Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 321 57 % 55 vouchers You have one night . No price limit , no matter what it takes , snap up every Pierce Group share you can get your hands on ! " Stella ordered . With that . Stella hung up the phone . Blake froze for a moment . The gang behind him was totally stunned . Is this how business battles go down ? Just straight up telling them you're buying out their company ? Stella is seriously next- level the gang thought . Standing before Stella . Xander , feeling cold all over , managed a mocking laugh . You really think I'd buy that ? " So what if she knows Lab 709 ?

So what if she's got ties to those stubborn old men ? This is my Pierce Group , Xander scoffed to himself . ' One night ? She's dreaming . Xander sneered inwardly . Does she really think she's some kind of all - powerful goddess ? Nander scoffed inwardly . Talk is cheap . Penelope forced herself to chime in , her laugh sounding a bit strained . " If you're really that bold , why don't you take a seat on the board ? " That seemed to pique Stella's interest . She raised an eyebrow , " As you wish , " she replied .

Stella casually pulled her foot back , her black T - shirt making her already striking features look even more devilish . " See you at Pierce Group tomorrow ! " Blake froze for a moment . The chads thought Stella was bluffing , but Blake knew her too well . She meant every word , Is Stella really about to take over Pierce Group ? ' Blake thought , heart pounding . Realizing this , Blake's face grew serious . " You guys , handle yourselves ! " Then he spun around to Stella . " Stella , wait for me ! " Xander and Penelope's smiles froze on their faces .

As Stella sauntered toward the hospital , giving a lazy wave to the gang , Xander and Penelope both felt a sudden chill run down their spines . Inside Haliville Second Hospital , as Stella walked in , she saw Emy having a heated argument with another doctor . " Glioblastoma , and it's malignant , plus it's wrapped around the middle cerebral artery ? " Emily , who do you think you are , coming here and asking to use our OR ? " The person standing across from her was Quinlan , chief of Haliville Second Hospital , who looked ready to explode after getting the call .

Haliville Second Hospital had already blown past its death quota for the year . Why bring a surgery that's basically a death sentence to us instead of doing it at her own hospital ? ' Quinlan ought bitterly . " Sorry , Mr. Merrowe , but this is really an emergency , Emily staigmered , head down . 1/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 DD . Chapter 321 Emily kept nodding , practically groveling as she tried to explain herself . Not far away , Stella watched it all with cool , unreadable eyes . 57 % 55 vouchers " Emily , are you really going to gamble your reputation on this ?

" Quinlan said , his frustration obvious . He continued , " You're already the youngest woman surgeon , and you're about to join the Dorestan Medical Alliance ! There's no reason for you to take on this kind of risk ! " The more you do , the more you mess up . If you do nothing , you can't screw up . Doesn't she know how the game works ? ' Quinlan thought , shaking his head . " She's not the one doing the surgery , " a calm , almost chilly voice suddenly cut in . Quinlan whipped his head around . " Who ? Then who's stepping up ?

" He looked toward the source of the voice and saw a girl in a loos black T - shirt , with deep - set eyes and pale skin , looking every bit as lazy and aloof as she was beautiful . Stella walked over with cool confidence , hands in her pockets , completely unfazed . She said lazily , " Me . " Quinlan was left speechless . Blake froze for a moment . The gang behind her was left speechless . Emily raised a hand to cover her eyes , looking anxious . Quinlan actually laughed . " Who ? " Stella replied , her face completely expressionless , " Me .

" Quinlan's face changed in a flash , his mustache practically bristling as he glared . " Are you kidding me ?! How old are you ? Are you even legal yet ? " Do you even know what a glioblastoma is ? Let me tell you , theres only one person on this planet who can do this surgery with a 100 % success rate . You know who that is ? It's Shark ! " Stella sighed helplessly . Emily was speechless . Emily looked like she wanted to say something , but just covered her face , too anxious to speak .

Seeing Quinlan gearing up for another tirade , Stella couldn't be bothered to argue , so she just sighed and dialed a number . The person on the other end picked up instantly , super excited , and started going off just as animatedly . " Stop ! " Stella cut in . She raised her hand , motioning for Quinlan to quiet down . " Yea Haliville Second Hospital ... Whatever , not important , " Stella spoke into the phone , sounding totally unfazed . " Tell himm the one doing the surgery . " Then she handed the phone over to Quinlan . " Here , it's for you , " she said .

