Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 311 Someone slapped a " No Entry " sign on the door outside . Lillian kicked open one stall door after another until she reached the last one . " Are you looking for me ? " A cold , emotionless female voice came from behind her . 57 % 55 vouchers Lillian's eyes widened in shock as she spun around , only to see Sella lounging against the doorframe , looking bored . Stella reached out and locked the bathroom door from the insid Then Stella walked calmly over to the sink , letting the water run over her fingers .

Blackie , who had been curled up like a knot , slowly unfurled and arched up on Stella's shoulder . Its eyes were fixed on Lillian , giving her a chilling , dangerous glare . Lillian held her breath , not daring to move a muscle . Their gazes met in the mirror , tension crackling in the air . Stella carelessly flicked the water from her hands and turned around . " You've already got what you wanted , so why do you look so rattled ? " Lillian asked , " Did you start setting things up back when Lauren had her breakdown at the hospital ? " " Kind of , " Stella replied , raising her hand .

Blackie coiled around her wrist , and with that delicate , striking face of hers , there was a kind of haunting beauty about her . Lillian's voice shot up . " Kind of ? " Her voice nearly cracked . Stella coiled Blackie around her wrist , a fleeting chill passing through her eyes . " Maybe a little earlier . " It was the first time she'd ever let anything slip . " Sophia , Lauren , Linda , or maybe even more , " Stella's voice cut off abruptly , her smile cold and distant , yet it sent a chill through Lillian , making her sense real danger .

Her mentor once said that there were people in this world who , while the enemy was taking a step , had already played out a hundred moves in their mind . No matter how clever the enemy was , they still couldn't escape the trap he set . Just as that thought crossed Lillian's mind , she saw Stella step toward her . She instinctively backed away until her spine pressed against the icy wall . Stella raised her hand , her fingers with Blackie coiled around them , tracing lightly across Lillian's cheek . It was suffocating and terrifying . Lillian couldn't help but shiver .

She looked at Stella , and for the first time , there was none of the restraint Stella showed around Lucas . 1/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 DD . Chapter 311 57 % 65 vouchers Only now did Lillian realize that this was Stella's true color , way more intense than what she'd seen in Lauren's ward . Stella smiled . " I'm curious . You and Conrad are friends , so why did you pretend not to know him at the club ? " Lillian froze .

Her eyes widened in shock , and her heart clenched She could feel the icy chill of Blackie wrapped around Stella's fingers , but it was nothing compared to how deadly Stella's words were . Lillian's voice trembled . " I don't know what you're talking about Stella raised an eyebrow , her whole vibe cold and wicked , and she was clearly not giving a damn about Lillian's recovery . " You don't ? " She let out a laugh , but it was chilling . She withdrew her hand , not bothering to ask again , as if the answer was beneath her notice .

Stella pulled her hand back , feeling a wave of disgust at the makeup clinging to her fingertips . Her face blank , she washed her hands again and headed for the door . Lillian called out from behind , her voice shaky , " You- " Stella glanced back . Seeing Lillian struggle to get the words out , she lost interest and ended the conversation herself . Stella opened the door and said , " Enjoy the show . " Then she tossed a lazy wave over her shoulder and walked out of the restroom , never even glancing back . Lillian stood there , pale and shaken , clutching her fingers in a death grip .

*** 本 * When Stella returned , Lucas's table was already piled high with shacks . Even though Lucas was resting his chin in his hands , looking totally done with the whole thing , Blake just kept piling on the treats . " These are not good for your health , " Landen huffed , his mustache bristling as he fished out a handful of pills from his pocket . " Check this out . " He cupped them in both hands and offered them to Lucas with cheesy grin . " Lucas , try my secret recipe . " Lucas frowned . Victor gave him a glare . " Get lost . " Then he poured some weird water from his bottle .

" Drink this . Its amazing . " Lucas didn't believe him . Levi hurried over , tripping over himself to get close to Lucas . " Lucas , food is nothing , but knowledge stays with you . How about coming to Jaflina with me ? " He figured if he could win over the kid , then Stella would surely ag along . Levi felt very pleased with himself . Lucas edged closer to Stella , trying to play it cool but totally freaking out inside . The guests who'd already arrived couldn't help but gawk at the scene .

