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.

speaking, Stella translated his words into five

to abide by

that, the contestants began to prepare to take

changed. It's not about the anymore. It's about putting traditional medicine on the global stage, gaining recognition for it."

money

Cherise nodded. "Go ahead."

spending a few days with Hank, she realized his skills

would be no problem for Hank to stand out in the preliminary

all the questions before even

1/3

Wed, Jan 8

Chapter 512

3

13%

+5

the other contestants, who

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

the answers, while others speculated that he was clearly incredibly skilled, or else he wouldn't have been able to finish so

four judges from the Global Medical Association furrowed their brows in displeasure, sensing that Hank might be a bit

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

the students from the Traditional Medicine Department were left

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

I was right there, and his answering speed

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 she

time to time, Stella's gaze shifted toward Cherise, sitting among

think to herself, 'Mrs. Jarrett mentioned that Cherise is a disciple of Mr. Finch. No wonder her demeanor and poise are

of the theory portion rang, and all the

finishing his test, cast a condescending look at Hank,