Chapter 975
Because of this tournament.
The Lancaster family had thoroughly investigated the Gauntlet since Serena was competing.
They knew the stakes.
The team to beat from Marington College was the Dream Chaser squad, led by Isabella and Bianca.
Thus, the only people desperate enough to stop Serena were the Doyles.
Serena arched an eyebrow. “Right on the money p>
“How insecure do you have to be to make a phone call like that?” Catherine scoffed
in disgust. “It just proves they’re nothing but frauds. None of them could hold a candle to you p>
Now that Serena had entered the fray.
Her rivals were panicking.
It was laughable.
Serena smiled. “They’re just clowns. Nothing to worry about p>
Catherine placed another serving on Serena’s plate. “Exactly. It’s just the Doyle family. They can’t make any real waves. Eat up, ignore their pathetic barking p>
Serena nodded.
But beneath the table, her fingers moved rapidly across her screen, sending a message to Black Jack.
‘Put a detail on Caleb and the other three. The Doyles are going to play dirty.’ Black Jack replied instantly. ‘On it, boss. Leave it to me p>
However, less than ten minutes later.
Black Jack called.
Serena glanced at her family, excusing herself. “I’m full. Hazel is calling, it might be urgent p>
Once in her room.
Serena answered the phone.
Black Jack’s voice came through, strained and furious. “Boss, we were a step too late p>
“It’s bad p>
“Caleb Sommers ran into trouble p>
Over the line, Serena could hear the howling wind.
It sounded like Black Jack was tearing down the highway on a motorcycle.
Serena’s eyes narrowed. “What happened p>
Eastside General Hospital.
Outside the intensive care unit.
Caleb crouched in the corner of the
is head buried in his
knees. His shoulders sh
vel
shaking
uncontrollably.
His disheveled hair mirrored the absolute devastation tearing through his mind.
Just an hour ago.
He had rushed back to his cramped apartment, ecstatic to tell his grandmother that he was
representing the college
He wanted to tell her that if they won.
He could pay off his debt to the Doyles and finally afford her medical treatments.
But p>
When he opened the door.
The apartment was empty.
Only her ancient cell phone was left on the table, ringing endlessly.
He answered it with a trembling hand, dread gnawing at his stomach.
A cold voice on the other end delivered the ultimatum. “Your
condition.
grandmother is in criat
Weve moved her to the louat
Eastside General Hospital
The line went dead.
Caleb had sprinted to the hospital like a madman.
But four expressionless bodyguards blocked the ICU doors.
“Mr. Sommers, this is a restricted area p>
“Your grandmother’s condition deteriorated. The Doyle family brought in top specialists to save her p>
“Miss Doyle gave us a message. You have two choices p>
“One, steal Serena Lancaster’s core data during the competition and infect her
system with a virus to ruin her p>
“Two, withdraw from the tournament immediately p>
“Do as you’re told, and the Doyle family ensures your grandmother lives comfortably p>
The guard had smiled cruelly. “Otherwise, accidents happen with oxygen tubes p>
Caleb’s entire body trembled.
He was drowning in agony and despair.
He felt like he was losing his mind.