2/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 321 Quinlan was left speechless . ས 57 % E55 vouchers Quinlan didn't know what happened . " Let me tell you , even if God himself showed up , it wouldn't help Quinlan scoffed as he snatched the phone from Stella , pressed it to his ear , and sneered , " Yeah ? Who is this ? " His attitude was as sharp as ever . The next second , whatever the person on the other end said made Quinlan's face go through a whole slideshow of expressions , from bored to utterly shocked to furious and finally to completely defeated . It was almost comical to watch .

Quinlan stammered , " C - C - Creed ... " He totally turned into a stuttering mess right there . ' Creed ? ' Emily thought and glanced at Stella , her expression odd " Don't tell me it's ... " Stella replied , totally unfazed , " Creed . " Emily was shocked . ' Damn , it really is Creed , the top dog at the Clusia Division of Dorestan Medical Alliance ! ' Emily thought , totally floored . ' Talk about overkill ... Pulling out the big guns for something this small ? ' Emily thought , half - exasperated . Are you trying to scare Mr. Merrowe to death ? ' Emily couldn't help but think .

' Is his heart even strong enough for this kind of shock ? ' Emily wondered , a little worried . Even though he knew the person on the other end couldn't see lm , Quinlan was practically groveling , falling over himself to please . " Yes , yes , yes ! " He continued , " Absolutely , absolutely ! " Right away , right away ! " I'll take care of it immediately ! " A moment later , the notary showed up . Quinlan hung up the phone , still dazed , staring at Stella like he couldn't believe what had just happened . Stella reached out her hand toward him .

Quinlan , still in a daze , reached out , thinking she wanted to shake hands , just as their hands were about to meet . But Stella just shifted her hand to the side , dodging his . " Phone , " Stella prompted . Quinlan was stunned . He handed the phone back with both hands , not a trace of that sug sneer left on his face . " I - I'll get someone to set up the OR right away , " Quinlan stammered , sweat beading on his forehead . Stella answered .

3/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 321 D 57 % 55 vouchers Emily , who'd watched the whole thing , let out a sigh in her heart Why couldn't he just be this straightforward from the start ? ' ' He just had to wait until she dropped the big guns right in his fae , Emily thought , a little exasperated . Stella fiddled with her phone . " Wait , " she called out to Quinlan , who was about to leave . " If there are any other urgent cases , you can send them over too , " she said . Quinlan was stunned . Emily was shocked .

' Please , Stella , don't go overboard and blow everyone's mind again , Emily thought , half exasperated , half resigned . Stella said , " Since they all need surgery , just bring them in together . " After a beat , she added , " No charge . " It was her way of making up for the mess earlier with Kendrick at the entrance . Quinlan was left speechless . Blake froze for a moment . The gang was left speechless . Quinlan wandered off , still in a daze . " Stella , " Blake called out , sniffling , blood still trickling from his nose .

He was covered in dirt from head to toe , looking like he'd just been fished out of a dumpster . Stella just gave a nonchalant hum and brushed a piece of grass off his collar . " Do you trust me ? " she asked , her voice lazy and unbothered . Blake nodded without hesitation . " I do ! " ' I'll always be her most loyal little goof ! ' Blake thought , totally devoted . Stella glanced up at Blake . " Then just wait patiently . " " Wait for what ? " one of the gang asked , looking totally lost . Stella let out a soft laugh . " Wait for me to drag Mr. Pierce back from the King of Hell himself !

" A moment later , Blake and the gang watched as Stella and Emily stepped into the elevator . The second the doors closed , Blake hit the floor with a thud , rolling around and howling , " Ow , ow , ow , ow , ow ! " He felt like every bone in his body was about to snap . The gang was speechless . ' So you were toughing it out for show , huh ? ' the gang thought . ' Even now , you're still trying to save face in front of Stella ? ' the ging thought , rolling their eyes . " Mr. Pierce ... " The gang had just helped him up when they suddenly froze , then instinctively dropped him .

