Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

"You're right. Everyone knows how outstanding Ms. Locke is. She's sure to win the championship at this year's International Medical Congress' competition!"noveldrama

"Absolutely. The only real competition for her is Simon from Sourbon University. That girl from Jubilife University-I think her name is Yvette? I don't remember seeing her during any of the previous rounds. I don't even get why they let her compete in the finals."

"Exactly, Jubilife University will probably be the first to get eliminated!"

The conversation wasn't just happening in the audience. The judges also quietly discussed things among themselves.

"So, who do you all think will win the championship this year?"

"I've got my money on Estelle from Yarrow University. She's been performing so well in the competition."

At this, several other judges nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, Estelle's definitely a strong contender. Simon from Sourbon University is talented too. As for Yvette from Jubilife University, we barely saw her in the earlier rounds. The championship will probably come down to either Estelle or Simon."

"That sounds about right."

All the other judges were quick to place their bets on Estelle and Simon. Joseph, who spoke up with a knowing smile, was the only exception.

"I actually think the winner of this year's competition will be Yvette from Jubilife University. She's got it in the bag for sure!"

"Mr. Wick, you really think Yvette's going to win?" The other judges raised their eyebrows in disbelief.

"Yeah, you're jumping the gun there, Mr. Wick!"

"I still think Estelle is the one to beat."

Uninterested in debating, Joseph simply gave a cryptic as he replied, "Well, if you

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The title could only go to Yvette, a medical prodigy.

On the stage, Yvette, Simon, and Estelle each had a computer in front of them. The questions were displayed on the screen.

As soon as the competition began, both Simon and Estelle frowned, their paces slowing as the difficulty of the problems became apparent.

Yvette, however, was different. While Estelle and Simon were scribbling away frantically, afraid of running out of time, Yvette was lounging back in her chair, her long, straight legs crossed comfortably. She looked every bit the relaxed pro, with not a care in the world.

Seeing this, Estelle couldn't help but snort derisively, muttering under her breath, "Even I think this problem is tough. Yvette, there's no way you know how to solve this. You might as well just get off the stage before embarrassing yourself even more."

Yvette lazily glanced at the question on her screen, then replied with a bored tone, "This? Is this supposed to be hard?"

Yvette didn't bother lowering her voice as Estelle had earlier, so her words were crystal clear and could be heard by everyone in the room.

The onlooking crowd below erupted in urgent whispers.

"Is she out of her mind? Mr. Gillman himself set these questions, yet she's acting like they're nothing!"

"Yeah, I don't get it. Even Estelle and Simon think the questions are hard. What's Yvette even pretending to do?

"Right! I wonder why Jubilife let her compete. She hasn't solved a single problem yet, but there she is pretending to know it all!"

The murmurs of disapproval from the audience only seemed to fuel Estelle's satisfaction. She smiled pointedly, her lips curling into a pleased grin.

The more the crowd despised Yvette, the happier Estelle felt.