The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 635

But to say she was devastated would be an exaggeration; she had seen their true colors a long time ago.

Any lingering discomfort she felt vanished entirely under the fierce, heartwarming protection of Daphne and Winona.

Riley offered a soft, dismissive smile. "Please, don't worry. I'm completely fine."

Looking at her incredibly resilient daughter, Daphne felt a sharp mix of heartbreak and immense relief. Not wanting Riley to dwell on the toxic encounter, she smoothly changed the subject. "Have your sister show you the new bedroom we're renovating for you. If you have any specific requests, just tell me. We are decorating it exactly how you want it."

Winona let out a long breath, shaking off her foul mood, and eagerly dragged Riley upstairs.

Daphne insisted Riley stay for dinner. Not long after, Victor Spencer returned home from the office. Around the dinner table, Daphne recounted everything the Vances had done.

Victor had assumed the registry issue was a done deal. He was shocked by the sudden complication. "Leave it to me. I'll handle them. For now, let's just enjoy our dinner."

The moment he finished speaking, his phone rang. The caller ID displayed Silas Sinclair. He picked it up. "Mr. Spencer, I have some news regarding the incident at the banquet."

Silas was referring to the contract signing gala, where someone had secretly orchestrated Zara Zimmerman's vicious bullying of Riley.

"Go ahead."

"I tracked the security footage and found the man who instructed Zara. He was a tough nut to crack, which is why it took me a few days to get him to talk. The man who gave the order was someone named Scott Baxter."

Victor frowned. He ran the name through his mental rolodex but came up empty. "Who is Scott Baxter?"

Hearing the name mid-bite, Riley froze and looked up at Victor.

Sensing her gaze, Victor listened as Silas's voice continued over the receiver. "Scott Baxter is the executive assistant to Pierce Landon, the CEO of Landon Enterprises. Mr. Landon is your daughter's ex-husband. Given the circumstances... it might not be appropriate for me to intervene further, as this appears to be a family matter."