Paid To Care, Destined To Conquer Novel

Chapter 331 Chapter 331 ***** GI 56 % 55 vouchers Big Ben had already finished digging the hole and looked up at Lucas , giving him a thumbs - up . Lucas kept a straight face as he carefully pulled out the lock of hair Allan had cut off . He'd even tied it up with his favorite shark hair tie . He clasped his hands together , closed his eyes , and said a little prayer . Then, with a plop , he dropped the hair into the hole . His eyes sparkled with anticipation . Then he started filling in the hole . " Plant a hair , harvest a hair .

May it grow back thick and strong ," Big Ben murmured , hands clasped in a little prayer . Snowball wagged the tip of his tiny tail with extra enthusiasm . Suddenly , Big Ben felt a tap - tap on his shoulder . " Who's there ? " Big Ben snapped his head around . He was greeted by a grinning white skull sporting a wild afro wig flashing him a creepy smile . Big Ben felt silent . ' Did I just see a ghost or what ? ' Big Ben thought , feeling completely spooked. ' Not sure . Better check again . Big Ben thought, taking another look at the skull . He couldn't take his gaze off Stella .

Five shadows suddenly descended at the same time . Lucas , still squatting on the ground , looked up to see five faces beaming down at him , all grinning . " Kiddo- " Lucas's eyes went wide . He blinked rapidly . Meanwhile , Snowball was dangling in mid - air , pinched by his midsection and swaying back and forth , making nothing but muffled sounds . ' Fucking the aba ! ' Snowball thought , totally speechless . It was the next morning , Stella sensed something unusual as she came downstairs . She poured herself some water at the island .

When she looked up , Allan was by the window , holding the Obsidian Orchid , enjoying the sunlight , and watching her . He couldn't take his gaze off Stella . As soon as Stella glanced over , Allan quickly looked away . Stella was speechless . 1/6 111 O < 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 331 ' His acting is a little too dramatic . ' Stella thought . Stella took a sip of water , and sure enough , Allan's thoughtful gaze found its way back to her . He stared at Stella . 56 % 55 vouchers Stella set her glass down , face totally blank .

Just as she was about to speak , a cute , muffled snore drifted into her ears . ' Wait , is that snoring coming from the tree ? ' Stella thought , slightly confused . He tilted his head up to look at her . Up in the garden tree , Snowball was curled into a big fluffy ball , with Lucas sprawled on top of him , thumb in his mouth , sleeping like a baby . He looked just like a chubby little cherub , all milky and adorable , And right under the tree- Big Ben had plugged himself in and was now totally zonked out , deep in sleep mode . Stella sighed helplessly .

' Were they out digging for treasure last night or what ? ' Stella wondered . Why do they all look so wiped out ? ' Stella thought . Seeing Stella look up at the tree , Allan's eyes lit up . He'd been tossing and turning all night , unable to sleep . The question of whether Stella was the Clintons ' lost daughter had occupied his thoughts all night . ' This is it ! ' Allan thought , his heart pounding with excitement . Allan hugged the Obsidian Orchid and tiptoed over , sneaking up right behind Stella . He lifted his hand . Just need to grab a single strand ...

' Allan thought , his fingers itching to snatch a hair . ' Just a strand ... just a little bit ... just a single hair ... ' Allan muttered in his mind , his fingers tingling with excitement . Then he kept muttering that in his mind . ' Once I get it , straight to the lab for a DNA test ! ' Allan thought , a sly grin spreading across his face . He giggled . In Allan's mind , a cartoon mini - me was standing with his hands on his hips , cackling like a villain . ' Damn , I'm a genius ! " he thought , feeling smug . He stretched out his evil claw , ready to snatch a strand of hair .

The very next moment , Stella's lazy voice floated over , " Touch my hair and I'll chop your hand off ! " Her words were icy cold . She didn't even bother to turn around . Allan froze , momentarily speechless . His smile froze on his lips . 2/6 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 331 " Stella , do you have eyes in the back of your head or something ? Allan gawked , completely floored . Stella shot him a sideways glance . She arched an eyebrow . ' Does he seriously think his sketchy little scheme was actually subtle ? ' Stella thought , rolling her eyes .

By the stairs , Sebastian was coming down , talking on the phone . He replied in a flat voice , barely showing any emotion , and shot Allan a look as he passed . Allan didn't know what to say for a moment . He instantly took a big step back , hugging the Obsidian Orchid for dear life . Sebastian hung up the phone . 56 % 55 vouchers He walked over to them . " Bernard's leaving Jaffina today . He wants us to drop by . " Then he turned to Allan and added , " Call Morgan . " Allan instantly straightened up .

