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Chapter 322 Sebastian's voice was low and meaningful as he replied , " Not necessarily ." Then the car window slid up , shutting out the world . Xander's heart skipped a beat . He watched the black Maybach drive away . 57 % 55 vouchers Penelope's mother - in - law stood amid the rubble , sobbing uncontrollably . " Bandits ! They're a bunch of damned bastards ! " " Xander , what are we going to do ? " Penelope's hands were shaking . Xander's eyes grew cold and ruthless . " Call those old geezers . If anyone dares to sell Pierce Group shares , don't blame me for what happens next !

" He would never let that good - for - nothing Blake surpass him . At the entrance of Haliville Second Hospital , Blake was still holding the two small stone lions in his arms . " M - Mr . Gray , we're here ." The car had been parked for over a minute , but Sebastian sat motionless , his eyes fixed on Blake , unreadable and intense . Sebastian's eyes flickered . Sebastian said flatly , " I've never been here before ." Blake was stunned . ' Huh ? ' Blake blinked , totally lost . He blinked at Sebastian in confusion , looking totally lost .

Sebastian said , " Stella thinks I'm still asleep ." She even kissed his ear before leaving . Blake froze for a moment . Sebastian said , " I ! Am ! Still ! Asleep ! " ' She absolutely cannot find out ! ' Sebastian thought . He shot Blake a death glare . Snapping out of it , Blake nodded frantically . Looking pleased with himself , Sebastian pointed at the car door signaling for Blake to get out . Blake got out of the car . With a stone lion tucked under each arm , he watched as the doo slammed in his face and the car sped off , leaving him behind .

Still a bit dazed and lugging the weight of " his love " in his arms . He wandered toward the hospital , to the surgery observation room . 1/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 322 Quinlan was so stunned as he stared downstairs that he didn't even notice his cup tilting in his hand . ' She's actually performing a no - vision procedure ? ' Quinlan thought , his mind spinning . ༢ དྭེ , 57 % 55 vouchers There were only a handful of surgeons in all of Clusia who could pull off something like this , and every single one of them was over fifty .

So sought - after that regular folks would wait a whole year just to see them . Yet this young girl right here , she found the middle cerebral artery beneath a malignant tumor within three seconds of opening the skull , then went in with the scalpel at lightning speed . Her technique was so intense , Quinlan's heart was pounding so hard it almost hurt just watching her . It instantly took him back to that legendary live stream on Lilac Medical Forum , the one the medical community still gossiped about , always speculating about the mysterious lead surgeon . That was the time when Mr.

Quinn's grandson had a febrile seizure , and the surgeon was actually asked to perform a thoracotomy . He'd been one of the first skeptics , quick to throw shade . Why would you crack open the chest for a febrile seizure before even trying to bring the fever down ? ' he'd thought at the time . But in the end , the surgeon not only proved him wrong , but totally made fools of tens of thousands of doctors watching the stream . It was honestly mind - blowing . Even Samuel , Emily's mentor , actually came out and dropped a comment during the stream . Wait .

Quinlan's jaw practically hit the floor . ' Emily ?! ' Quinlan's mind spun . ' Wasn't Emily the assistant in that last surgery ? ' he wondered . He thought , ' Hold up . The lead surgeon last time also did a no - vision procedure ! ' Hold on . Last time ... As the realization dawned , Quinlan's eyes grew wider and wider Meanwhile , inside the operating room , Stella , with a cool , almost casual air , had already managed to cleanly separate the entire malignant tumor from Kendrick's brain , not even leaving scratch on the middle cerebral artery .

Quinlan , still in a daze , lifted his wrist and checked his watch , disbelief written all over his face . He thought , ' Normally , this kind of surgery would take at least fie and a half hours , but now ... ' Only half an hour had passed ??? ' Quinlan was so stunned he couldn't even speak . Quinlan's eyes welled up with tears of regret . ' Why the hell did I only send in a stupid appendectomy ?! ' he screamed inside . ' Why ?! Why ?! " he howled in his mind , 2/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 322 Quinlan felt like throwing himself on the floor and having a full blown meltdown .

