Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 512

Out of the corner of her eye, Cherise noticed Stella sitting at the translation booth. It seemed that Stella was still looking toward Hank, which only strengthened Cherise's earlier suspicions. Cherise gave a slight smile, then turned her gaze away and focused on the podium.

Hank, too, felt a burning gaze directed at him.

However, when he turned toward the source of the look, Stella had already stopped staring his way.

Hank merely squinted and, like Cherise, shifted his focus back to the podium, waiting for the competition to begin.

The podium was occupied by four prominent figures from the Global Medical Association.

It was clear that they were divided into two factions, one supporting traditional medicine, and the other modern medicine.

The preliminary round consisted of two parts a theory test and a practical exam.

The finals, however, were only practical. Everything would be decided today, within a single day.

Mentors were not allowed to offer any guidance during the theory portion, but they could provide verbal assistance during the practical part.

A few days ago, Hank had learned many technical skills from Cherise, so he appeared mentally prepared.

However, even before stepping on stage, Oscar, an arrogant competitor from Fresburg, secretly gave Hank the middle finger in a display of disdain.

No one noticed this except Cherise and Hank.

It was common for those studying modern medicine to look down on traditional medicine. That had always been the case

But to secretly make such a gesture in front of so many people was just plain rude.

The host's voice echoed through the hall, speaking in the local language of the host country.

host finished speaking, Stella translated

asked all participants to abide by

that, the contestants began to

Cherise. "Ms. Leach my goal has changed. It's not about the anymore. It's about

money

Cherise nodded. "Go ahead."

seemed relaxed because after spending a few days with Hank, she

be no problem for Hank to stand out in

part of the theory test began, Hank finished all the questions before even halfway through the 30-minute

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caused a ripple of disruption among the other contestants, who were still deep

audience and on the judging panel were stunned, staring in disbelief at the 14-year-old contestant from Clusia competing in the

others speculated that he was clearly incredibly skilled, or else he wouldn't have been able to

the Global Medical Association furrowed their brows in displeasure,

easy task. The Global Medical Association's experts had carefully selected the questions, and even they needed 25 minutes

Jean and Zander, the students from

so fast? Did he even think about the questions properly? I'm suddenly feeling anxious," one of them muttered. Nearby, Trent, Edmund, and

so. Remember the last time Cherise was testing him? I was right there, and his answering speed

Hank's performance had everyone, except Cherise and a few others, doubting him, especially the other international contestants and their mentors. Stella, however, didn't yet understand Hank's true abilities and was hesitant to form an opinion. As

Stella's gaze shifted toward

mentioned that Cherise is a disciple of Mr. Finch. No wonder

signaling the end of the theory portion rang,

cast a condescending look at