Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 310 X57 % 65 vouchers turning down Lab 709's repeated invitations . He was dead set on breaking Clusia free from foreign tech dominance . Back then , everyone called Conrad the pride of Clusia . Thanks to that legendary move , everyone in Clusia had insane expectations for Conrad's crew and their CoreOne Chip 1.0 . Even after years , the hype only got bigger . Conrad was still youn , but he'd already climbed to the top ; he was the only young gun who could go toe - to - toe with the director of the Kinetic University Tech Research Institute .

It was no wonder that today's press conference , officially announcing the success of CoreOne Chip 1.0 and the smart robot . was about to blow up Clusia's tech scene . Starting this morning , every TV channel in Clusia ditched all their regular shows and went wall - to - wall live with this press conference that could flip the whole chip game in Clusia upside down . The next second , Cassie and the others lined up behind Stella on their own . Cassie stood just half a step back , while the rest remained further . Stella stood at the very front with unshakable poise , completely composed .

Conrad was totally fried , mind wiped blank . " Come here , " Stella called out , her eyes landing on a spot just outside the security line . Everyone followed her gaze , and Lillian , who'd been standing next to Carlos , playing the role of the calm mastermind , suddenly stiffened , her smile freezing right on her face . The special effects makeup artist who'd been paid big bucks to do Sophia's makeup earlier stepped forward . The shy act was gone , and she locked eyes with Lillian , gave a cool nod with a stern look , then headed for Stella . " Ms.

Carter , " the makeup artist greeted , bowing respectfully to Stella before slipping to the back without another word . Lillian was stunned . She thought , ' Did Stella just use me ? She had used me to wreck sophia's chances for good . Classic move ! Stella's gaze swept through the crowd , meeting Lillian's gaze directly . She could see that Lillian's face was so pale , not even her makeup could cover it . Stella gave a faint smile and offered Lillian a gentle " shh " . She thought that some things were better left unsaid . Stella was always fair .

She'd given them plenty of chances to choose differently . If Sophia had just played it straight , or if Lillian hadn't been plotting , Stella wouldn't have needed to go to the special effects makeup artist . However , the Gray family was rotten to the core . Stella paused for a moment , then thought , ' Well , Sebastian and Lucas are exceptions . Meanwhile , Sebastian's lips curled into a dangerous smirk . He fastened his black suit jacket , the motion smooth but loaded with menace , as if he was ready to throw down at any second .

His gaze locked onto the crowd opposite , every inch of im screaming a challenge . Allan caught the vibe , raising an eyebrow as he moved to stand by Sebastian , his tall frame exuding quiet dominance 2/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 310 Chapter 310 A stunning woman bent down and stepped out of the car . X 3.57 % - a 55 vouchere Her long hair was pinned up with a delicate hairpin , showing off her slender neck . When she looked up , that little mark under her eye was impossible to miss ; she was drop - dead gorgeous .

Standing beside Morgan , Jaxon felt the world around him fade away , his throat tightening . His eyes were locked on the woman stepping out of the car , his jaw clenched so tightly that itached . As if sensing his gaze , the woman looked up , and her bright , alluring eyes sparkled with a playful smile as she walked toward them . Behind her , a group of academic types trailed closely , while her security detail was armed to the teeth , eyes like hawks sweeping the area for threats . Nobody said a word . Everyone's gaze was glued to Cassic as she moved forward .

Jaxon's hand balled into a fist at his side , but in the next second , he strode past him like he didn't even exist and came to a halt right in front of Stella . Led by her , the whole group behind her bowed deeply to Stella , heir respect palpable . It left everyone dumbfounded , and Blake , who had been standing behind Stella , was so freaked out that he stumbled back several steps , desperate to get out of the way . Jaxon whipped his head around to look at Cassie , and his eyes widened in disbelief . Celia let out a mocking laugh .

" Stella , do you really think dragging a few people here to play along is enough to fool us ? " " Shut up , " Jaxon said . His low , icy snarl cut through the air , so cold and repressed that made Celia flinch . She turned her head and met Jaxon's intense , stormy gaze . Celia hesitated , but thought better of it and stayed silent . Cassie raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jaxon , but soon , her gaze slid away , as if he was just another face in the crowd . " Tell them who these people are , " Stella said offhandedly .

Caleb glanced at Celia with a cold laugh , then announced in a strong , ringing voice that cut through the crowd , " They're from Lab 709. " That simple sentence landed like a bombshell , leaving the crowd absolutely floored . Lab 709 was the most enigmatic Clusian lab , gathering elite scientists from around the globe in just a few short years . They even rivaled Monterra's top research institutes , making major breakthroughs in fields like quantum information , quantum mechanics , and quantum computing . Their name was legendary .

