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

to abide by the principles of

contestants began to

"Ms. Leach my goal has changed. It's not about the anymore. It's about putting traditional medicine on the global stage, gaining

money

Cherise nodded. "Go ahead."

relaxed because after spending a few days with Hank, she realized his skills were

no problem for Hank

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

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

spectators murmured in doubt, saying he must have guessed the answers, while others speculated that he was clearly incredibly skilled, or else he wouldn't

Association furrowed their brows in displeasure, sensing that Hank might

easy task. The Global Medical Association's experts had

students from the Traditional Medicine

the questions properly? I'm suddenly feeling anxious," one of them muttered. Nearby, Trent, Edmund, and Yancy wore expressions of pure joy, clearly impressed by Hank's

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

ended, 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 she focused on her work, she

shifted toward

is a disciple of Mr. Finch. No wonder

end of the theory portion rang, and all the contestants stopped what they

his test, cast a condescending look at Hank, his expression clearly