Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 297 They just stared at each other , neither saying a word . 以 命 57 % 55 vouchers Cookie tilted her head , her cheeks rosy like little apples , and rummaged in her pocket . She pulled out a bunny candy and waved it in front of Stella . Stella sighed helplessly . The elevator was going up . Stella felt a bit of a headache . She asked , " Cookie ? " She was Jaxon's daughter . Cookie nodded her head repeatedly . " Eat, " she said . Stella asked , " Where's your dad ? " ' So where's Jaxon ? ' Stella wondered . Cookie shook her head . " Fight .

Cookie's mad , " Cookie said , let out a sigh , and chomped off the bunny candy's ear . But she didn't say who the fight was with . Stella sighed helplessly . The elevator doors slid open , and a solemn hush filled the air . Haliville's leaders and military representatives , who received word that the Lab 709 team landed in Haliville , were waiting outside . Levi , dressed in a suit , was among them . The moment the elevator doors opened , all eyes turned to them . Levi said , " Stella , you finally ? " But before he could finish , his eyes went wide as he stared at Cookie .

Levi jerked his head up , face full of shock . He pointed at Cookie then at Stella , asking , " This kid ? You and that guy ? " He clutched his chest dramatically . Levi said , " He was a beast . " Everyone behind him froze , their faces blank with shock . Stella sighed helplessly . ' Can you at least follow some basic logic before making up rumors ? ' Stella thought . Murray cleared his throat , cutting Levi off . He said , " Ms. Carter , the military will take full responsibility for the safety of the Lab 709 team these next few days ." Stella gave him a look , her expression unreadable .

She replied , right . " She didn't show much emotion . Caleb , with Stetson and his entourage in tow , asked , " Ms. Carter , what now ? " 1/4 ||| O < 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 297 林 命 57 % 日 55 vouchers " Follow me , " Stella said , spinning around and heading for the conference room . Cookie scampered after her , and a crowd of big shots followed close behind . The door to the hotel's top - floor conference room swung open . Inside , people who'd been chatting fell silent . At the front stood stunning woman in the latest Denim Kraft black silk gown , looking soft and almost ethereal .

She turned , and the moment her eyes landed on Stella , her smile bloomed brilliantly . Behind her , everyone bowed respectfully the instant they saw Stella . " Sweetheart , " Cassie called out , opening her arms as she walked over , a wave of perfume following her . Suddenly , Cassie felt a tug on her dress . She looked down and locked eyes with Cookie . Cookie , nibbling on her bunny candy , raised her hand and greeted her cheerfully . She said , " Hi ." Cassie fell silent . Cassie blinked , feeling a strange , special warmth bubble up inside . She smiled and lifted her hand in return .

She said , " Hi . " Cookie dug into her pocket again , pulled out another bunny candy , and handed it to her . She said , " Eat . " Cassie took it without thinking , and before she knew it , she'd already bitten off the bunny's ear . Cookie's eyes sparkled , and she gave a big thumbs - up . ' Nice , she really knows how to eat , ' Cookie thought proudly . Stella was speechless . From where she stood , the two were practically twins . Even the tiny beauty mark at the corner of their eye was in the exact same spot . Stella found herself lost in thought .

Just as Stella was lost in thought , someone poked her shoulder . She turned to see Levi acting all sneaky . He said , " Stella , none of us old folks are planning to show up at Conrad's chip launch tomorrow ." As he spoke , Levi scoffed , clearly showing his contempt for Conrad . Stella glanced at Levi , her tone casual . She asked , " Not even gonna watch the spectacle ? " Levi's eyes lit up . He asked , " What kind of drama ? " Stella replied lazily , " It's gonna be a good show .

" She waved her hand at the Lab 709 crew nearby , and everyone she pointed at bowed their heads , showing her respect . " All of them are going and that includes Sebastian and me . " Hearing this , Murray snapped his head up , and Stella's eyes met him . Their gazes locked . Back when the location leak happened , Conrad was a prime suspect , but with his reputation as the country's number one chip expert , there was no way anyone could touch him . " But what if he didn't have that title anymore ? " Stella had once said . " Without this title ? " Murray had once replied .

Those words from back then rang in Murray's ears , and as their eyes met , it hit him . Stella hadn't been joking . 2/4 111 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 297 Now , it looked like she was about to reel everyone in . Seeing that he understood , Stella said coolly , " Caleb . " Caleb immediately replied , " Ms. Carter . " Stella said , " Can you handle two things for me tomorrow ? " Caleb looked a little surprised , answering , " Sure , what do you need ? " 57 % 1 SI 55 vouchers Stella started explaining , and the more Caleb listened , the more confused he looked .

Even Stetson , who was usually unflappable , seemed genuinely shocked ; he clearly had no idea what Stella was getting at . Later , Caleb said , " Got it . " He shot Stetson a look , and Stetson immediately went off to handle it . Levi looked totally baffled . He asked , " Stella , what were those two things you just asked for ? " Stella replied , " Don't ask . You'll find out tomorrow . " Levi was just stunned . Suddenly , there was a commotion at the conference room door . " Where's Cassie ? Get Cassie out here ," a sharp female voice yelled , as if she was ready to storm in .

Stella froze , looked up , her expression annoyed . Cassie smiled playfully , recognizing the voice . " Looking for me ? " she replied , the beauty mark below her eye adding to her charm . " I'd better go see what the fuss is about , " she said , sauntering toward the door . Her subordinates were speechless . They all exchanged weird , baffled looks . Cassie , glowing with confidence , reached the doorway just as a slap came toward her . Before the hotel manager or security could react , a porcelain vase flew through the air , intercepting it faster than the hand could strike .

It smashed into the wall just inches from the woman's head . Shards flew everywhere . The woman screamed , covering her ears in terror . The hotel manager and security who'd come up with her were startled , too , and when they saw the scene , they were instantly on edge , hearts pounding . The hotel manager could barely get the words out , asking , " Ms. Carter ? " Stella raised an eyebrow , her voice nonchalant . She said , " You know me ? " She casually rolled her wrist . " Put the vase on her tab . " Cassie was speechless . " Thanks a lot , Cassie thought , rolling her eyes .

Stella stepped out of the shadows . She eyed the woman in front of her , rocking a Chanel - inspired outfit and an elegant perm , though her bangs still had those scorched , frizzy ends from before . 3/4 ||| O 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 297 Stella's voice was icy as she said , " So , we meet again ." 57 % 55 vouchers It was Eulalia , the woman from Farronia who'd tried to dismantle the drone and got herself blown up . Her eyes nearly popped out of her head when she saw Stella . Eulalia blurted out , " It's you ? " She shot a look at Stella , then at Cassie . " You're with this bitch ?

" Cassie cocked her head with a sly grin , then looked up , her eyes pitch - black and full of trouble , like a total badass witch . With chilling composure , she raised her hand and slapped Eulalia hard across the face . The bodyguards who'd come with Eulalia started to move , but Stella just lazily lifted her eyes , and Cassie's crew instantly stepped in , blocking them . Cassie covered her mouth , giving a wide - eyed , foxy look . She said , " Whoops , wrong cheek . " With that , she swung her hand the other way and landed another slap on Eulalia's face .

Cassie tutted , saying , " Ugh , that slap mark's all crooked . " And she went in for another slap . Everyone watching was left speechless . Eulalia's face stung like crazy . She couldn't believe Cassie was actually going wild in front of all these people . Her eyes went wide , totally freaked out . She shouted , " You ? " Cassie's eyes flashed with icy light as she raised her hand and slapped Eulalia again , hard . 4/4 Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.