Blake crashed to the ground again . " Shit ! My elbow , my damn kneecap ! " Blake wailed . 4/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 DD . 57 % 1 55 vouchers Chapter 321 He kept howling . Nobody said a thing . One of the gang even kicked him while he was down . A dark shadow suddenly loomed overhead . " You guys ... " Blake opened his eyes , about to say something , but the words just stuck in his throat . ' No way ... Is that Sebastian ? ' Blake thought , eyes wide . ' Must be the pain messing with my eyes , Blake thought , trying to snap out of it . He closed his eyes and smiled . 'No way ,' he thought .

' Sebastian's probably still on the island , ' he reminded himself . But that face , even upside down , Sebastian was still ridiculously handsome . " Mr. Gray ! " The gang started shouting , their voices ringing out in excitement . Blake froze for a moment . He sprang to his feet in an instant . He met Sebastian's gaze . Blake was totally stunned . Sebastian stood there , with John right behind him . Dressed in a jet - black shirt , his flawless face looked like it was sculpted from ice and jade . He'd never been the warm and fuzzy type . Right now , his whole aura was glacial .

" S - Sebastian ," Blake muttered , his shoulders slumped . Nobody dared to make a sound . The next second , Sebastian lifted his hand . Blake instinctively shrank back , bracing for a smack . But instead , Sebastian's cold , steady palm landed on his shoulder , giving it a gentle , reassuring pat . Blake's head snapped up . Tears burst out of his eyes all at once . " Sebastian , I got beaten up ! It hurts so much ! " Blake whined , rolling up his sleeves and complaining to Sebastian , showing off all the bruises and welts covering his arms .

There wasn't a single patch of skin that wasn't black and blue . He looked like he was about to cry , all pitiful and wronged . Sebastian just asked , " So , what do you want me to do about it ? " Blake froze for a moment . ' Huh ? ' Blake thought , totally thrown off . 5/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 321 ' Is he actually serious ? ' Blake wondered , staring at Sebastian . ' Or is he just being sarcastic ? ' Blake thought , still trying to figure it out .. 57 % 65 vouchers Before Blake could get a word out , Sebastian turned to him , looking dead serious .

" Want me to tear down the house to help you vent ? " " Uh . Wait , what ? " Blake blurted out , totally caught off guard . He was completely baffled . " Tear down a house ? Wait , whose house are we talking about ? Where ? ' Blake was totally baffled , his mind spinning . " John , " Sebastian said , his voice low and icy . John , the infamous Ironface , stepped forward with respect . " Are they here yet ? " John answered , " Mr. Gray , they've already arrived at the villa entrance . " Blake froze for a moment . Blake's head darted left and right , totally spaced out .

His brain was still buffering , trying to process what just happened . Sebastian said , " Move . " He turned and strode off . Blake just stood there , mouth gaping like a confused frog . Before he could even react , John had already grabbed him and hauled him along . A cold wind swept through . The gang stood there frozen , still trying to process everything . So ... Do we just wait here until Mr. Pierce's surgery is done ? ' they wondered . They were confused . An hour later , inside the operating room . Stella and Emily walked in one after the other . " Mr. Gray didn't come with you ?

" Emily asked , giving the anesthesiologist and the rest of the crew a quick nod . Since they were all on the same team , no need for formalities . Stella yawned behind her mask . " Sebastian's asleep ," she said . Didn't wake him when I left . Emily paused , giving Stella a skeptical look . " You sure about that " Doctor , we've got ... " Another patient , already knocked out , was wheeled in , cutting Emily off . The third assistant checked the chart . " Acute appendicitis . " Stella sighed helplessly . Emily was shocked .

Behind her mask and cap , Stella's eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint . 6/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 321 DD . 57 % 55 vouchers Quinlan was still playing it safe . He didn't dare send over any re emergencies , so he just picked a basic appendectomy , the kind he'd let a med student handle . Stella looked up . Quinlan was up in the observation room , and when he caught her gaze through the big curved glass window , he flashed her a grin and waved like he was her biggest fan . ' Damn , I'm a genius ! ' Quinlan thought , practically patting himself on the back . Emily was shocked . ' If Mr.

