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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 35

Ch. 35 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

Impossible!

The information that Julian had investigated had always been very accurate.

"I came out to look for a house and then met you, Mr. Lowe!" Marilyn said with a polite smile.

Malcolm looked at her and felt less pain.

Her gentle smile brought him warmth and soothed his mood.

"I am available right now. Let me help you with it!" He didn't want to go back. After he went back, he was alone again, making him uncomfortable.

He hated loneliness.

Marilyn didn't want to trouble him.

He looked like he was in a lot of pain just now, but after a while, he calmed down.

Malcolm was famous in Fielddell. What made him suddenly look so painful?

She smiled and refused, "I'd better not waste your time. I'm just taking a look."

Malcolm looked at her with a smile as if he hadn't been in pain at all.

He had always hidden his emotions. Today, he had suffered a great blow. That was why he was in so much pain.

If it wasn't for the people he cared about, he wouldn't have been like this.

"Ms. Chapman, have you forgotten? Today is the weekend. I don't have to go to work. Let's go!" After Malcolm finished speaking, he went forward to lead the way. He had lived in Fielddell for more than twenty years and was very familiar with it.

Marilyn looked at his back resignedly as he insisted on following.

He was her leader. She couldn't refuse him.

Marilyn glared at Malcolm's back and quickly followed him, walking side by side with Malcolm.

Marilyn was 5.5 feet tall. She stood with Malcolm and could only reach his shoulder.

Malcolm turned his eyes slightly and looked at her face. He saw her clear and beautiful eyes flash with light.

After walking for a while, he suddenly asked, "Ms. Chapman, where do you want to live?"

He owned many places in Fielddell. As Arturo might be his son, he wouldn't let them live somewhere bad.

Although everything was still uncertain, Marilyn was the only woman he had ever touched seven years ago. She was about the same age, so he was sure.

Marilyn looked around and smiled. "Nearby." There was a primary school in Fielddell. It was not far from where she worked, and it was more convenient for her to pick up her kids.

"Nearby?" Malcolm suddenly stopped.

"Yes." Marilyn nodded.

Malcolm stared at Marilyn for a while before saying, "Ms. Chapman, this is a prime location in Fielddell. It's also a school district. The housing price is very high."

Malcolm was not worried that Marilyn could not afford it but wanted to know the reason why she chose here.

Marilyn also knew that the house prices here were very high. However, for her three babies, she had to work hard to buy a house nearby, no matter how expensive it was.

She smiled and said firmly. "If there is a suitable one, I want to take a loan. This is the school district. It's very convenient for my children to go to school!"

"Ms. Chapman has children?" Malcolm pretended to be surprised as he looked at her and asked. His gaze was calm as he stared at her beautiful face. He didn't let go of any expression on her face.

Marilyn knew that this matter would be known sooner or later, so she simply admitted it.

Her three children were very smart and she was proud and happy as their mother.

"Yes, the kids are six years old this year, and they will go to primary school. I want to buy the house nearby."

Malcolm suddenly tensed up, and his heart beat fast.

Malcolm was powerful in Fielddell, but he would also tremble because of these simple words.

The dream came true when he was at his worst.

What he missed would be the regret of his life.

"What about Ms. Chapman's husband? Why is it only you coming to see the house? Buying a house is a big deal." He clearly knew that she did not have a husband, but he still wanted to ask her.

Julian was already certain.

The smile on Marilyn's face suddenly froze, and her heart ached for no reason. She didn't know how to answer this question. She didn't have a husband.

She had children before marrying someone. Others thought she was a woman abandoned by a man or a widow with three children alone.

Seeing her smile fade away, Malcolm knew that he had poked her sore spot.

Her beautiful long hair was as soft as silk, gently fluttering in the breeze.

Her brown curly hair slid down from her cheeks, accentuating the gentleness of her face.

Marilyn who worked so hard in the company was the perfect goddess for most men.

Marilyn stood silently and looked down. It was difficult to sense her emotions.

Just as Marilyn was thinking about how to answer, Malcolm suddenly said, "If Ms. Chapman feels it inconvenient to answer, ignore me please!"

When Marilyn heard this, she instantly heaved a sigh of relief!

Anyone would lie when facing the people and things they feared. Lying was a form of escape and self-protection. When one had no other choice, he would lie, but afterward, more lies would be needed to make up for it. Marilyn would never ask for trouble.

Looking at her, Malcolm suddenly felt that he was evil. He involuntarily looked at the mole on her hand. It was exactly the same position and allergic reaction. When he thought about it, he was thrilled.

It was as if he was possessed as he could only see her.

He didn't like to drink, get close to women, or smoke. The only reason for living was to find Carolyn and let his mother come back to him. His dream was to make them live happily.

Over the past years, he had missed Carolyn so much.

He missed Carolyn's soft voice. She always followed behind him, accompanying him.

Marilyn looked at him strangely. When Malcolm stared at her, his expression was strange. Was something on her face?

She was wearing a simple white dress and a pair of white shoes. There was nothing special about her.

Malcolm suddenly came back to his senses. He looked away from the back of Marilyn's hand. He glanced at the three-story villa area that had already been opened. "What do you think of the villa across the street, Ms. Chapman?" he asked in a hoarse voice.

"Very beautiful!" It was Marilyn's dream house, but she could not afford it.

It would cost at least 2 million dollars. How could she afford it?

With Arturo's money, she could buy a house about 1200 square feet. Besides, she had to renovate it into a house with five rooms for her family to live in.