Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 1101

While the two of them were talking, a battered Adrian staggered toward the door, clutching his chest. His face was twisted in agony, his steps completely unsteady.

In his entire life, aside from his grandfather, no one had ever dared lay a hand on him.

How dare she... How dare she!

Fuelled by absolute rage, Adrian pushed past the pain and stormed the entrance.

Just as he opened his mouth to shout, his gaze locked onto the illuminated screen.

When he recognized the face staring back from the monitor, the fury on Adrian's face instantly dissolved into profound shock.

That... That was...

Mr. Harrison?!

The head of the National Institute of Advanced Research, a tenured legend in the academic world, and a national treasure who rarely even appeared on television.

It was the revered Mr. Harrison!

And what was a titan of his caliber calling Serena?

The Scientific Oracle?

Adrian's mind buzzed with static.

Serena actually knew Mr. Harrison?

How could a girl from the countryside with zero connections possibly know someone of this magnitude?!

Even when Serena had relied on the Wynn family to enter Vaelion City's elite circles, she shouldn't have been able to reach someone like this. Hell, the Cole family couldn't even get an audience with him, let alone the Wynn family.

But not only did Serena know Mr. Harrison, the atmosphere of their conversation and his deferential attitude made it painfully obvious...

They were incredibly close.

More than that, Mr. Harrison seemed to hold a genuine sense of reverence toward her.

He nodded vigorously, acting like an eager subordinate. "I'm also a Guest Inspector for this tournament."

He cast a deliberately affectionate glance toward Serena. "I had no idea you two were so well-acquainted."

"Serena is truly a rare talent. She's performed spectacularly in this global elite challenge. I honestly didn't expect her to make it this far."

He was desperately trying to use Serena as a bridge to close the gap between himself and the legendary professor.

But Mr. Harrison had been deeply invested in his conversation with Serena, still riding the high of scientific excitement.

Annoyed by the sudden interruption, he furrowed his brow and didn't even bother acknowledging Adrian's greeting.

Instead, he looked at Serena, silently asking: *Who is this guy? What's your relationship with him?*

Serena's face was completely deadpan. "We don't have one."

Adrian's expression froze. He quickly forced a laugh. "You always love joking around. How could we not be close?"