Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 324 The door opened . 57 % 55 vouchers A figure shot out from the passenger seat like a human - shaped bur , doubled over , and hurled right into the flower bed at the entrance of Pierce Group , The security guards at Pierce Group were speechless . ' Corporate warfare really is nasty business ! ' one of them thought ' Messing with our energy flow like that ? For real ? ' another guard thought . As they thought this , they shot accusing looks at Blake , who had just stepped out of the car . Blake , still holding the car door with one hand , caught their stares and was left speechless .

' Seriously ? I just got blamed out of nowhere ! ' Blake thought . He was totally helpless to explain himself . Meanwhile , Stella got out from behind the wheel of her flashy red sports car . She slammed the door shut with a bang . Today , she wore a black shirt and gray wide - leg suit pants , the sharp tailoring highlighting her cool , no - nonsense vibe . Behind her , a row of black Mercedes - Benzes rolled to a stop , and people got out at their own pace . " Stella ! " Blake's eyes lit up as he strode toward her with determination . Stella gave a cool nod .

Her black sleeves , rolled up to her elbows , looked crisp and shar " Let's go , " she said . Blake straightened up . " Got it ! " At the entrance of Pierce Group , the security guards and bodyguards could only watch as Stella led her crew , all dressed in black , up the steps . With her hands in her pockets and a luxury black watch worth millions flashing coldly on her wrist , she looked as icy as ever . Her face was totally unreadable . The bodyguards were speechless . Outwardly , they kept a straight face , but inside , they were absolutely losing it .

Huge beads of sweat slid down their foreheads . ' Why does it have to be her again ?! That demon queen ! ' they all hought . As Stella reached the top step , she gave the bodyguards a lazy one - over , her overwhelming aura crushing them without even trying . With a faint , polite smirk , she asked , " So , do we need to throw down?" The bodyguards were speechless . 1/4 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 DD . Chapter 324 ' If you ask like that , then , we're definitely stepping aside ! ' they all thought .

57 % i 55 vouchers The next second , the security guards just stared in shock as the Bodyguards , who'd been all tough and full of swagger a moment ago , scattered like startled birds , clearing the way in an instant , no hesitation at all . " What about you guys ? " Stella asked coolly , glancing at the security guards . The security guards just said , " Please . " We value our lives too ! ' they thought . Stella nodded , her hands never leaving her pockets as she led he crew toward the elevators . No one dared to get in their way .

Employees passing by couldn't help but sneak glances , stunned and intimidated by her powerful vibe . Everyone went dead silent , scared stiff . Stella , unfazed by the silence , hit the elevator button and walked right in . Blake made a mental note of everything , storing it away for later ' Hmm , Blake mused to himself . ' Note to self : First rule of being a CEO . Commanding presence ! Blake thought . Inside the elevator , " Stella , I've got 6 % of the shares in total , " Blake said .

He'd had his crew scoop up some yesterday , but they got in toote and didn't have as much cash as that mysterious whale , so all they managed were a handful of scattered shares . Stella just gave a noncommittal hum , then , out of nowhere , asked , " You ever hear about the mysterious shareholder at Pierce Group ? " She'd dug into it herself yesterday , but still couldn't uncover who this person was . All she knew was that they held 5.7 % of the shares . Blake froze for a moment . He really had no idea , so he glanced over at the lawyer who was always by Kendrick's side .

The lawyer hesitated for a moment , then finally shook his head . He was playing dumb . The lawyer wasn't lying . Even Kendrick had no clue who this person actually was . They'd never attended a board meeting , so eventually , everyone just forgot about them . If it weren't for today's drama , this mysterious shareholder wouldn't even be on anyone's radar , let alone the prize everyone's fighting for . The elevator doors slid open . They'd reached the top floor of Pierce Group . The conference room doors were shut tight . 2/4 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 DD .

Chapter 324 57 % 55 vouchers Xander's secretary stood up , looking surprised . " You are ? " But the moment she saw Blake , her voice cut off mid - sentence . Fabian , the big guy , didn't even look at anyone . He just walked up and kicked the closed door in . Everyone inside just stared in shock at the door now lying flat on the floor . Stella sighed helplessly . Stella turned to Fabian , her face totally blank . Fabian was stunned . It was just plain awkward .

Fabian kept lifting his hands , like he was about to try and prop the door back up , but his serious face couldn't hide how lost he looked . Xander was slumped in the chairman's seat , looking exhausted and grim after a sleepless night . He turned his head to glare at Stella . Their eyes locked , and the air between them practically sizzled with silent hostility . " Security ! Where the hell are the guards ?! " Xander barked . Stella shot him a not - quite - smile , cool and mocking . Xander finally snapped .

He snatched up the folder in front of him and hurled it at Stella , his face twisted with rage . The directors around him recoiled in fright , but Stella didn't even flinch . She just tilted her head , letting the papers flutter to the ground . Who was in charge here ? The answer couldn't be clearer . " Mr. Pierce , calm down , " someone tried to remind him gently .. Xander snapped , " Don't tell me what to do ! " " Why bother ? " Stella said , striding forward , her heels crunching over the scattered papers .

Blake walked beside her , his presence just as commanding , nothing like the good - for - nothing rich kid everyone used to know . This was the first time Blake had ever stepped into this conference room in an official capacity . The long conference table was packed on both sides , and whether by chance or design , two seats at the front were left empty . Blake stepped forward , and just as everyone expected him to sit down , he paused , turned with a respectful and serious expression to Stella , and said , " Stella , please . This seat is yours . " Everyone was too shocked to make a noise .

Most of the directors had attended Conrad's press conference yesterday , so they knew better than anyone . This seemingly laid - back , indifferent girl was actually a force to be reckoned wit Nobody said a word . Stella shot Blake a hard , penetrating look , then strode over , her heels echoing with authority on the cold floo Before long , she was right by Blake's side . She lifted her hand , clamped it down on his shoulder , and with no - nonsense shove , sent all six feet of B the seat with a solid thud . 3/4 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 DD Chapter 324 Everyone was at a loss for words .

Blake froze for a moment . Stella said in a flat , commanding voice , " You sit ." ' Oh snap ! ' the whole room thought . ས . 57 % 55 vouchers Fabian , who'd been quietly trying to prop the door back up , looked up and saw Xander's face flushed with rage . He looked like his veins might pop any second . As if sensing Xander's glare , Stella lifted her eyes , calm as ever . " Thanks for handing me the perfect excuse to get Blake onto the Pierce Group board . " Xander's eyes went wide with shock . And Blake , his heart skipped a beat .

Last night , Stella and Aunt Penelope had made it sound like Stella was the one joining the board . He'd thought that was the plan . ' Wait , how did it end up being me ? ' Blake wondered , completely blindsided . ' Wait , did something just get mixed up ? ' Blake thought , totally thrown off . After that split - second heart - stopping shock , his brain just explogled . He was completely overwhelmed . " You ... " Xander shot to his feet , eyes wide with shock as he stared at Stella . " Have you been scheming from the start ? Was Pierce Group always your target ?

" Stella just smirked , neither confirming nor denying . " Xander , I warned you , " she said . Xander snapped , " You ! " Suddenly , a chill ran down his spine as something clicked in his mind . ' No , she really did make it clear to me . That day ... Xander thought , his mind spinning . 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.