Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 298 57 % 55 vouchers Meanwhile , at the Haliville Military Region , the lights blazed brightly , turning night into day . The atmosphere in the conference room was thick with tension All the top brass were there , and Hudson and Colten had been called in at the last minute . " This is outrageous , " Bernard said , slamming the file onto the table , his anger palpable . Before him lay the bag containing brain tumor tissue from Estravian geneticist Yakov . Inside , the long - implanted Core One Chip 1.0 rested silently .

Sebastian sat among them in a black shirt , his icy presence untouchable . He said , " After midnight , all land , sea , and air routes will be locked down . No one enters or leaves , no exceptions ." His absolute authority froze any dissent , and no one dared object . Jaxon , sitting nearby , looked grim and tense . " I'll be at the press conference tomorrow , " Bernard said , his voice steely and commanding . That settled it . No one dared to say other word . Jaxon's assistant hurried in and whispered something in his ear . Jaxon frowned .

He said , " Excuse me , I have some personal matters I need to attend to . " With that , he stood up , buttoning his suit as he went . At the hotel , Eulalia sat on the floor , disheveled and defeated . Cassie strode over in her high heels and crouched down in front of her . Cassie's icy fingers tilted Eulalia's chin up . Cassie smiled and said , " I was planning to go to Jaffina soon , but you came to me first ." Cassie leaned in , her lips almost brushing Eulalia's ear , whispering , " Go back and tell them . I'm coming to collect what's mine .

" She stood up , looking down at Eulalia like she was nothing but a ant . Eulalia gritted her teeth , saying , " You really think taking Cookie will ruin the relationship between the Porter and Knight families ? Aren't you afraid Jaxon will come after you ? " Cassie was speechless . Cassie thought , ' Cookie ? What the hell is she talking about ? ' If she's Cookie , then I'm a freaking waffle .' " Throw her out ," Cassie said , her red lips parting as she spoke with lazy indifference . Levi sidled up next to Stella , asking , " Hey , aren't you going to do something ?

" Stella glanced up , her eyes cool . She asked , " Do what , exactly ? " Levi's eyes went wide . He asked , " You really don't care if your friend gets screwed over ? " Cassie finished speaking and turned toward Stella , but Stella just lazily pointed behind her . " Hand over the Ms. Knight , " a bodyguard said . He strode forward about to grab Cassie's shoulder . Cassie didn't even blink ; she caught his wrist with one hand , and with a sharp crack , the whole room fell silent .

1/4 O < 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 298 57 % 55 vouchers Stella was the only one who stayed cool , just shifting to the side and shooting Levi a look . She answered , " She doesn't need it . " Levi was just stunned . A snow - white Ragdoll cat sauntered out of the open presidential suite , let out a lazy meow , and hopped right into Cassie's arms . It gave Eulalia and the others a frosty once - over . Cassie arched a brow and said , " Show them the door . " And just like that , Eulalia and her group were kicked out of the penthouse . " Ms.

Carter , " the hotel manager said , looking uneasy . " It's just tha Ms. Porter said Mr. Knight's daughter went missing , so ... " Stella just gave a lazy hum and replied , " If Jaxon asks , just tell him Cookie's with me . " The manager let out a sigh of relief and said , " Got it . " He left , looking much more at ease . " So , whose daughter is Cookie ? " Cassie asked , her long lashes fluttering as she looked at Stella with a gentle , charming gaze , no trace of the woman who just snapped a bodyguard's wrist like it was nothing . Stella gave her a lazy , meaningful look .

She said , " Maybe she's yours . " Caleb was left speechless . Murray just stood there , not saying a word . Levi was just stunned . Cassie rolled her eyes , with the cat in her arms , and pushed open the conference room door again . She picked up a bottle of sparkling water and said , " All the papers on the table need your signature ." Cassie started looking for a bottle opener while talking . Suddenly , something poked her leg . Cassie glanced down to see Cookie staring up at her with bright eyes , her tiny hands reaching up , palms open . Cassie was speechless .

