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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 267

Ch. 267 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

Roland said happily, "Thank you, Mr. Greer. I toast this glass of wine to you!"

The two of them clinked glasses happily and drank the wine in one gulp.

Elvira looked at the two of them and smiled. She didn't ask about Margie. She was worried that if asked, Marilyn would have no appetite. She always eats like a bird.

Elvira wanted to ask her after dinner.

After one glass of wine, Roland picked up the wine bottle again and poured two full glasses of wine.

Marilyn saw it and said, "Roland, are you trying to get my father drunk? Drinking is harmful to the body. Besides, you have work tomorrow."

Bradley laughed. "Don't worry, Lynn. Dad has a high tolerance for alcohol. I'm so happy tonight. Let's drink some more!"

Roland also said, "Lynn, you don't have to worry about me. I also have a high tolerance for alcohol. You knew that. Moreover, I am delighted tonight. I must drink a few more glasses!"

Roland said, raising his glass and clinking it with the wine glass in Bradley's hand.

They smiled at each other and took a sip.

Marilyn smiled helplessly and picked up some dishes for Dominic. Then, she lowered her head and ate slowly.

Elvira glanced at her and also picked up some dishes Marilyn liked and put them in her bowl.

The two of them smiled at each other, and then Marilyn also picked up some dishes that Elvira liked for her.

At the dinner table, the harmonious and loving atmosphere made Marilyn have a good appetite. She ate much more than usual.

After the meal, Dominic returned to his room to rest.

With the four of them left Elvira asked, "Bradley, how are things going with Margie?"

When Marilyn heard this, she was slightly startled and quietly listened.

Roland glanced at Marilyn. He saw that she was quiet tonight, knowing that she was very uncomfortable inside.

Kind Marilyn came back for revenge, but she still felt uncomfortable in the face of such a result.

Bradley glanced at Lynn and said, "The evidence of the kidnapping is conclusive and this case has been filed for investigation.

Not only that, her company is suspected of tax evasion. What's more, she is also suspected of many illegal things. Now the case has been filed for investigation. She stews in her own juice."

Marilyn already knew this result. She raised her head and looked at her father. "Dad, I want to see her!"

When Elvira heard this, she said, "Lynn, it will only make you uncomfortable."

Marilyn smiled, "Mom, nonetheless, I want to see her again!"

Bradley sighed and smiled, "Lynn, if you really want to see Margie, I will arrange it for you tomorrow."

Marilyn smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad!"

Bradley said in a doting tone, "Silly girl, it's been a long day. Go and get some rest!"

Marilyn nodded. "Dad, Mom, Roland, you get some rest too."

After saying that, she turned around and walked upstairs.

Looking at Marilyn's lonely back, Roland felt pain in his heart.

'Marilyn, why don't you let me know how you feel? I'm right by your side!

I want you to lean on me, but...' Roland thought.

Roland smiled bitterly. He got up and said, "Mr. Greer, Elvira, I'm going to rest too."

Elvira smiled, "Go, Roland. I will prepare breakfast for you in the morning."

"Alright!" Roland left with a smile.

Bradley got up and said with a happy face, "Elvira, let's go to rest!"

Elvira's face turned slightly red as she agreed.

One night, the Chambers family underwent a tremendous change.

The next morning, the Chambers Enterprise was acquired by the Lowe Group. The Chambers family was destroyed overnight. All the news, and the thing about Margie being suspected of kidnapping and tax evasion, were reported on major information platforms.

Marilyn went to work early in the morning. When she entered the company, everyone looked at her with a strange look.

From the Hamilton family to the Chambers family, such a clear contrast made the people in the company all feel that Malcolm Lowe treated Marilyn differently.

But Marilyn turned a blind eye to these weird gazes!

When she arrived at the company, Malcolm and Julian were not there. They went to deal with the Chambers family.

Only Sergio and Alaina were there.

Marilyn was still the same as before. She needed to know the daily work progress accurately.

After the meeting, everyone went out one by one. Only Velma did not leave.

Marilyn sensed that Velma had something to say to her, so she asked Alaina to go back to the office first.

After Alaina left, Velma said, "Marilyn, you are unbelievable! In less than a month, Malcolm destroyed two companies for you. I truly want to know what charm you have to make him do this for you."

Her tone was filled with jealousy!

Her eyes were locked on Marilyn. She never thought that Malcolm would be so ruthless that he did not give the company any chance.

Marilyn knew that she came to her because of this.

She looked at Velma coldly and said, "Velma, you think too highly of me. I don't have any charm or reason to make Malcolm do this for me!

If you really want to know the answer, ask Malcolm yourself."

Velma sneered and said, "Marilyn, you send your adoptive mother and sister to prison. You are so vicious!"

Hearing this, Marilyn's heart ached but remained calm. "Velma, you are not qualified to comment on what kind of a person I am! Don't look at me like this. You don't know me, so don't bark at me like a mad dog."

After Marilyn said that, she picked up the papers on the table and was about to leave.

She had never had a good impression of Velma, especially after she heard the conversation between Velma and Sandy last time. She thought Velma was a hypocritical woman.

Marilyn liked people who had sunshine in their eyes with frank smiles.

As for Velma, her eyes were gloomy and her smile was sinister. She was not a good person!

Velma was not going to let Marilyn go easily.

She stood up and stopped Marilyn. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked at her arrogantly. "Marilyn, you are just as snarky as Malcolm.

I can be insulted by anyone, but not you. Apologize to me!"

"Velma, before you ask someone to apologize to you, think about what you have done." Marilyn looked up at her calmly.

She had a good point. Why should she concede?

Velma said angrily, "Marilyn, I'm telling the truth. Don't you dare to admit what you have done?" She looked at Marilyn with a mocking and arrogant smile.

Marilyn asked in return, "Velma, do you dare to admit what you have done? For example, last time you and Sandy secretly discussed how to deal with me on the fire escape? Tell me, do you dare to admit it?"

When Velma heard this, her face turned gloomy. "How do you know about this?"