Robert knew very well that if Zabel Group really wanted to exploit this situation, there would be numerous offensive remarks. Once those remarks spread, they could potentially ruin someone's reputation.

"Understood." Hector nodded. "Mr. Zabinski, I'lltake my leave."

Robert closed his eyes and remained silent.

Hector nodded in response and swiftly departed.

As Robert sat there, he could not help but contemplate Zabel Group's tactics against Zabinski Group. It was clear that they had crossed the line of bullying. He thought, "If it were the top-ranked company in the country, would Zabel Group dare to act in the same manner? The answer was undoubtedly no."

Zabel Group feared retaliation from such a company.

Thus, the Zabel Group dared to treat Zabinski Group this way because, simply put, they did not regard Zabinski Group highly.

Although Kendrick's incident resulted in losses and a significant financial setback for Zabel Group, everyone believed Zabinski Group had simply gotten lucky. It was perceived as a result of Zabel Group's carelessness, as they failed to realize that Robert had gone to Xandenia, and they wrongly assumed that Kendrick had underestimated his opponents.

This simplistic assumption had led to excessive strategic preparations on their part.

In summary, he still believed Zabinski Group was inferior to Zabel Group. He considered Zabinski Group's victory to be a stroke of luck, as they were merely dealing with a fourth-ranked successor who had no real capabilities.

Robert took a deep breath, realizing his actions against Zabel Group were not severe enough. To others, Zabel Group's loss of more than 200 million dollars in the holiday resort was nothing more than a joke for a multi-billionaire family.

"Seems like my methods were too gentle."Robert chuckled self-deprecatingly."I'm still too naive. Since we are already enemies, there should be no room for leniency. There are many ways to handle this situation, but it doesn't matter. Zabel Group, let's play the game slowly! I will make you pay the price!"

The night passed quietly.

That night, Robert was questioned at the police station, and a post titled [Deeply Loved by the Director of Zabinski Group, Yet Reduced to a Plaything] gained significant traction. Within that night, the post had completely spread.

It detailed how Robert pursued Marilyn, only to be rejected, and how Marilyn first followed Kendrick from the Zabel family and was now pursuing Caleb, who was from the Zabel Group.

This beautiful woman, deeply loved by the director of Zabinski Group, had become a plaything between the Zabel Group's men, easily passed around as desired.

In the early morning at Marilyn's home, at the breakfast table, Lena also saw the post that had gone viral and was unable to contain her smile.

Yesterday's events had already left Marilyn extremely disheartened. Now, seeing her mother's reaction, she could not help but ask, "As a mother, are you happy to see yourdaughter portrayed in such a light by others?"

Marilyn's eyes were slightly swollen, indicating she had shed tears after returning home last night.

Lena glanced at Marilyn and chuckled."I don't know who posted this, but it's actually a good thing. With Zabel Group being such a prominent family, now everyone knows about this matter. They can't deny it even if they want to. So go ahead and enjoy yourself. You're about to become the second lady of the Zabel family, and who knows, maybe even the wife of Zabel Group's patriarch in the future! Do you know how outstanding Caleb is? So many people wish they had the opportunity to marry him."

Marilyn's heart had already died after hearing her mother's words. She lowered her head and fell silent.

She was born into the Quesnell family, and under their system, as a daughter, she could not possess freedom.

Marilyn walked away from the table. The phone rang, and it was a strange number from Acocester.

Marilyn contemplated for a moment before deciding to answer the call. A haughty female voice could be heard from the other end as soon as she picked up.

"Is this Marilyn? I'm Yahaira. Come to theCrown Club at 6:00 p. m. Remember to dress up, and don't embarrass Zabel Group!"