Cookie tilted her chin up , signaling she wanted some of the sparkling water . " She wants you to give her the sparkling water , " Stella said , not even glancing up as she idly flipped through a mountain of paperwork ; there must be dozens of them . Cassie handed the sparkling water to Cookie . The next second , with a sharp click , this adorable little kid , who boked way too soft and cute for such a feat , just twisted the cap right off with her tiny hands . Cassie's jaw dropped . Cookie said , " You're welcome . " Her cry came out in a soft , babyish voice . Cassie was speechless .

Cookie gave a big thumbs - up and said , " Awesome . " 2/4 ||| O 以 念 57 % 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 D Chapter 298 Cassie was speechless . The Ragdoll cat hopped down from Cassie's arms , sniffed Cookie , and gave her a little rub . 55 vouchers Stella pulled out a sealed folder and handed it to Caleb . She said " This is the list of lab members set to come back home . No leaks until it goes public . " Caleb took it with both hands , looking dead serious . This list was the main reason they'd all shown up today . Caleb said , " Got it . " Stella gave him a long , thoughtful look .

" Cassie , " Stella said , blazing through the paperwork and signing with one hand . Cassie replied , " I'm listening . " Stella said , " This is Levi Shea , director of the Kinetic University Tech Research Institute in Jaffina . " She introduced him lazily . " Leave your contact info with him . If you ever need authorization or have academic questions , just hit him up directly . " As she spoke , she signed another document . Levi was just stunned . His heart was racing off the charts .

1 ' Holy crap , I can actually contact Lab 709 directly now , Levi thought , barely able to contain his excitement . Cassie whipped out her phone without a word , but her eyes flickered nervously over that mountain of paperwork . No way she'd dare ignore the orders from those five old geezers before heading out . Stella's pen froze mid - signature . Cassie's heart skipped a beat . Stella looked up at her , silent . The atmosphere in the room suddenly grew charged and delicate. Stella asked , " Cassie , what are these ?

" She pulled about nine documents from the thick stack and laid them out one by one on the conference table . The Lab 709 members behind Cassie just stood there , holding their breath , not daring to make a sound . Cassie was speechless . Stella said , " Well ? Speak . " 7 The pressure from Stella was so overwhelming that Caleb and the others , who'd never seen this side of her before , went completely silent . Even Cassie's Ragdoll cat hopped onto the table and sat quietly , Hot daring to move . Cassie said , " Just some company paperwork ." Stella gave a faint , almost mocking smile .

She asked , " A few companies , huh ? " Cassie shrugged and said , " You know those five old geezers ; businesses everywhere . Now they've retired and just washed 3/4 O 4/4 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 D Chapter 298 their hands of everything , so someone has to step up and handle it ." Stella sighed helplessly . She was still smiling , but everyone could practically see the storm clouds gathering around her . " So ? " Stella asked . Her words practically dripped with menace . Cassie instantly clammed up , and even her crew behind her all bowed their heads , not daring to breathe .

༥ ཊྛི 57 % L 55 vouchers Levi's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he caught a glimpse of the table ; he started coughing uncontrollably . ' Did I just see what I think I saw ? Those logos are you kidding me ? ' he thought . But before Caleb and the others could even sneak a peek , Stella lapped another stack of files down with a bang , covering everything up . She shot Levi a frosty look , her face a perfect poker face , not giving anything away . Levi didn't say a word ; he just mimed zipping his lips shut , then covered his mouth and shook his head .

Only then did Stella finally look away . " By the way , " Cassie murmured nervously , backing away . " Before you got here , Professor Cipher left me a message . He wants you to ... " She mumbled the last part , barely audible . Stella's presence was so intense . Oppressive didn't even begin to cover it . " Go on , " Stella said . She smiled . Cassie forced herself to spit it out . She said , " Teaching an online class ." Stella sighed helplessly .

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