Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 327 57 % 1 55 vouchers " I'm asking you , where are we ? " Stella slammed her pen down on the desk , the thuds sharp and forceful . Her icy stare and frosty demeanor sent a wave of intimidation crashing over the room , making everyone shiver . Even Blake flinched , and the other shareholders were practically trembling in their seats . " Xander , I'm talking to you ! " Stella's eyes were sharp and commanding , locking onto Xander's with a chilling intensity . The instant their eyes met , his fury vanished , and he found himself completely at her mercy .

Xander heard himself answer , " Pierce Group . " His pupils dilated in shock . He hadn't wanted to respond , but the words had spilled out anyway . Stella asked , " What position do you hold ? " Xander couldn't stop himself from answering , " CEO of Pierce Group ." Stella lifted her gaze , her eyes icy . " And your identity ? " Xander stammered , " Grandson . " Everyone else fell into stunned silence . Through this intense exchange , the others finally caught a glimpse of what Stella had truly been aiming for . " Mr.

Gray , " the police officer at the door greeted Sebastian with a respectful nod . Sebastian raised his hand , his long fingers pointing straight at Xander . The officer walked over to Xander . " Mr. Pierce , you're under arrest for suspicion of ... " Whatever the officer said after that blurred together for Xander . He only snapped back to reality when the cuffs clicked shut around his wrists and he was yanked to his feet . " Xander ," Blake called out , his voice slicing through the chaos and stopping him cold . The two of them locked eyes .

Blake spun his chair around and fixed Xander with a steady stare " Out of all the heirs in the Gray , Pierce , and Chase families , you're the only one who made it to CEO as a grandson " The old man really intended to hand everything over to you . " Xander felt as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over him in the dead of winter . His lips twitched , and he couldn't hide the shock on his face . They both knew that if Xander was led out of this building in handcuffs , his reputation would be ruined repair .

Blake said , " He only ever wanted me to stay alive , but the one who pushed me into this seat , step by st his hand and pointed at the empty CEO chair . " You did this ! " lifted Xander went rigid . 1/5 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 327 DD . ༥ , 57 % 2 55 vouchers Blake's hand landed on Xander's chest , and in that moment , it was like all the fight had been sucked out of him . His shoulders slumped , utterly defeated . That was it . ***** Meanwhile , on Sandridge Island , Lucas sat there , barely paying attention as he fiddled with the metal puzzle in his hands .

' It's only been an hour since Stella left . I already miss her , Lucas hought with a sigh . " Two hours now . I miss her even more . I really , really want her back , he couldn't help thinking . ' Stella's gone ... The thought lingered , echoing in his mind . A soft plop sounded . A small lock of hair slipped down , right over his eyes . Lucas blinked and lifted his tiny hand . He pinched the stray hair and tucked it back in place . ' All set ! It's wonderful . Lucas thought , clearly pleased with himself . Then he squeezed his little fists , all determined . A soft plop sounded again .

His hair slipped down again , blocking his eyes once more . Lucas opened his eyes wide . He puffed out his cheeks , totally grumpy . Next to him , Snowball was curled up like a big fluffy pillow . He lifted his head and peeked out the window . Outside , Big Ben was clutching a flowerpot while Scrappy waved a spatula , the two locked in a ridiculous standoff . Snowball just yawned , looking utterly unimpressed . Lucas yawned- All of a sudden , Snowball's eyes bulged out of his head .

Lucas scampered over to the cabinet , grabbed his little shark - shaped scissors , and started lining them up at his bangs , ready to snip away at the hair covering his eyes . ' Red alert ! Red alert ! ' Snowball panicked . Snowball shot up in a flash , his tail curling around Lucas's wrist the blink of an eye . He shook his head vigorously . ' No way ! ' Snowball freaked out , his eyes stretched wide with pan . Lucas tilted his head and said , " Chill . " He gave Snowball a friend pat on the head .

But then he reached for the scissors again 2/5 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 327 ས , 57 % = 55 vouchers " Damn ! " Snowball panicked , its eyes wide with terror . Suddenly , Snowball remembered Lucas's favorite chocolate candy jar ! Every time Lucas saw chocolate , he dropped everything and forgot all about danger . Then came a " whoosh " , just like wind . Snowball zoomed to the cabinet at lightning speed , bonking his big head against it . The giant jar wobbled and crashed down , rolling all over the floor . Just like that , Lucas was totally hooked . ' The candy jar ! The chocolate jar !

