...a little hush money made the problem go away.
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."
"That's the entrance to Doyle Pharmaceuticals' underground testing facility."
Serena's gaze turned razor-sharp.
Right under their noses.
"Perfect. Now that we've found the rat's nest..."
"We'll burn it to the ground."
But before that...
She needed to rip off the Doyle family's philanthropic mask.
Otherwise...
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."
Serena kept her eyes fixed on the blinking red dot on the satellite map.
"No rush. Let's win the competition first."
"I want them to feel like untouchable gods."
"And right when they think they've won, I'll drag them straight to hell."
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.

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