, her heart pounding against her ribs. She was terrified of hearing him confirm the engagement.

Sebastian's intense gaze remained fixed on the top of her head. "Macy lied to you. There is no engagement."

Riley's head snapped up in shock. "She lied?"

"Yes." Sebastian's handsome brows furrowed deeply. Macy's strategy hadn't worked at all. He had been desperate and foolish to trust her. "You can ignore me, but you can't misunderstand me."

Riley's voice trembled. "Then what about the partnership banquet tonight?"

"I agreed to partner with the Sinclairs, and she agreed to help me win you back. I had no idea about the engagement stunt. If I had known, I never would have let her do it."

Even if it was just an act, he couldn't bear to hurt his girl.

"So it was all fake?"

"Yes."

"And everything at Winona's birthday party?"

"Also fake."

Riley's lips curved into a smile, but tears spilled from her eyes without warning. He had never had anyone else in his heart.

Seeing her cry, Sebastian panicked slightly. "I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, I can have..."

Riley stood on her tiptoes and pressed her lips against his.

Sebastian's eyes widened, his hands clenching into fists at his sides.

It was just a brief touch before Riley pulled back. "Sebastian, I regret it."