Meanwhile , in Jaffina , the night was pitch black , the wind howlin Geezer stood outside a sprawling mansion , his eyes fixed on the imposing gates . " Now that's what I call prime energy flow ! " Geezer exclaimed , his eyes lighting up .. He reached up and brushed aside his favorite cartoon figure pin " The Clinton family , huh ... " Geezer muttered , a sly grin spreading across his face . ***** 57 % SS Vouchers Outside the operating room at Haliville Second Hospital , " Mr. Pierce , " one of his friends said , returning with some bread . " You should eat something .

" Blake replied , " I can't eat ." The two small stone lions sat on either side of him , like silent stone guardians . His friend looked like he wanted to say something , but held back He'd looked it up . Blake's grandfather's malignant tumor was especially dangerous , especially since it wrapped around the entire middle cerebral artery . He didn't know much about medicine , but even he could see tha the failure and mortality rates for this surgery were sky- high . It was seriously high . He thought , ' It isn't that I don't trust Stella , it's just that if anything happens , I'm afraid Mr.

Pierce won't be able to take it . " How long has the surgery been going on ? " Blake asked , his hands and feet icy with nerves . " A little over half an hour , " his friend replied , checking his watch " Still got a ways to go ." Blake fell silent . After a while , " Uh ... you ... " Blake looked up , hesitating . His friend said , " Just say it , Mr. Pierce . " Blake glanced around at the guys , some squatting , some standing . Then he asked , " How long have we all known each other ? " The others looked at each other . " No clue . " His friend grinned , " Nine years and 364 days .

Tomorrow's our ten - year anniversary ." He scratched his head , grinning sheepishly . He never forgot a single day . Blake looked down and smiled , too . " Alright , I won't beat around the bush . I need you guys to help me out ." The lackeys straightened up , all serious . " Just say the word , Mr. Perce ! " 3/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 322 57 % E55 vouchers Blake's eyes turned cold . " Help me out . Tonight , we're buying up Pierce Group shares . Every single one we can get our hands on ! " The guys stared at him , shocked . " Mr. Pierce , you ... Are you serious ?

" But before anyone could say another word , the operating room doors burst open . Everyone was stunned . Wait , already ? ' they all thought , minds spinning . ' Is it really over ? ' disbelief flashing across their faces . At the same time , on Sandridge Island , on the large bed in Stellas bedroom , Sebastian , having changed into pajamas again , lay with a pale , expressionless face , staring at the ceiling . The plain plant he'd brought in from his room was soaking up the moonlight , swaying lazily back and forth . It was the picture of relaxation .

But honestly , it was such an eyesore . Sebastian reached out and cocooned himself from head to toe in the thin blanket that still carried Stella's scent . Then he just rolled around in it , unable to settle down . Suddenly , half his face poked out from under the edge of the blanket . Lucas was standing there on the floor , barefoot with his little shark onesie on , hugging his pillow tight . Lucas just stared at him , looking totally puzzled . Sebastian , caught in the act , was momentarily awkward . There was a brief pause . " What are you doing here ? " Sebastian asked , his voice icy .

Lucas stretched out his tiny hand and pointed at the empty spot beside Sebastian . " She's out , " Sebastian replied coolly . Lucas looked like he was lost in thought . Both sat there , expressionless . The next second , clutching his pillow , Lucas tossed it onto the bed with a thud and scrambled up , using his tiny arms and legs . Sebastian poked Lucas right in the center of his forehead with a old finger . Lucas blinked , looking totally confused . Sebastian nudged him . The adorable little guy tumbled across the soft carpet . Plop ! He landed face down on the carpet .

4/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 322 Lucas puffed out his cheeks like a little puffer , all sulky and mad ' Uncle Sebastian is so mean ! ' Lucas seethed inwardly . 57 % 1 55 vouchers Sebastian tilted his chin , his handsome face still blank . But seeing Lucas go full puffer again , he just snorted , cold and amused . " Hmph ! " But instead , Lucas patted his little butt , got himself up , and toddled right back to the bed , holding out his chubby arms to Sebastian . " Hug ! " he said , his voice sweet and pleading . He blinked . He was so adorable that it could melt anyone's heart .

