"Besides... Kurobara Shroud is vicious and has no morals. If I keep hiding and they can't find me, they might shift their target to the people around me."
Images of her family members from the Lancaster family flashed through Serena's mind.
Her eyes darkened as her slender fingers tapped on the tabletop. "Deploy more people to my family's home. Protect everyone in the Lancaster family in secret."
Although the Lancaster family's security system was top-notch and their bodyguards were the elite of the elite, there were no guarantees when facing unhinged psychos like the members of Siphon and Kurobara Shroud, who had no morals and used twisted methods.
Her family was her bottom line. She would not tolerate any harm coming to them.
Jaxon knew that while the boss appeared cool and distant, earning her the title of "the demon" in the Gray Zone, she was actually the most loyal and sentimental person he knew.
The herb she had come to the Gray Zone to pick all those years ago was for Old Mrs. Wynn.
This was one of the reasons they were willing to follow her to the death.
"For the time being, I'll find a place to stay outside," Serena said after a moment's thought. "Have the 'Black Vipers' move into the Lancaster estate. They'll stand guard in shifts, 24/7. Report any activity immediately. If necessary, use any means to prioritize my family's safety."
Jaxon replied, "Yes, Boss!"
"As for the Siphon organization... and the Kurobara Shroud faction..." A chill flashed in Serena's cool eyes, and a biting arc formed on her red lips. "Keep a close watch
on them! Dig up every single one of their strongholds, their core personnel networks, their financial chains, piece by piece!"
"The moment we get a chance, we'll eradicate them, root and stem, and eliminate the threat for good!"
Jaxon immediately grew solemn. "Understood!"
After giving her orders, Serena left the base.
She still had to return to the Lancaster estate and figure out an excuse to move out for a while.
Thinking about how much her family cared for her, she realized she'd need a good excuse, one they would accept.
Sitting in the black Maybach, Serena checked the time. It was just past nine. She still had some time.
She turned the steering wheel and dialed a number. "Chloe, the design you wanted is ready."
Chloe had lent her the S Club's crown jewel, the Dark Serpent GT, just to help her out.
Since Serena had promised to design a motorcycle with
formance far exceeding the Dark Serpent GT she would naturally deliver.
Chloe's voice was full of pleasant surprise. Whoa, Serena, that was so fast! You're the best! Perfect timing, were all hanging out at Obsidian Palace. The whole gang's here,
come have a drink with us!
"I can't. I have to go home, so I can't smell like alcohol," Serena said before hanging
up and heading toward Obsidian Palace.
***
At the entrance of Obsidian Palace,
the Wynn family was being blocked by security, their faces a mixture of embarrassment and anxiety.
Patrick and Marianne Wynn were at the front, trying to reason with the guards.
Logan and Hailey hid behind Patrick, their heads bowed, so ashamed they wished the ground would swallow them whole.
Because of the Apex Horizon Speedway incident... Serena had tricked Adrian into losing a hundred million dollars.
Adrian had blown up at Hailey the moment he got back and demanded that the Wynn family cover part of the losses.
The Wynn family was already on shaky ground. How could they possibly absorb half of that loss?
Of course, Hailey wasn't willing, and neither was the rest of the Wynn family.
But Adrian completely ignored them.
Patrick had found out that the shareholders of Apex Horizon Speedway were having
a gathering at Obsidian Palace today.
He had immediately brought Hailey and Logan here, hoping to plead their case with the shareholders.