The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 617

Sebastian threw a lazy glance at Pierce, his eyes filled with a faint, chilling disdain.

He lowered his head and pressed a kiss to Alora's soft, chubby cheek. "Good girl." He then turned to Mrs. Gable, who had just walked in. "Take Alora to her room."

"Right away, Mr. St. John."

Pierce stood frozen, watching helplessly as Mrs. Gable scooped his daughter up and carried her into the bedroom. His outstretched arms fell to his sides, his fingers slowly curling into fists.

Sebastian stood up from the playmat, slid into his house slippers, and sauntered over to the sofa. He sat down, crossing his long legs with effortless grace, and looked up at Pierce with aristocratic ease. "Can I help you?"

Seeing Sebastian act entirely like the man of the house, Pierce swallowed his rising fury and stubbornly sat down in the armchair across from him. "I came to see Riley and my daughter. What are you doing here?"

"Since when do I need to report my whereabouts to you?"

Their eyes locked. The air in the room stagnated as an invisible, suffocating tension swelled between them, sparks flying in their silent war.

That was the exact moment Riley opened her bedroom door and stepped out.

Both men turned their heads to look at her simultaneously.

The moment Riley saw Pierce, a familiar anger boiled over. She marched straight toward him, her tone sharp. "What are you doing here?"

Pierce offered a smooth smile. "I came to see you and Alora."

"You have a lot of nerve showing your face here. You..." Riley clenched her fists, ready to launch into a furious interrogation.

"Evie." Sebastian's voice cut her off. He reached a hand out to her, his tone calm but laced with blatant affection. "Come here."

Meeting Sebastian's tender, doting gaze, the rage storming in Riley's chest instantly settled. She walked over and placed her hand in his.