" On it ." " Let's eat first ," Sebastian said , then reached over with practiced case and tied Stella's hair into a loose , low bun , messy but stylish , with a few strands falling casually by her cheeks , making her already stunning face look even more refined . Stella gave a lazy wave of her hand , signaling him to look up . Sebastian looked up . Lucas slept soundly . Sebastian was speechless . He lifted his foot and gave Snowball's tree a solid kick . Lucas blinked sleepily , rolled over without thinking , and dropped straight into Uncle Sebastian's expressionless arms with a dull thud .

Lucas let out a big yawn . ' Ugh , so sleepy ... he thought , still half - asleep . Lucas was so sleepy his eyelids were practically glued shut . His tiny hands just clutched his spoon , totally zoned out . Stella rested her chin in her hand , eyeing Lucas as she drifted in thought . There was a weird noise coming from the corner . Someone was licking their tongue . Sebastian was speechless . Then the noise sounded again . Stella was confused . 376 111 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 331 The noise sounded again and again . Allan didn't know what to say for a moment .

Everyone turned in unison to see where the noise was coming from . It was Jake . That big goof was hugging his phone , tapping away , and clicking his tongue nonstop . John rolled his eyes . He lifted his foot and gave Jake a solid kick . " Ow ! John , what was that for ? " Jake yelped , rubbing his butt and looking genuinely wronged . John shot him a cold look and jerked his chin toward Sebastian . Jake turned his head . He was stunned for a moment . Allan took a sip of his coffee . " What's with all the noise ? " Jake instantly perked up , his eyes lighting up .

" Those rich families in Jaffina just got robbed ! " Even John glanced over at his brother , eyebrows raised in surprise . " Robbed ? " Stella paused , one eyebrow arching . ' Wait , what ? ' Allan took a sip of his rich coffee . " Now that's interesting . Lucas's little head kept nodding against the table . ' So sleepy ... he thought , barely able to keep his eyes open . 56 % 55 vouchers Jake glanced down at his phone . " Those rich families are too embarrassed to go public about it , so they all want the Lion Squad to look into it . " " So what got stolen ? " Allan set his coffee cup down .

These people always act so high and mighty , and now that they've been robbed , they're still worried about saving face ? ' Jake just grinned . ' Here comes the list , ' Jake thought , grinning to himself . " Imperial jade beads ! " Jake announced . Lucas , who was practically dozing off at the table , suddenly perked up like he'd just received a secret signal . Before anyone could react , he jumped down from his chair and dashed straight for the outside corner . A moment later , he came running back and tossed a string of gleaming , emerald - green imperial jade beads onto the table .

Stella was confused . Sebastian was speechless . Allan didn't know what to say for a moment . Both John and Jake were confused too . 4/6 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 331 Lucas slowly climbed back into his chair , instantly zoned out , his head bobbing as he drifted off again . Everyone just stared at the imperial jade beads on the table , totally speechless . Jake pulled up a photo from the group chat and compared it with the jade beads on the table . He had no idea until he lined them up side by side , and then he early jumped out of his seat .

' Damn , isn't this the exact one that got swiped ?! ' Jake thought , his eyes wide . " Bro , bro , bro ! " Jake shouted , slapping John's arm . John rolled his eyes . ' Cut it out ! ' John thought , his expression cold and annoyed . Sebastian glanced up . " Go on ." Jake swallowed hard . " Chaos Syndicate's Medicine King Cauldrom ! " 56 % 55 vouchers Lucas perked up again , hopped off his chair , and scampered to another corner , his tiny butt sticking up in the air as he rummaged around .

A moment later , he came wobbling back , clutching an old , ancient - looking cauldron in his soft little hands , shaking with the effort . A soft plop sounded . He plunked it right down on the table . Stella was confused , and so was Sebastian . Allan didn't know what to say for a moment . Both John and Jake were confused . Sebastian frowned . " Keep going ! " Jake said , " Sedative pills ? " Lucas scampered off again , his little feet going pat - pat - pat . He came running back and tossed it onto the table . Jake : " Catholicon !

" Lucas scampered off again , his little feet going pat - pat - pat . Lucas dashed back and chucked it onto the table . Jake shouted , " Corpus Hippocraticum ! " Lucas scampered off and came back again . This time , he hurled it onto the table with all his might . Half an hour passed . 5/6 111 < 6/6 ୦ 11:14 Mon , Feb 9 Chapter 331 Everyone just stared at the table in silence . Stella covered her eyes , like she couldn't even bear to look .

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