2/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 311 57 % 55 vouchers They thought , Just moments ago , these big shots , folks you'd only ever catch on the news , were so intense and untouchable . and nobody even dared to strike up a conversation . However , as soon as Lucas showed up , they were grinning from ear to ear . All that cold attitude was totally out the window Ryan , who'd been called a genius since he was little and always gt all the attention , sat up front with a serious face . He thought these old men must be blind .

He thought , I'm way cter and smarter than Lucas , so why are they all fawning over him instead of me ? They have no taste at all . With his nose in the air , Ryan picked up a copy of Principles ofconomics and made a big show of reading it , as if he were the smartest kid in the room . He thought , ' Look at me . I'm a smart kid . Just come over and say something nice . A few minutes went by , and still , nobody cared . Ryan was pissed . " Ms. Carter , the event is about to kick off , " Caleb said , checking his watch as he leaned in and spoke in a low voice .

Up on stage, the host , specially invited from Clusia Channel , was going over the script again , which just showed how seriously the country was taking today . Stella replied , " Got it . " A countdown timer on her phone was ticking away . As soon as Cleb finished talking , the numbers hit zero . Meanwhile , at the Ion Wing Drones warehouse , Chad , whom Blake had deliberately left behind , heard some weird noises coming from inside . Curious , he poked his head in , and when he saw what was going on , his jaw just hung open in disbelief .

Inside , with the heavy privacy curtains drawn tight , all 3,000 drones that had been shut down suddenly powered up one after another , their standby lights coming to life in a massive wave . This was the kind of sight Chad had only ever seen in his dream . " Holy shit ," he said , completely floored . At that exact moment , all over Haliville , anyone who owned an on Wing Drones home drone was hit with the same shock . The drones suddenly sprang to life with a loud buzz , and people scrambled to grab their phones , frantically recording the unbelievable scene .

They watched as the lon Wing Drones took off by themselves , ccling around inside their living rooms like they had a mind of their own . Their wings kept smacking against the windows , making a sharp relentless knocking . Thousands of lon Wing Drones owners caught it all on video and flooded every major short - video app and drone forum with the wild footage . The comments section was full of jokes . [ These lon Wing Drone are smart . Why not ask if it wants you to open the window ? ] Someone even sent the streamer a virtual gift to support him .

That really blew up the chat , with everyone urging the streamer o ask the drone . 3/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 311 57 % 55 vouchers After getting the gift from the audience , the streamer acted all serious and actually asked the drone , " Want to go outside ? Should I open the window for you ? " His tone was snarky as hell , and the drama was maxed out . However , the next second , he was shocked . The chat went totally silent , not a single comment for a whole thirty seconds . Right after the streamer asked , the drone actually bobbed up and down , as if it were nodding yes .

The streamer fell silent . With shaky hands , he opened the window for his drone , staring in shock as it blasted off like a rocket , vanishing into the sky in an instant . Right on cue , his Bluetooth speaker kicked in , blasting a song about freedom . Everyone was speechless . They thought , ' Holy crap , these drones just acted on their own ! All that commotion outside hadn't made its way into the press conference , at least , not yet . Backstage , Conrad had never felt this jittery in his life .

For years he'd kept his passport on him at all times , just in case he ever had to bolt if things went south . " Dr. Kramer , it's time to go on stage , " a staff member said , stepping up to remind him . Conrad instantly slipped on his gentlemanly facade . " Alright . " The smart robot equipped with Big Ben's chip was right by his sile , which helped calm his nerves a bit . Celia looked downright grim next to him . As they waited backstage , all she could think about was Stella hogging all the attention earlier . Celia straightened her back and let out a cold snort .

She would be on stage alongside Conrad , presenting as his assistant . All eyes from the global media would be on her , and after this , she would officially join the Kinetic University Tech Research Institute in Jaffina . Everyone took their seats . The press conference officially kicked off in the open - air plaza . After the host's intro , Conrad walked up on stage , rocking a pair of glasses that made him look extra sharp for the cameras . With real - time translation and a global livestream rolling at the same time , all eyes were locked on him .