Their eyes met . Sebastian was speechless . He narrowed his eyes . ' Ugh , this kid is too much ! ' I'm totally being melted by his cuteness ! ' Sebastian thought , feeling a little helpless . Outside the intensive care unit at Haliville Second Hospital , Stella stood there with one hand in her pocket , scrolling through her phone . Cassie was moving fast . Even though the news about Conrad's accident hadn't officially leaked , with the top brass keeping things on the down - low , plenty of savvy investors were already making moves .

On top of that , a bunch of Haliville's elite families at the meeting held shares in Pierce Group , and anyone who'd ever crossed paths with Conrad was getting grilled by the military . Carlos and Xander were right in the firing line . Businessmen are all about chasing profits , but nothing freaks them out more than getting tangled up with the authorities . With all that cash power in play , Pierce Group shares were getting dumped like crazy . Charmaine : [ We've got a bit of a problem . ] Stella took her time replying with a question mark .

Charmaine : [ There's a mysterious shareholder in Pierce Group . We can't find a single trace about them . ] Shark : [ Not even you guys ? ] Charmaine : [ Nope . ] Stella raised an eyebrow . ' Now that's intriguing ,' she mused . Charmaine : [ This shareholder owns 5.7 % of the shares , and that 7 % is the real game - changer . ] After a while , Stella shot back a lazy " Got it , " and left it at that . A steaming cup of coffee slid into view . " What are you thinking about ? " Emily asked , juggling two coffee as she peeked into the room .

5/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 322 ' Man , Blake is seriously ugly when he cries , Emily snarked to herself . 57 % 55 vouchers " Nothing , " Stella replied casually , taking the coffee and sipping it slowly before tossing her phone back into her pocket . Emily stretched her neck . " My parents were at the press conference today . " She tilted her head . " They came back and told me you totally blew them away with how cool you were . " Stella just clinked her cup against Emily's in response . Emily said , " Oh , and the Tongalians just sent an invitation to the Penn School .

" She squeezed her paper cup . They even went out of their way to post it on Instagram and Facebook , showing off in Clusia , Monterran , and Tongalian . And the invitation was personally signed and sent by Paul's former top disciple , who had betrayed him and now went by Carmelo , the vice president of the Herbal Medicine Guild . Emily let out a cold laugh . " Exactly as you predicted ." Emily said , " These people are absolutely disgusting ! " Stella downed her coffee in one go , then tossed the empty cup into the trash with a single hand . " I'll take you home .

" " No need , my parents are waiting for me downstairs , " Emily said a little embarrassed . She added , " They just think it's too late and worry about me ." Stella paused for a second . At that moment , the door to the ward opened , and the lackey stepped out . " Stella , Mr. Pierce asked me to take you both home . " " No need , " Stella said flatly . " Tell him to call me in the morning . " After a beat , Stella added , " Xander's holding a board meeting at Pierce Group tomorrow morning . " With that , she just left , not bothering to say anything else .

An hour later , on Sandridge Island . Stella pulled her bike right into the garage , hopped in the elevater , and went straight upstairs . The door opened . Snowball slowly lifted his big head off the floor . As soon as he saw her, he started rubbing his big head all over her hand , super affectionate . ' Mm ... Snowball thought , feeling pretty content . ' Nice ,' he thought , satisfied . ' No trace of that flashy snake's scent ! ' Snowball thought , feeling pretty smug . Right then , she just yawned . The big white snake tilted his head and dozed off again .

Stella stepped over the big lump and made her way to the bed . There they were . Sebastian and Lucas , uncle and nephew , heads pressed together , both with those signature long Gray lashes covering their eyes . One was a little angel , the other a big emon king 6/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 D D. Chapter 322 Stella sat down at the edge of the bed and bent down to give Lucas a gentle kiss . Her slender , snow - white fingers softly caressed Sebastian's dark hair . She thought , ' He is so cute .' ' If he wasn't just faking sleep , ' she snarked to herself .

' Should I tell him his lashes are still twitching ? ' Stella teased inwardly . སོ ཊཱི , 57 % 55 vouchers The peregrine falcon poked its head out from beside Lucas's pillow , instantly grabbing Stella's attention . She instinctively moved her hand away from Sebastian's hair and gave the chubby falcon a shushing gesture . But in the very next moment , Sebastian , eyes still closed , reached out with his long , slender fingers and , guided by the sound , caught the chubby little peregrine with pinpoint accuracy He gave it a sneaky pinch . Eggie chirped in confusion .

