Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 299 The conference room was dead silent . 57% E55 vouchers Caleb and Murray shared a look . They had no clue what Professor Cipher or online class was about , but they still didn't dare say a word . Then Stella's phone rang ; she picked up with one hand , and everyone else finally relaxed , their shoulders slumping in relic In their hearts , they were silently grateful to whoever was calling Stella said , " Yeah , she's with me ." She propped herself up on the conference table , shot Cassie a look , and beckoned her over .

Cassie narrowed her eyes , but under Stella's intimidating gaze , she still walked over . The next second , she felt a sudden itch on her scalp , and a few strands of her hair had been snatched up and twisted around Stella's fingers . Cassie was speechless . ' Did she just pull my hair ? ' Cassie thought , utterly shocked . " Wait in the lobby . I'm coming down now , " Stella said , hanging up with one hand . She gave Cassie's shoulder a meaningful pat . " Don't be late for the press conference tomorrow ." With that , Stella walked over to Cookie .

" Your dad's here , " she sail , her voice casual and tired . Cookie huffed . The little girl tilted her head , looking all sweet and babyish . But before the little one could protest again , Stella scooped her up and headed straight for the door . Cookie draped herself over Stella's shoulder , stretching out her little arms toward Cassie with big , pleading eyes . She said , " Save Cookie . " Cassie's heart melted , and she was just about to say something when Stella , sensing it , glanced back at her with a sly , almost- smile .

She said , " Whatever's left , we'll deal with it after tomorrow Cassie was speechless . ***** In the elevator , Stella calmly slipped Cassie's hair into a clear plastic bag . When she looked down , she met Cookie's wide , sparkling eyes . Cookie raised her hand and pointed at the bag . She said , " Cookie wants some , too . " With that , she pulled out a few strands of her own hair . Stella was speechless . Cookie's soft , apple - like cheeks puffed up as she offered her hair She said , " Here . " Stella asked , " Do you know what this is ? " Cookie replied firmly , " Nope .

" Stella sighed helplessly . 1/4 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 299 Stella calmly tucked it into another little bag . She asked , " Jaxon giving you a hard time ? " Cookie glanced up at her and let out a dramatic sigh . She shook her head twice for emphasis . 57 % EX 55 vouchers Cookie nibbled on her bunny candy . She said , " Cookie hates ... " She echoed the word over and over like a little broken record , her brows scrunched up in confusion , clearly struggling to remember the name . Stella said , " Eulalia . " Cookie's eyes lit up . She said , " Exactly . " The elevator doors slid open .

Jaxon , in a crisp suit , turned with his usual icy look while his bodyguard was briefing him . " Daddy ," Cookie said . As soon as Cookie saw Jaxon , she threw her arms wide and scampered over . Stella stood with her hands in her pockets , watching as Jaxon scooped Cookie up , his face finally softening . Jaxon stayed deadpan and said , " Ms. Carter ." Stella just grunted in response , but as she walked past him , something seemed to cross her mind . She asked , " Is the Knight family really planning to marry into the Porter family ? " Jaxon said , " This has nothing to do with you , Ms.

Carter ." Stella didn't seem fazed by his answer . She asked , " You know the Porter family has an eldest daughter , right? " Jaxon's face didn't change . He asked , " You mean Cassy ? " Both Cassie's names sound the same , but they were written with different characters . For Jaxon , though , those names meant two completely different people . Stella gave a small smile , saying , " That's right , she's back . You'll meet her tomorrow . " She didn't bother waiting for Jaxon's response and just walked on by . " Ms. Carter , " Jaxon called out from behind .

Stella glanced back , looking totally unfazed . " " I heard about Declan from Broderick . Thanks , " Jaxon said . Stella just nodded , didn't bother replying , and headed out of the hotel . ***** Fresh from the operating table , Emily stretched her stiff shoulders . She'd ordered takeout over five hours ago , her appetite long gone . Opening the door , she saw the steaming food and Stella sitting there , utterly in command . Emily nearly cried . " Stella , " she called . Stella propped her chin on one hand and nudged the pasta she'd picked up on the way over . She said , " Do me a favor ?

" Emily dragged over a chair and sat down . She said , " Spill it . " " Can you run a paternity test for me ? " Stella said , sliding two sealed , clear plastic bags across the table . Her tone was so casual , it almost made Emily choke on her bun in shock . 2/4 O 11:07 Mon , Feb 9DD . Chapter 299 Emily coughed , pounding her chest . She asked , " What is this ? " Stella slid a glass of water over to her and said , " Paternity test . " Emily was shocked . She took a few sips of water , trying to calm herself down . 57 % 55 vouchers " Wait , are those cheesy romance stories actually true ?

So Lucas is really your love child with Sebastian ? " Emily asked . Her eyes went wide as if she'd cracked the code . " You lost your memory and totally forgot you had a kid ." Stella shot her a complicated look , asking , " Seriously , what goes on in that brain of yours ? " Emily winked and made a kissy face . She replied , " Just thinking about you . " Stella sighed helplessly . Emily asked , " Did I make your heart skip a beat ? " Stella sighed helplessly . Emily burst out laughing , flopping onto the table with the two bags and said , " I'll get my colleague to run the test .

You'll have the results by tomorrow morning , so you can go with Sebastian and not worry about a thing . " " Huh ? " Stella asked . Her tone lifted in surprise . Seeing her reaction , Emily arched her brows , asking , " Wait , you didn't come with Sebastian ? I saw his car downstairs . " She gestured toward the door , looking genuinely surprised . Stella was utterly confused . Her chin still resting on her hand , Stella paused as if something just clicked , then got to her feet . She said , " Call me when you get the results . I'm heading out . " Emily was speechless .

Staring at the now - empty doorway , it finally dawned on Emily . Stella had been wearing her school uniform this whole time . Downstairs , she spotted Jake and casually draped a hand over his shoulder from behind . But Jake spun around , eyes sharp and ready to grab whoever dared sneak up on him . The second le saw it was Stella , his pupils shrank in disbelief . " Shit , " Jake blurted out . Stella just lifted her hand lazily and brushed his move aside like was nothing . Jake was stunned for a moment . Stella made it look so easy that it almost hurt his pride .

" Sebastian's in there , right ? " Stella asked , shot a look at the hospital room , already knowing exactly who was inside . Jake was stunned for a moment . He figured it was best to keep his mouth shut . Stella smirked , grabbed the doorknob , and pushed the door open from the outside . As soon as the door swung open , Stella caught John with that signature icy glare , about to break Dexter's other leg . Bodyguards from both families were squared off ; the tension was suffocating . At the sound , John looked up , asking , " Who ?

" 3/4 ||| O 57 % 11:07 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 299 And then his words just died in his throat . Stella lounged against the door , looking relaxed as she watched Sebastian by the floor - to - ceiling window . " Sebastian ? " she asked . Sebastian , caught in the act , was momentarily awkward . All that dark , stormy energy Sebastian was radiating just disappeared in a flash . She blinked . 55 vouchers " Ms. Carter , " Emerson called out , sweating through his shirt . The second he saw her , he finally breathed easy , even though he had no idea why she had shown up right then .

Stella didn't even look his way , just calmly reached out her hand to Sebastian . " Sebastian , let's go home , " she said . Emerson shot a nervous glance at Sebastian . 100 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.