Standing before the crowd , Conrad finally steadied his nerves . He said , " Hello , I'm Conrad . It's a true honor to stand here with my team and officially introduce the CoreOne Chip 1.0 , independently researched , developed , and manufactured by Clusians ." The applause exploded across the plaza . The energy was infectious , and even the most jaded businessme couldn't help but feel the rush , swept up in the excitement . However , in stark contrast to the hype , Stella's team sat stone - faced , not even lifting a hand to clap .

They watched coldly as Conrad used his rousing words to steer the mood of the event , while the guests around them were 4/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 DD . Chapter 311 already throwing their hands up in excitement . Blake couldn't help but lean over to Stella . " Stella , doesn't this fe like a scam ? " It was seriously creeping him out . Stella shot Blake a look . She thought , He might be clueless , but is instincts are spot on . She nodded and said casually , " Aha . " Blake froze for a moment . He thought , ' What does that mean ?

' 57 % 55 vouchers After a quick round of pleasantries , Conrad launched into a long detailed breakdown of the CoreOne Chip 1.0 , complete with 3D models and live demos . The crowd was blown away , letting out wave after wave of screaming . They thought . " This is some next - level tech . It's like a game - changer . The reps from the companies that had just inked deals with Conrad were absolutely beaming , with the Gray family and the Pierce family front and center .

The Morris family , who only scored an invite because Vera married into their high - society circle , were extremely pleased . From the moment the press conference started , the stocks of these rumored to be partnering with Conrad Lab shot straight up , hitting the upper trading limit in record time . Given their status , the Morris family could only sit in the second - to - last row , all trying to look important , except for Vera , whose face was hard to read . Beside her , Lila watched Stella sitting calmly among the front - row VIPs , burning with envy .

Growing up , Stella had always been Lila's punching bag , but now she was up front with the big shots , while Lila was relegated to the back . Lila just couldn't stand it . " Seriously , we're making a killing ." Derrick Morris couldn't hide is glee . This was tens of billions , and he had never made such a big fortune . Vera forced a smile and said , " Doesn't that mean Xander is making even more ? " She heard that Xander's mom had roped the whole Pierce family into investing , throwing in half their life savings . With this one move , they'd made enough for a regular family to live on .

As Vera spoke , she glanced up , right in time to catch Penelope flashing a smug grin . " The Lane family and the Pierce family really hit the jackpot this time ," Derrick said , sneaking a look at the front row . " So does the Gray family . " However , Derrick glanced at his phone and suddenly realized something was wrong , and a bunch of others caught on , too . People started whispering , and all those eyes kept sneaking glances at Blake and Kendrick . Blake was totally clueless at first , but with so many people staring he finally felt it .

" Grandpa , they're giving me strange looks , " Blake whispered , feeling a chill running down his spine . Kendrick also had a bad feeling . He gave Stella a cool glance , completely unfazed . " Quiet ." He could feel all those weird looks , too , but when he got a message on his phone , the composure he had been holding onto 5/6 11:08 Mon , Feb 9 D D. Chapter 311 slipped for a second . After a couple of seconds of silence , Kendrick nudged Landen . Landen snapped , " What ?

" 57 % 55 vouchers He was busy giving Conrad the fierce look when Kendrick leaned in and whispered , " Can you check this for me ? Am I seeing this right ? " Landen rolled his eyes . Even though he was grumbling inside , he still peeked at the screen . His eyes widened instantly . On the screen , the stock chart for lon Wing Drones was rocketing straight up . After years of tanking , seeing it soar like this was nothing short of a miracle . Moreover , it was about to leave all those Conrad Lab partner stoks in the dust .

Landen blurted out , " Damn , this is insane ." Blake looked around , completely out of it . Stella just gave him a sly grin , patted his shoulder , and said , " Congrats , man . " He just became the youngest billionaire . Blake gawked , totally lost . " What do you mean ? " *** Sebastian remained unfazed . He turned to Morgan and said , " Keep pushing . " 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.