With its chubby little belly wobbling , Eggie dangled in the air for a moment . Sebastian tossed it right into the pot with the plain plant . After his sneaky move , Sebastian slid his hand back under the blanket , acting all innocent , pretending that anything ever happened . Stella sighed helplessly . She thought , ' Fine , whatever . She got up , ready to take a shower . But she didn't move . She glanced down and saw that sneaky hand had somehow slipped out from under the edge of the blanket again . She couldn't even say a word . " Sebastian ? " she asked .

Sebastian kept his eyes closed , his shirt collar loose , and showed off a tempting stretch of skin . He looked all harmless and ridiculously good - looking , like he was throwing a little tantrum . " I want one too , " Sebastian grumbled , his cold , handsome face half - hidden in the warm glow of the bedside lamp . Sebastian slowly opened his eyes , a hint of accusation flickering in his gaze . Stella sighed helplessly . Sebastian began , " You , " but his words died on his lips . She blinked .

Stella swept her hair aside with one hand , braced herself on the pillow next to his face , and leaned in , pressing her lips to his . The air between them grew thick and steamy . After a moment , both of them were left catching their breath , bu just as things were heating up , they both turned their heads , only to see Snowball staring right at them , unblinking . 7/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 * Chapter 322 D ༥༣ 57 % - 55 vouchers The peregrine falcon was staring at them . Even the plain plant seemed to be watching . Sebastian , caught in the act , was momentarily awkward .

Stella sighed helplessly . Early morning in Jaffina , the city woke up to screams and shouts erupting from every corner of the elite neighborhoods . chaos among the rich and powerful . All of them were robbed blind . Stuff that got swiped ? Everything from rare herbs , ancient books fancy jewelry , and even ... A freaking wig ??? The wildest part ? The thief slipped past every single family's security system and guards , came and went like a ghost , not a single camera caught a thing , not even a trace left behind . Or so everyone thought . But actually , there was something left behind .

A totally absurd , laugh - out - loud , and utterly baffling cartoon figure stamp .. At the Clinton family estate , in a room decorated with a delicate , dreamy aesthetic , a pale - faced girl bit her lower lip , flipping through the safe with trembling hands . ' Gone ! ' she panicked . ' Everything I kept here is gone ! ' Her heart dropped . " Sophie ? " There was a knock at the door . Sophie quickly closed the safe , took a couple of deep breaths to steady herself , and went to open the door . " Mom , " she forced a harmless smile . " Is something wrong ?

" She coughed lightly , as if she was still feeling weak . Her mother looked at her , frowning . " Are you still not feeling well ? Should I call the family doctor ? " Sophie was the only daughter of her late father's closest friend . After she was adopted , she and her husband treated her just like their own . When their real daughter disappeared , she clung to Sophie even more , making her the heart of the family , Sophie shook her head . " Mom , did you need something ? " Her voice was tinged with nerves . She finally remembered her reason for coming . " There was a break - in at home .

I wanted to ask if you lost anything ? " This time , the Clinton family got totally cleaned out . The whole safe room was picked over . More than half the stuff was gone . Even the rare herbs they'd been saving for Sophie , just in case she ever needed them , were all snatched up . She was so mad she could chew nails . Sophie's heart dropped , but she forced a smile and shook her head , trying to sound casual . " Nope , nothing's missing . " 8/9 11:10 Mon , Feb 9 D D. Chapter 322 She was totally lying . But her mother was too spaced out to catch it .

ས ཏཱི 57 % - 55 vouchers Meanwhile , at the inner sanctum of Bar Street , a white skull with a wild , ridiculous afro wig perched on top was posed like it was rocking out on a guitar . " Tsk , tsk , Jaffina really is a goldmine , " ViperShade said , nodding satisfaction as he counted up the loot the Geezer had brought back from his night of " glory . " The three old - timers nearby didn't even dare to breathe too loudly . Suddenly , Serpentina raised an eyebrow . " What's that ? " she said , pointing at the necklace Geezer was twirling between his fingers .

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