Everyone's eyes landed on Conrad , the man of today's press conference. Back when he returned to Clusia , the whole country couldn't stop talking about how he made the gutsy call to come back . 1/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 310 སོ ཊཱི 57 % 55 vouchers turning down Lab 709's repeated invitations . He was dead set on breaking Clusia free from foreign tech dominance . Back then , everyone called Conrad the pride of Clusia . Thanks to that legendary move , everyone in Clusia had insane expectations for Conrad's crew and their CoreOne Chip 10 Even after years , the hype only got bigger .

Conrad was still young , but he'd already climbed to the top ; he was the only young gun who could go toe - to - toe with the director of the Kinetic University Tech Research Institute . It was no wonder that today's press conference , officially announcing the success of CoreOne Chip 1.0 and the smart robot , was about to blow up Clusia's tech scene . Starting this morning , every TV channel in Clusia ditched all their regular shows and went wall - to - wall live with this press conference that could flip the whole chip game in Clusia upside down .

The next second , Cassie and the others lined up behind Stella on their own . Cassie stood just half a step back , while the rest remained further . Stella stood at the very front with unshakable poise , completely composed . Conrad was totally fried , mind wiped blank . " Come here , " Stella called out , her eyes landing on a spot just outside the security line . Everyone followed her gaze , and Lillian , who'd been standing next to Carlos , playing the role of the calm mastermind , suddenly stiffened , her smile freezing right on her face .

The special effects makeup artist who'd been paid big bucks to do Sophia's makeup earlier stepped forward . The shy act was gone , and she locked eyes with Lillian , gave a cool nod with a stern look , then headed for Stella . " Ms. Carter , " the makeup artist greeted , bowing respectfully to Stella before slipping to the back without another word . Lillian was stunned . She thought , ' Did Stella just use me ? She had used me to wreck sophia's chances for good . Classic move . Stella's gaze swept through the crowd , meeting Lillian's gaze directly .

She could see that Lillian's face was so pale , not even her makeup could cover it . Stella gave a faint smile and offered Lillian a gentle " shh " . She thought that some things were better left unsaid . Stella was always fair . She'd given them plenty of chances to choose differently . If Sophia had just played it straight , or if Lillian hadn't been ploting , Stella wouldn't have needed to go to the special effects makeup artist . However , the Gray family was rotten to the core . Stella paused for a moment , then thought , ' Well , Sebastian and Lucas are exceptions .

" Meanwhile , Sebastian's lips curled into a dangerous smirk . He fastened his black suit jacket , the motion smooth but loaded with menace , as if he was ready to throw down at any second . His gaze locked onto the crowd opposite , every inch of him screaming a challenge . Allan caught the vibe , raising an eyebrow as he moved to stand by Sebastian , his tall frame exuding quiet dominance . 2/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 310 57 % 65 vouchers Morgan , radiating pure bad boy energy , joined them in their legendary trio stance .

The three of them together were a wall of pressure , and their presence hit everyone like a punch to the gut . Sebastian looked at Carlos . " I'm not the CEO of Gray Group anymore , but- " His voice was icy . With just a flick of Sebastian's hand , the Gray Group higher - ups beside and behind Carlos instantly changed their expressions . The guys who'd been blocking Lucas from entering , following Carlos's orders , all straightened up , faces blank. They scattered quietly , not daring to say anything . " Mr. Gray , " they all called out together , their voices dripping with respect .

The crowd was absolutely floored by the dramatic turn . They thought , Wait , even Carlos's top aides and executives just flipped on him . ' Carlos stared around in disbelief , as if he couldn't process that his people were betraying him . " Get your asses back here . What the hell do you think you're doing ? " He screamed hysterically , his voice breaking , almost shrieking in fury . However , in the very next moment , something even more shocking happened . The Gray Group execs reached into their pockets and pulled out sheets of paper , handing them straight to Carlos .

Everyone could see it clearly ; each one was stamped with the words " Resignation Letter " . All the top brass of Gray Group were resigning in front of the entire crowd at this crucial event . For a company , this was nothing short of a crisis . " Mr. Gray brought us in for a reason , not so Richard could just coast and cash in , " the assistant said , his face stone cold and his tone openly scornful . " Mr. Gray has always been our one and only boss ." Everyone stood there , left speechless . The guests were absolutely buzzing ; nobody ever expected the drama to go off the rails like this .

No one had thought that a single invite would land them ringside for one jaw - dropping twist after another . " Fine , I'd love to see where you all think you can go without the Gray Group ." Carlos's face was pale , spittle flying as he shouted , totally losing it. He looked like he was about to explode . The Gray Group execs just traded knowing smirks , as if Carlos had just cracked the world's dumbest joke . They thought , ' Where else would we go ? Obviously , we're just heading back to Nova Group , where we actually belong .

' Seriously , if it weren't for Sebastian , none of us would have set foot in this dump . Life in Dorestan was way better Thinking about it , they were actually kind of grateful for all the chaos the Gray family stirred up . Because of them , their days of exile in this backwater were finally over . They just felt extremely excited . They couldn't wait to go back . 3/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 310 57 % 55 vouchers Carlos shot Sebastian a murderous glare, his fury barely contained .

