Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 329 He still had no luck . Sebastian pouted < 3.57 % EX 59 vouchers " Sebastian ... " Stella sent a message . When she didn't get a reply for a while , she turned her head , but Sebastian was nowhere to be seen . ' Where is he ?' Stella wondered . ' Where's my tall , handsome Sebastian ? ' she thought . Stella casually pushed the shopping cart with one hand , heading straight for the candy aisle . From afar , she could already spot Sebastian , and he stood head and shoulders above everyone else . Facing him was a little kid clutching a lollipop .

Sebastian glanced down at the little guy . He couldn't help but stare at Stella . The kid was awkward- With his little hands shaking , the kid nervously offered the lollipop up to Sebastian . It looked like he was about to burst into tears any second . ' Eek , scary stranger ! ' the kid thought . People nearby were casting curious glances , and just as the kid's parent mustered up the courage to intervene , Sebastian leaned down and , with unexpected seriousness , told the kid , " This one tastes better . " He picked up another candy of the same brand from the shelf and handed it to the kid .

Expressionless , he kept staring- The kid was stunned , and so was his parent . Passersby all looked this way . ' Is this guy for real ? He's got a face so good - looking it could crash the internet , and he's just standing here recommending candy ? ' everyone thought . Stella strolled over , smiling lightly . " Looks like you scared him . " Sebastian was all cold and distant , but the moment he spotted Stella , his whole vibe changed : his eyes lit up , and it was like the ice just melted away . People nearby couldn't believe what they were seeing .

Before Stella showed up , he was a total iceberg ; now , with her here , it was like night and day ... both with the same face . " Sorry about that ," Stella said lazily to the parent , casually grabbing Sebastian's hand . " He doesn't mean any harm The parent hesitated , " Uh , oh ... sure . " Looking at these two , any irritation just vanished into thin air Stella flashed a soft smile as she held the hand of that cold , mature man , and it was like they'd stepp TV romance . 1/5 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 DD . Chapter 329 They were handsome guys and pretty girls , total couple goals ..

And the best part ? That tall , frosty dude instantly went into puppy mode the second she grabbed his hand . " This is shipping overload . I can't handle how adorable they are 57 % 65 vouchers Stella took Sebastian by the hand and led him away from the crowd , but just before they left , Sebastian frowned and called out to the kid , " Hey , the one right next to it is even tastier ! " Sebastian's face was dead serious- The kid was speechless . A moment later , as they strolled along . Sebastian took over the shopping cart . Suddenly , Stella spoke up , her tone light and teasing .

" How do you even know that one tastes better ? " She glanced at him , half - joking , " Wait , don't tell me you actually own the candy company ? " Sebastian , caught off guard , looked momentarily awkward . He stayed silent , but his eyes flickered away . Stella stopped , narrowing her eyes . " Sebastian ? " Sebastian sighed , reached out , and took her hand . Then he started pointing at the candy displays . " That one , that one , and over here ... " He indicated several more . " All of them . " Stella sighed helplessly . Stella was utterly confused . ' All of them ?!

' Stella's mind short - circuited . Just these brands alone basically dominate 65 % of the candy market in Clusia . Just how many companies did he end up buying ? ' Stella though a little stunned . " You really have a thing for sweets , huh ? " Stella said , looking at the bright , imported candies . Then she looked back at Sebastian , whose face was handsome and cold as ever , showing emotion . But instead of thinking it was strange , she found his peculiar litt habits even more endearing . The two of them strolled slowly , heading toward the chocolate ale .

Out of nowhere , Sebastian broke the silence . " Back when I was lile , she just didn't like me . " He didn't say who , but Stella understood immediately . It was Bastienne , his mother . " She'd only be in a good mood after coming back from Jaflina . That's when she'd bring me a box of chocolates or some candy , " Sebastian said , his eyes blank as he stared at the candy self , sounding like he was talking about entirely . " I couldn't bring myself to eat them , so I'd stash each piece away in a jar and hide it up on the shelf Stella said nothing . She just listened quietly .

Sebastian gestured toward a candy jar sitting on the shelf . " But then , I came home one day , only to fi 2/5 else 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 D D Chapter 329 empty ." Stella shot him a look . 57 % 55 vouchers " I remembered every color of those wrappers . They were from this old Monterra candy company , and the wrappers were really unique . " I kept them for so long , so when I saw they were gone , it made me so mad . " Sebastian said , his eyes downcast , thick lashes casting shadows over his face . " What happened next ? " Stella asked softly .