Merrowe ever figures out he just missed his shot to witness a real miracle ... Emily thought . ' He'll be so sick with regret , he'll wish he could turn back time , Emily couldn't help but think . " Let's get started , " Stella said , not bothering with anything else . She hopped up to the operating table and was all business in a heartbeat . " On it , " Emily said . The knife came down . At the same time , " S - Sebastian , " Blake stammered , staring blankly at the ornate gates in front of him . ' Wait , isn't this Aunt Penelope's house ? Xander and Aunt Penelope are living here now .

And that old , beat - up Lexus van is still parked in the yard , Blake thought , completely lost . Sebastian was slouched against the hood of the car , lighting up a cigarette , the smoke curling between his long fingers . He thought , ' If it weren't for them , Stella would be in my arms right now , and I wouldn't have to drag myself out of bed in the middle of the night . Sebastian was surrounded by a stormy , almost sinister vibe . W " Demolish it , " Sebastian ordered , his voice cold and sharp . Blake froze for a moment .

The Yates crew , all pros at this , started smashing through the walls like a full - on demolition team . People inside the villa came running out , shrieking and panicking , but Sebastian didn't even look up . He just kept puffing on his cigarette , ice - cold and unbothered . Suddenly , his movements stilled . Sebastian glanced over at Blake . His eyes were dark and intense . " You like it ? " he asked , pointing at the little stone lion by the villas entrance . It was just about palm - sized , with a little ball clamped in its mouth . He sounded like he was trying to cheer up a kid .

Blake froze for a moment . Blake looked at the little lion , totally confused . ' Man , that thing is ugly , he thought . 7/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 321 DD ' Should I say I like it or not ? ' Blake hesitated , torn inside . In the end , he forced himself to say , " Yeah , I like it ! " Sebastian nodded . 57 % 1 55 vouchers Two minutes later , Blake just stood there , totally stunned , clutching two stone lions that had been ripped off the roof and dumped into his arms . Each one was so heavy that it kept sliding down , and he could barely keep them from hitting the floor .

Blake froze for a moment . He was confused . ' So this is what they mean by ' his love is as heavy as a mountain , huh ? ' Blake thought , arms shaking under the weight . ' Heavy ... As a mountain ... Mountain ... Mountain ... Ugh , this is killing me ! ' Blake groaned inwardly , feeling like his arms were about to snap . " Blake ! " Penelope was standing in the middle of the rubble , jabbing a finger at him and absolutely tearing into him . Blake , clutching the two stone lions , gave a goofy grin . " Eh ? " He thought , ' Suddenly , my back pain ? Gone ! ' My legs ? Totally fine !

' I could scarf down two more bowls of rice , easy ! ' Blake said , " What did you say ? " Penelope was saying angry gibberish . Blake shook his head , grinning like a total rascal . " Too windy out here , I can't hear you ! " He thought , ' Such a little punk ! ' In less than fifteen minutes , Penelope's place was reduced to a heap of rubble . Dust filled the air . " Let's go , " Sebastian said , his flawless face showing not a hint of emotion . Blake said , " Got it ! " He scampered after Sebastian , quick as a puppy . " Sebastian !

" Xander called out from behind , barely keeping his anger in check . Sebastian turned , giving him a cold , sharp look, one eyebrow raised . Xander froze . That single glance made Xander flash back to Stella , standing right in front of him with a steel pipe in hand , intimidating as hell . He took a deep breath . " Let Stella know . Pierce Group will always belong to me ! " Xander declared , his voice tight with defiance . 8/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 D Chapter 321 57 % 55 vouchers He bit out each word , jaw clenched in fury .

Sebastian's cigarette smoked lazily between his fingers , but his eyes behind the haze were cold as death , so chilling that Xander's swagger just melted away , his face stiffening under that icy stare . " You done ? " Sebastian asked , voice flat and cold . Xander froze . Sebastian let out a mocking laugh , flicked his cigarette to the ground with a cool move , and crushed it out under his shoe . Xander was so shaken he couldn't even get a word out . A cold dread shot through his chest , and his knees nearly buckled . But Sebastian didn't even bother to look back .

He just turned around and got into the car like Xander didn't exist . Blake , still hugging those two stone lions , scampered after him like a loyal puppy . The car window rolled down . Sebastian leaned out , his face coming back into view . His voice was icy as he spoke . 9/9 Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.