Chapter 966

They came from isolated areas with zero social footprint.

If their own families didn’t care they were gone, no one else would.

“Those thirty-seven are just from Marington. Across other universities… the actual body count is likely staggering,” Nicholas said, his eyes darkening with lethal intent.

He zoomed in on a satellite map on his phone and tapped a location. “Serena, there’s an abandoned chemical plant less than five miles from campus p>

“That’s the entrance to Doyle Pharmaceuticals’ underground testing facility p>

Serena’s gaze turned razor-sharp.

Right under their noses.

“Perfect. Now that we’ve found the rat’s nest p>

“We’ll burn it to the ground p>

But before that p>

She needed to rip off the Doyle family’s philanthropic mask.

Otherwise p>

Even if they destroyed the lab.

The Doyles would just rebuild.

She was going to crush them completely.

And wipe out The Obsidian Sun Laboratory in the process.

Nicholas watched the girl, captivated by the dark, predatory gleam in her eyes.

He stepped up behind her, wrapping his arms around her and resting his chin on her shoulder.

“Just say the word, and I’ll dismantle them whenever you’re ready p>

Serena kept her eyes fixed on the blinking red dot on the satellite map.

“No rush. Let’s win the competition first p>

“I want them to feel like untouchable gods p>

“And right when they think they’ve won, I’ll drag them straight to hell p>

When the two returned to the family dining room.

Catherine and Old Mr. Lancaster were busy doting on Caleb and Lydia, eager to hear about Serena’s life at school.

The warm atmosphere had helped them relax considerably.

Seeing Serena and Nicholas walk in, Catherine immediately stood up. “Come sit, you two. Lunch is ready p>

As they took their seats.

Their expressions were noticeably heavy.

The shift in mood was obvious.

Catherine wanted to ask.

But seeing Serena give her a subtle shake of the head, she swallowed her questions and cheerfully ufged everyone to eat

Nicholas, as usual, meticulously peeled shrimp, removed fish bones, and served Serena with absolute devotion.

Yet, beneath his attentive demeanor, a violent storm brewed in his eyes.

Caleb and Lydia sensed the tension as well.

But Serena just gave them a calm

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look Relax You don’t need to worry about anything except the competition p>

The two instantly clamped their mouths shut and exchanged a look.

Their panicked hearts settled.

If the Captain said they were fine, they were fine.

Their only job was to win the upcoming challenge.

For the Captain, for themselves, and for the countless peers who had been treated like lab rats.

This was a war they had to win!

Monday.

A massive crowd gathered around the bulletin boards at Marington College.

The final rosters for the Global Elite Challenge had just been posted.

As the most prestigious academic competition, it was tied to the

university’s honor and the students” futures.

Everyone was watching closely.

It was safe to say the entire Elyndor academic circle was paying attention.

The students eagerly debated which of Marington’s teams had the best shot at glory.

“Look! Isabella’s team is called The Dreamscape Initiative p>

“Bianca is on it too p>