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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 273

Ch. 273 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

She was meticulous about her work, and he even admired her.

He did not want Marilyn to be affected by the outside world. After all, this was a critical moment!

The autumn collection was about to release, so nothing could happen to them at this point!

Sergio and Terence had left.

Julian closed the office door and left with Jacob.

Julian had been feeling very depressed these past few days. He had loved Jeannie, but Jeannie wasn't attracted to him. He could never relate to her. Therefore, he only had one thought. That is, he loved Jeannie but she didn't love him!

Therefore, he wanted to have a drink to numb himself!

Although Malcolm left first, he did not start the car. He had a lollipop in his mouth, enjoying the sweet taste, and he happily watched the video of Marilyn making dumplings for him on his phone.

In a room with only a table and two stools.

Marilyn sat quietly in the dim light.

After about five minutes, an iron door was opened, which sounded sharp in this empty room.

Marilyn slowly looked up at Margie, who was wearing a blue prison uniform.

When Margie saw Marilyn, she was also slightly stunned. She did not expect that Marilyn would visit her.

However, she still walked towards Marilyn slowly.

Marilyn looked at her. Margie's face was very pale, and she looked haggard and dispirited. She lost her arrogance. Therefore, she was no different from an ordinary woman.

Marilyn shouted lightly, "Mom, long time no see!"

When Margie heard this, she glared at Marilyn and sneered, "What? Are you willing to admit that you are Marilyn Chambers now?"

Marilyn didn't get impressed and said calmly, "Because it's me. It doesn't matter whether I admit it or not. But I hate what you did to me back then!"

She wasn't going to ask why Margie did that, as she didn't come here for this.

The answer was often very cold!

Marilyn thought, "Margie was right as she raised me.

She bit me and I came back to bite her."

Margie slowly sat on the cold stool, and her eyes narrowed as she looked at Marilyn.

She said, "Marilyn, it is only right for you to hate me because I have never treated you well. For my benefit, I did not hesitate to send you out because you are valuable.

You have never experienced the life I have had, so, I am not well-behaved.

Do you remember the last time I called you? This is your fate. You have to accept your fate!

Marilyn smiled bitterly. When she heard this, she indeed had another feeling!

She looked at Margie and chuckled, "I am not you, so I will not accept my fate. I might live better than you. I will not accept my fate. The more bitter it is, the more I have to go up. Even if it is a bottomless abyss, I want to climb out and see the sun!"

Margie looked at her and smiled gently.

She could see that Marilyn had already grown up. Her every move showed her confidence, making her dazzling.

Margie was slightly touched. She was not a heartless person. She just had to submit to reality.

All these years, she had lived too hard to expand the business.

But for the sake of her family, she was willing to do this.

But in the end, the reality was like a sharp knife, ruthlessly stabbing her heart.

Margie shook her head slightly and said bitterly, "Lynn, I don't want to be poor anymore. I'm not as brave as you! I admit this.

Everything I did was for my family.

But you saw how miserable the result was. Your father betrayed me, and your sister was spoiled. Your brother, although solid, doesn't have much experience of the world. He isn't perfectly capable of making intelligent decisions.

In this family, everything relies on me. I've been very tired all these years, so this ending makes me feel liberated."

When Marilyn heard this, she was surprised from the bottom of her heart. She did not expect that there would be a day when Margie would repent.

Who could Sandy blame for being spoiled?

Who could she blame for her selfishness?

It could only be attributed to them pampering Sandy since she was a child.

They could do everything for her.

Margie had always wanted to make Sandy look like a rich young lady.

She always bought the latest clothes and limited-edition bags for Sandy.

Marilyn said, "Mom, do you know what I envy most at home?"

Margie looked at her silently.

After a long while, Marilyn said enviously, "I'm envious that you treated Sandy so well. Every time we went home after school, you would wait for Sandy at the door and give her a loving kiss on the forehead.

Then you would say, 'My daughter is back. Are you happy today?'

At that time, I was standing behind her. But you always ignore me."

When Marilyn said this, she suddenly stopped, her tears flowing uncontrollably.

Thinking of the past, her heart still ached!

She bit her lower lip hard and took a deep breath. She still felt stuffy.

She swallowed hard and continued, "At that time, every time I saw your loving smile, I also wanted you to show me that smile, so I worked hard on everything!

After going to university, you cut off all my living expenses.

Sandy made me allergic, making me uncomfortable.

But at that time, I did not hate you. I knew that I was not your biological daughter. From your perspective, I can understand you!

I didn't leave the Chambers family because I thought it was my home. I wanted to do everything I could to be recognized by you.

To become your true family!

However, what I came for was your scheme. That was what made me most disappointed!"

Marilyn said with tears. This hurdle that she couldn't get over had been tormenting her for seven years.

After listening to Marilyn's words, Margie had mixed feelings. She just smiled gently, "Lynn, how could you be so stupid?

You already felt my obvious resistance, so why didn't you give up until you got hurt?"

Marilyn looked at her and smiled bitterly, "You're right, I also don't know what I was thinking at that time.

So, when I left you, I felt I was very silly.

To obtain your recognition, I became no longer myself. To become the good daughter in your eyes, I hid!

Now that I think about it, I really feel that I was really stupid at that time!"

After Marilyn finished speaking, she wiped away the tears on her face. This time, after she left here, she would no longer shed tears for the past.