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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 225

Ch. 225 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

When Malcolm heard this, he instantly fell silent. His expression was dark. He leaned slightly to the side, half of his handsome face hidden in the shadows, making him even colder.

After a long time, just as Sergio was getting impatient from waiting, Malcolm casually said, "Sergio, in these years, Yvonne rarely dares to give me a hard time on the surface. I sometimes think that she may not know the whereabouts of my mother."

This time we will gamble once. If she has news of my mother in her hands, then this time he will definitely use it as a quid pro quo, so I can find my mother faster!

Sergio's voice sounded faint, "You should have done this a long time ago."

Sergio hung up the phone.

When Malcolm heard the beeping sound, he wished he could immediately fly to Sergio's side and give him a hard kick on the butt. Before he could finish speaking, Sergio had already hung up the phone.

At this time, Marilyn did not see Malcolm come back and got up to go to the bathroom.

Malcolm called Julian again.

At this time, Julian was also beside Sergio.

When Julian saw Malcolm's call, he inexplicably did not want to answer.

If he really answered, he probably met some weird tasks.

Sergio heard his phone ring non-stop and instantly glared at him impatiently.

Julian looked at it and instantly felt that the muscles on his face were slightly distorted because of the discomfort. He looked at Sergio and smiled faintly. Then, he glared fiercely at him and slowly picked up the phone.

"Julian, are you deaf? Why are you answering the phone now?"

Malcolm's furious voice made Julian quickly take the phone away.

"If you have something to talk about, just talk. Don't yell at me every time you call!" Julian roared back angrily. His voice was louder than Malcolm's.

Out of the four of them, Julian must be the cheekiest.

"Shut up and listen to me. Julian, go back to the villa immediately and find a short video. There are many clips of Yvonne deliberately framing me. Find one and post it online to confirm what happened today."

When Julian heard this, the anger in his heart instantly vanished. He said with great interest, "Alright! Malcolm, I like doing this kind of thing the most. That old witch should have been taught a lesson a long time ago. Now that you have the ability, it is time for you to counterattack!"

"Yes!" Malcolm replied coldly.

Malcolm suddenly thought of something and said, "Julian, I know what happened to Carolyn back then. She was taken away after being hit by Margie. Immediately investigate this..."

Marilyn walked behind Malcolm and heard this.

However, Malcolm had the call as he walked forward.

Marilyn wanted to follow him, but she suddenly saw Malcolm hanging up the phone and walking back.

She didn't have time to think about it. She turned around and hurried to the dining table.

Malcolm's words echoed in her mind.

"Julian, I know what happened to Carolyn in the past. She was taken away after being knocked down by Margie. Immediately investigate this matter."

Marilyn chewed over the meaning of this sentence.

She felt very upset. She felt her stomach tighten. A sense of suffocation almost pulled her into the darkness.

What exactly did this mean?

Marilyn felt she instantly fell into the darkness!

At that moment, she needed someone to come and pull her out of the darkness.

"I got into an accident when I was a child and forgot about some things." Why did Malcolm ask about what happened when she was a child?

"She has already come back to me, but she doesn't remember me!"

"When I went back, I didn't see her again. I haven't seen her for more than ten years!"

In other words, Malcolm didn't know how Carolyn had gone missing back then.

Marilyn recalled everything that had happened before, and she instantly lost her mind. Her lips trembled slightly.

That thin back somewhat showed her loneliness and helplessness.

"Lynn, are you done eating?" Looking at her slightly trembling figure, Malcolm instantly felt nervous and heartbreaking.

"Lynn, are you done eating?" A low and pleasant voice hit her heart.

Marilyn seemed to have found a glimmer of light in an instant. She, who had fallen into the darkness, instantly came back to her senses.

She slowly raised her head and looked at the stunning handsome face in front of her. Her gloomy eyes gradually had a glow.

"Lynn, what's wrong? You're trembling." Malcolm walked up to her anxiously.

Marilyn forcefully bit the corner of her lips, and she instantly sobered up a bit. "I, I ate chili. It's so spicy, so spicy!" Her voice was trembling, and she couldn't suppress it.

Malcolm was slightly puzzled. He looked back at the table and saw the dip with chilies.

"Lynn, wait a moment." Malcolm turned around and left. Soon, he asked the waiter to bring a can of iced Coke.

He popped the ring pull and handed the Coke to Marilyn. "Lynn, have a cold drink. It won't be spicy in a while!" His voice was low and loving.

Marilyn glanced at him and nodded. She took the drink from his hand, raised her head, and drank half.

The cold feeling flooded her entire stomach, and she woke up.

She quickly hid her emotions, looked up at Malcolm, and met his heavy eyes. At this moment, there was deep concern in his eyes!

Was it a misconception?

Why did she see him looking at her with great worry?

She blinked her eyes slightly and forced a smile. "Malcolm, I'm full. Do you want to eat it?"

Malcolm shook his head slightly. "Lynn, I'm also full. How do you feel?" His voice was slightly bland, but it made her feel a warmth in her heart.

Marilyn shook her head. "I'm fine now. Let's go!"

Malcolm nodded, held her hand, and walked forward.

Marilyn looked at his big hand holding hers. He held her hand very tightly as if he was afraid that she would get lost!

When they returned to the car, Malcolm started the car and continued driving.

As the car drove into the road, Malcolm said, "Lynn, Fantasy Haven Cavern is straight ahead."

"Oh!" Marilyn replied softly.

She glanced sideways at his profile and found it was much softer than usual.

After thinking for a while, just out of curiosity, she could not help but ask, "Malcolm, can I ask you a question?"

Malcolm nodded slightly. "Lynn, go ahead."

Marilyn hesitated for a moment and said, "Malcolm, do you know how Carolyn disappeared back then?"

Malcolm did not expect her to ask this question.

"I don't know, and that's why I couldn't find her!" Malcolm replied in a heavy voice.