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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 173

Ch. 173 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

Roland glanced at her, still worried. "Lynn, how can I not be worried? Yvonne is ruthless. She will use people that Malcolm cares about to threaten Malcolm."

When Marilyn heard that, she was even more relieved.

She smiled and said, "Roland, if so, I'll be relieved. Malcolm is only my boss. Yvonne should not cause trouble for me."

When Roland heard that, he was a little angry. "Lynn, you are too kind. Yvonne has already begun to investigate and suspect you."

Marilyn thought about it. Last time, because the design was stolen, she and Yvonne had a conflict.

She smiled confidently and said, "Roland, it's alright. I'm not afraid of her!"

Roland looked at her with a wry face. "I know you're not afraid of her, but I'm afraid that she'll secretly hurt you.

"And what Yvonne liked the most was to secretly trick people."

It was easy for her to destroy someone with hidden methods.

Marilyn shook her head slightly. "Roland, it's fine. You can rest assured!"

"Alright! I will help you secretly, but promise me that you will not get close to Malcolm. Otherwise, Yvonne will hurt you."

Marilyn thought about it and remembered the scene when she went to the Guillvonne Group that day. Malcolm's reaction was very strange.

She had always felt puzzled.

She looked at Roland and said, "Roland, I already had a conflict with her before. I don't care about this time."

She was not afraid of Yvonne. And things wouldn't be solved with fear.

Roland did not say anything else. He gently patted her shoulder. "I'm leaving. Tomorrow is the weekend. Have a good rest at home. If I'm free later, I will come over to eat."

"Okay! It's not convenient for you to cook alone here. Come back to eat when you have time." Marilyn looked at him with a smile.

In the past, when they were in Goldmere, he often went to her house to eat.

"Okay! Since you said I could come back, this is my home too." Roland said with a smile. He was different from Bradley.

"I know. You should go back and rest early. Don't tire yourself."

"Alright! I'm leaving." Roland looked at her. He seemed to be hesitating. The emotions in his eyes suddenly appeared, but he quickly suppressed them.

He was worried about her, but looking at her innocent face, he could not say it.

In the end, he decided to help her secretly.

A pure and kind person like her should not be tainted by those dark means.

Roland waved at her and turned to leave with graceful steps.

Elvira, who was standing outside the door, heard footsteps and quickly turned to hide in the corner.

It was not until Roland was far away that she came out from the darkness.

The usually loving face clouded over.

Seeing her daughter's happy face through the gate, she smiled.

She had protected her daughter for seven years. She would not let anyone bully Marilyn.

Marilyn was a filial daughter.

She walked in with a loving smile as if nothing had happened.

"Lynn, Roland is gone."

"Mom, let's go back!" Marilyn walked toward Elvira with a smile and held her arm. The mother and daughter smiled at each other.

Marilyn suddenly took out the card Laverne gave her.

"Mom, take it. You need to pay for the food for us. So you should take the money!"

Elvira took the bank card with a smile and a doting smile appeared on her face.

"Lynn, it is happier to use granddaughter's money than daughter's money!"

Marilyn smiled brightly, shining like the sun as if she could light the dark night.

"Mom, you don't care about me now. You just focus on your granddaughter. But Mom, I will work hard to make money and let our family live a good life." Marilyn leaned on Elvira's shoulder and acted like a spoiled child.

Elvira nodded and looked at the bright smile on Marilyn's face. Marilyn was like a child in front of her mom. Every day after work, Marilyn would act like a spoiled child to Elvira.

Marilyn's eyes were beautiful and charming. Every time Marilyn looked at Elvira like this, Elvira's heart would soften, and she would feel the happiness that her daughter brought her!

Elvira gently knocked on her forehead. "Fool, of course, I care about you. Don't think too much about it. Tomorrow is the weekend. Don't get up early. Have a good sleep. I will get up early in the morning to buy groceries and cook delicious food for you."

Marilyn nodded happily.

She looked up at the brightly lit house and said with a happy smile, "Mom, we have a home."

When they were in Goldmere, the apartment they lived in was very small. The family of five lived together. Elvira was very tired and had to tidy up the house every day. Laverne was naughty.

With her around, things were messy, and garbage was everywhere on the floor. Elvira had to clean up every day.

Elvira also looked up. Her eyes were filled with the vicissitudes of life. She looked at the house in front of her and smiled. This place would really be her home in the future.

"Lynn, let's go back. I have put a watermelon in the refrigerator. The dinner was a little salty. Eat some watermelon and you'll feel more comfortable." After Elvira finished speaking, she went into the house with Marilyn.

Marilyn smiled with bright eyes as she followed Elvira back.

"Mom, Mr. Greer is deeply in love with you. I don't want you to miss your happiness." Marilyn suddenly said.

Elvira glanced at her, smiled, and did not speak.

She was already beginning to accept Bradley.

Seeing her mother fall silent, Marilyn just smiled.

Dominic and Laverne sat in the living room, watching TV.

On the beige sofa, they sat on each side, and neither of them talked to the other.

When Marilyn saw this, she felt rather helpless. Laverne was still angry at Dominic.

Laverne still had a resentful look on her face. She seemed to be cross.

Elvira could also see that they were angry at each other, but she was already used to this kind of thing.

Laverne had a quick temper, but she was very kind and sensible.

Dominic didn't mean to hurt her. Elvira went to the refrigerator to take the watermelon. After the family ate the fruit, they went back to their respective rooms to wash up and rest.

Now that the three children all had their own independent rooms, they could all sleep on their own.

Marilyn was living alone in a large room on the half floor.

The decoration of her room was very simple. It was pasted with wallpaper and decorated with a set of white furniture. There was a bathroom in it.

Marilyn liked this kind of bedroom. She would be very happy even if she had to stay at home for a month.

Only in a nice house could people stay long.

After bathing and drying her hair, Marilyn picked up the phone on the dressing table and took a look.

After lighting up the screen, she saw Julian make a dozen or so calls, but she did not hear a single one.