He couldn't believe that his grandson had just made him and the entire Gray Group look like complete fools on the most important day . He clenched his fists . However , Sebastian didn't even glance at the furious Carlos . He said , loud and clear , " Lucas is my nephew . He can go wherever he wants . " He sneered and added , " No one can stand in his way . " As Sebastian finished speaking , all eyes turned to the kid standing between him and Stella .

Lucas pouted , looking every bit like a little boss , face set in a fros y , confident scowl , radiating coolness and authority just like his uncle . He stood there , letting everyone stare as much as they wanted , totally unfazed . Carlos clutched his chest , his face contorted with fury . He thought , ' He said that to humiliate me . He made those people resign in front of everyone on purpose ; he's been waiting for this exact moment , just to shame me and make the Gray family look like a joke . ' Celia , who was standing next to Conrad , was so mad that she gritted her teeth .

Over the years , she'd begged Sebastian for help , sometimes out in the open , sometimes behind the scenes . All it would have taken was a single word from him , but he never even bothered . Colten , who'd been quietly watching the whole spectacle , finally spoke up in a deep voice . " Nova Group and Lab 709 are here as honored guests , personally invited by the top brass . No one gets to boss them around . " Mr. Carlos Gray , going after a kid like that is just inappropriate . Carlos froze .

He couldn't even bring himself to look up , too afraid to see all the stares burning into him from every direction . Carlos felt like the punchline of the whole show . Suddenly , Lucas stretched out his hands , his soft face full of determination . With the crowd behind them , Sebastian and Stella each reached but at almost the same time , taking one of Lucas's hands in theirs . They looked just like a picture - perfect family . Blake froze for a moment . He shuffled over , trying to blend in without anyone noticing . He wanted to join them .

The whole crew moved forward , striding ahead with purpose . They didn't look like they were here for a press conference at all . It was more like they'd come to crash the scene and stir up some serious drama . The crowd that had been snickering and throwing shade just moments ago was now totally silent , staring at Lucas like he was some kind of legend . Even at just five years old , Lucas stood there with a regal , aloof vibe , like a young noble , not at all the sad case people had been whispering about .

With this cute little boy standing right in front of them , those rumors didn't stand a chance . 4/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 310 57 % 55 vouchers As Stella passed Conrad , she stopped and turned , her gaze landing on that face of his that always looked so polished and proper . " Don't forget our bet . " Stella didn't bother to soften her words . Earlier , when she said , " This press conference can't go on without Lucas , " she wasn't bluffing . Now , the real game was just getting started . The commotion from outside had already made its way in , spreading like wildfire through the venue .

Landen , who'd come along with his pals , let out a gleeful chuckle " I'm totally fine now . Dr. Miracle really helped me a lot . " Victor took his blood pressure meds from Henry and downed them with a calm , practiced air . " Yeah ." He thought , ' Now they got what they deserved . Levi pressed his lips , thinking , ' Stella's got so many badass tricks up her sleeve , but I signed an agreement . I can't say a word . Ugh , it's killing me ." Just as Levi was thinking that , his eyes suddenly lit up . " Here the come . " As soon as he said it , the whole place went silent .

Everyone instinctively turned to look in the same direction . At the center of it all , Stella came over , her voice cool and indifferent . " Nova Group ? " Sebastian , equally unfazed , said , " Lab 709 ? " Stella and Sebastian , each holding one of Lucas's hands , exchanged a quick glance . They couldn't help raising their eyebrows . Stella said , " I hired some extras . 15 dollars a day ." Sebastian said , " I hired them from a drama school . 8 dollars a day . " Behind them , the crowd , now suddenly labeled as " extras " and " drama school recruits " , was left utterly speechless .

They thought , ' Seriously , how do you two pull off those lies without even blinking ? And you're both totally committed to the bit . Just as everyone was silently roasting them , someone suddenly blurted out as if he had just solved a mystery . " Oh , it made sense . " Everyone turned to look at him , frowning . They all turned to see Blake , who was rocking that handsome - but - innocent look , and somehow looking completely earnest about it . Kendrick took a deep breath , then couldn't help but give him a swift kick in the rear . Kendrick said , " Shut up .

" Blake froze , thinking , ' What did I do wrong ? Oh , my butt hurts . The group grabbed seats next to Victor and his crew . Meanwhile , the guests who'd been outside soaking up the drama started trickling in , but all the chatter was still laser - focused on the wild scene they'd just witnessed . 5/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 310 D 57 % 58 vouchers " I'm gonna hit the restroom ." Stella said , standing up lazily . Blackie , chilling in her hair , was clearly in a good mood ; it curled itself into a cute little bow , looking just like a fancy hair clip from afar .

In the corner , someone with a pale face watched her get up , the melted into the shadows . She slipped out and followed her into the restroom . 6/6 Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.