" So I went and asked her , " Sebastian replied , his hands cold , his stare just as frosty . " She just shrugged and said the guest's daughter liked them , so she gave them away . " Then he paused and continued , " She was like , ' You never eat them anyway . And I shot back , ' I do eat them . " ' I liked them , ' Sebastian thought , ' but what I really liked was that they were from you . ' It was because you gave them to me , and they meant something special . ' That's why I couldn't bear to eat them . Sebastian instinctively squeezed Stella's hand .

" She said , ' What kind of boy likes eating candy ? That's disgusting . " Sebastian recalled his mother saying . She didn't even remember that those candies were the ones she gave me in the first place . " I don't care , I just love it ! " Sebastian retorted coldly , locking eyes with Stella . He repeated , " I love it . When I'm thirty , when I'm fifty , and even after I'm dead , I want my coffin packed full of candy ! " Stella sighed helplessly . She couldn't help but picture it for a second , then went quiet . Her silence stretched long enough for Sebastian to start fidgeting nervously .

He tugged at her hand . " Do you think I'm ... " He did't finish the word " weird . " Cool as ever , Stella reached out and grabbed the candy jar Sebastian had been pointing at , setting it carefully in the cart . " Before you fill it all the way up , aren't you gonna save a spot for me ? " Sebastian , caught off guard , looked momentarily awkward . Then , slowly , a spark lit in his deeply shadowed eyes . His fingers threaded through hers . Their fingers intertwined , hands locked together . " For mine , make sure they pack it with strawberry flavor , " Stella structed .

As soon as she finished , Sebastian leaned down and brushed a soft kiss against the corner of her lips . I out a smile , his heart melting into a puddle . He dipped his head again , aiming for the corner of her eye , but before he could get there , a slender fi Stella interrupted , " But ! " 3/5 hout let 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 D D. Chapter 329 Sebastian pursed his lips , blinking sheepishly . ༥ 57 % = 55 vouchers " Don't ! Even ! Think ! About ! Stealing ! Lucas's ! Chocolate ! Again ! " Stella warned word by word , her smile sweet but her tone unyielding . Stella just grinned at him .

Sebastian tried to defend himself , " I didn't- " Stella raised an eyebrow . " Not even leaving a note ." Sebastian stuttered , " I- " " No drawing , either , " she added . Sebastian was speechless . " Sebastian , okay ? " Stella prompted . " Alright , " he replied , clearly reluctant , yet still pulling her into his embrace . He snuggled right up to her . In the shadows , a pair of hands was capturing everything on camera . The eyes behind them glinted with malice . Sebastian froze mid - step , sharply turning toward the source , his gaze icy .

" Wearing an Edenbury Academy uniform- " " Just ignore them , " Stella said , not even glancing their way . She kept a firm grip on Sebastian's hand , refusing to let go . " If they snap a pic , let them put it out there ." Sebastian's eyes lit up . " Go public ? For real ? " Stella glanced up at him . " You're not up for it ? " If he wasn't into it , she honestly didn't care either way . " You promised ! If they catch us on camera , we're going public ! " Sebastian suddenly grabbed Stella , eyes sparkling . " Does that mean you'll finally make it official and claim me as yours ?

" Stella sighed helplessly . Is it too late to back out now ? ' she wondered . ' Is it just me , or are his eyes way too sparkly right now ? ' she thought . ' Hold up , what does he mean by " make it official " ? Why does it sound like I'm the villain here ? ' Stella mused , a little thrown off . " You will , right ? " Sebastian asked again , eyes practically begging for reassurance . Stella sighed helplessly . She spun on her heel and walked away " You're not gonna pretend we're not together , are you ? " Sebastian called after her .

Stella covered her ears , acting like she didn't hear a thing . 4/5 11:11 Mon , Feb 9 D Chapter 329 " Stella ! " Sebastian called , chasing after her . An hour later , Manny stepped back , arms crossed , marveling at Stella . Sebastian was speechless . Stella sighed helplessly . They both looked up , speechless , at Allan , who was dangling from a tree right at the entrance . 5/5 1 A Comment Send gift NOW 57 % Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.