' His mind was completely filled with them . Lucas dropped his little shark scissors and raced over to his favorite jar , happiness bubbling all around him in a cloud of pink . All his worries vanished . ' Open ! The ! Jar ! ' A soft plop sounded . The next second , Lucas just went blank . He just sat there , completely motionless . He went full statue mode . Snowball was confused . He cautiously peeked over to check on Lucas . Snowball sat in silence for a while . Snowball thought , ... blank stare ... Empty ? Seriously ? Wait , not totally empty , and there's a piece of paper in there .

Snowball watched as Lucas just flipped the jar over and gave it a shake , totally deadpan . The small piece of paper drifted down and landed on the floor . It landed face - up . There was a cartoon figure on it , holding a piece of chocolate and wearing a cold , smug smirk . That was a smug , icy grin . Lucas just smiled back , unfazed . Snowball , standing right beside him , suddenly shivered . He quietly tapped the floor - to - ceiling window with the tip of his tail , signaling for those two goofballs outside to come in .

Both Big Ben and Scrappy whipped their heads around and the fell completely silent . ' Red alert ! Red alert ! Level one rage detected ! ' it thought . Lucas put his hands on his hips , puffed up like a baby dragon , and cut loose with a mighty roar . 3/5 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 D D. Chapter 327 Downstairs at Pierce Group , Sebastian's phone buzzed . ས 3 57 % 55 vouchers He was in the middle of giving Blake some instructions , but he just glanced at the screen , his face blank , and blocked the number without a second thought . Kendrick's lawyer pushed up his glasses . " Ms. Carter , Mr. Pierce ..

But before he could finish , Stella's phone buzzed . " Hold on , " Stella said . She'd set that ringtone just for Lucas . Stella glanced at her phone totally blanking out for a second . After a brief pause , she looked over at Sebastian . " Mr. Gray ? " Blake stared confusedly at Sebastian , who suddenly froze mid - action . Sebastian even shuffled a couple of steps closer to Blake , like he was subtly dodging something . ' Probably just my imagination , ' Blake thought . ' Come on , Sebastian's basically a superhero . Nothing can stop hin ! ' Blake reassured himself .

' No way he'd ever dodge anything , ' Blake thought . Stella calmly put her phone away . " Go on . " Kendrick's lawyer pulled a box from his briefcase and handed it to her . " Mr. Pierce gave this to me before the accident . It's an additional token of thanks from him ." Stella raised an eyebrow and took it . For once , Stella's face actually changed when she opened the box Inside was Sunspire , the exact rare herb she'd sent Broderick hunting for , one of the three legendary survival herbs , and the only thing that could cure Sebastian .

Such stuff cannot even be found on the Isle of Solitude . With just this single plant , Kendrick could have survived another thirty years , even with a malignant tumor . But Stella smiled . The one trapped in the game was also the mastermind pulling the strings . She had to throw herself at the tiger to bring everything full circle . Only then would everything truly be complete . Stella asked , her tone casual , " Did he say anything else ? " The lawyer pushed up his glasses . " Mr. Pierce said that once you saw this , you'd understand . No words smiled and cast a knowing glance at Blake .

After everything life had thrown at him , Blake was no longer the man people used to underestimate All the immature , unrealistic , and insecure parts of him had settled deep inside , shaping who he had the drama , both Pierce Group and Ion Wing Drones were finally back in the hands of their true mas 4/5 sary ." He E ll 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 327 DD . 57 % 55 vouchers " I'll take it , " Stella said , giving the lawyer a casual nod as she took the box . Then , with one hand in her pocket , she strolled over to Sebastian . Now they were even .

Sebastian , caught off guard , looked momentarily awkward . He noticed Stella approaching out of the corner of his eye , stayed silent , and casually reached out to pull Blake over by the arm . Blake was confused . " Sebastian , " Stella called from behind him . The sound of her voice sent a shiver up his spine . ' Why does her voice always give me chills ? ' Sebastian thought . He was confused . 5/5 Comment Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.