Chapter 1084

The commotion was impossible to ignore.

The doors of the Apex Research Hub opened.

Lydia poked her head out to see what was going on.

Only to find a massive crowd gathered right outside their lab.

Lydia’s eyes first landed on the premium equipment being hauled by The Board of Arbiters’ staff.

Then, she noticed Bianca standing by the door, craning her neck to look inside.

Seeing the door open.

Bianca immediately spoke up, “Wow, some people really just don’t know what’s good for them p>

“All of Mr. Cole’s premium resources belong to The Dreamscape Initiative now p>

“I guess that’s just fate. Some low-class people are born to treat scrap metal like treasure p>

Adrian stood behind the two women, his hands in his pockets, his dark eyes fixed intently on the open lab doors.

A striking figure appeared behind Lydia.

The girl’s beautiful, aloof face showed no emotion as she lazily lifted her gaze toward them.

Adrian raised his chin slightly.

Hoping to see regret and despair written all over Serena’s face.

But Serena merely swept a casual glance over the crowd outside, her voice completely detached. “Agreed. Some people really are born to treat scrap metal like treasure p>

The statement was flawless.

Bianca’s face twitched.

She had meant to use that line to mock Serena’s team for not knowing real value.

Now, Serena had thrown it right back at her.

Why did it sound so unsettling?

Before Bianca could overthink it.

Lydia burst out laughing. “I’ve seen people pick up trash before, but I’ve never seen anyone look so thrilled doing it p>

“If you want to treat a pile of scrap metal like it’s a treasure, go drag it into your own lab and admire it. What’s the point of showing it off here p>

“You guys are hilarious p>

Adrian and Bianca’s faces darkened.

Before they could retort.

Serena lazily arched an eyebrow, looking right past them and locking eyes with Howard.

“Chief Graves p>

Her voice was cold, and her gaze was freezing.

The moment she spoke.

Howard, who had been hiding behind the crowd on his crutches, felt a chill shoot down his spine. He immediately.hobbled over as fast as he could. “Contestant Serena, how can I help you p>

He forced an incredibly strained smile as he spoke.

Serena said coolly, “Rule number three of the team competition: no one is allowed

to interfere with a contestant’s research p>

“They are shouting outside our lab. Does this count as deliberate interference with our experimental progress p>

“Aren’t you going to handle this p>

Howard’s scalp tightened.

Just seeing the look in Serena’s eyes made his cast-covered leg throb with phantom pain.

He was already traumatized by her.

If this Demon lost her temper, who could possibly stop her?

Howard coughed awkwardly and quickly grabbed Adrian’s arm. “Um… Mr. Cole, the

rules do strictly forbid this p>

He then turned to Bianca and

Isabella. “Contestant Bianca,

Contestant Isabella, according to the regulations, anyone not belonging to a team cannot linger in another team’s lab area for more than two minutes, nor can they interfere with the contestants p>

“Let’s just get this equipment over to The Dreamscape Initiative’s lab. We shouldn’t disrupt The Hope

Initiative’s work here. If they file an official complaint, it will put the arbiters in a very difficult position p>