Chapter 523
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 523<\/p>\n
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Chapter 523<\/p>\n
Stella gave Lydia a reassuring smile, nodded, and left the room.<\/p>\n
However, as soon as the door closed, Lydia\u2019s expression changed dramatically.<\/p>\n
The smile vanished, replaced by a face full of storm clouds.<\/p>\n
Lydia got up, walked over to the window, and lifted a corner of the curtain to look down at the lively, laughing crowd below. Her eyes were filled with frustration and bitterness.<\/p>\n
After a moment, Lydia lowered the curtain and turned around.<\/p>\n
At the exact moment she dropped the curtain, Cherise, who was sitting downstairs, happened to glance up and squint in the direction of the window.<\/p>\n
Stella had already returned to the yard, walking up to Cora and linking her arm with hers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Lydia\u2019s not coming down?\u201d Cora asked Stella as she noticed her.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s staying in her room to rest,\u201d Stella replied quietly, trying to keep her voice low.<\/p>\n
Cora snorted. \u201cThe Simpson family\u2019s nothing special. I don\u2019t like them. Rich but powerless, a business family like that won\u2019t amount to much. It\u2019s about time Lydia learned a lesson.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stella pursed her lips but didn\u2019t say anything. She simply picked up her champagne glass and clinked it with another guest<\/p>\n
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Cherise and the others, however, weren\u2019t bothered by what had just happened. They continued chatting and laughing, eating and drinking as usual.<\/p>\n
Especially with Mary and Giselle so passionate about discussing Truman and Jean\u2019s relationship, though neither of them had fully explained the situation yet.<\/p>\n
The two were speaking with such enthusiasm. It was as though they were already planning where their kids would go to preschool.<\/p>\n
Half an hour later, Truman arrived, looking slightly out of breath.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re just getting here? Didn\u2019t I remind you last night?\u201d Giselle stood up when she saw Truman and smacked his arm. \u201cMom, there are too many people here. Be mindful of your image. I have some dignity to maintain,\u201d Truman said.<\/p>\n
Giselle suddenly remembered. \u201cOh, right! I forgot. I thought we were just at home.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, you\u2019ve been dating and kept it from me? Oh, well, I have to admit that your girlfriend is absolutely incredible!\u201d Mary, seeing this, stood up. \u201cMr. Simpson, right? Hey, it\u2019s nice to finally meet you in person. Can I ask you for those stars\u2018 autographs? Since you are Jean\u2019s boyfriend now, we should hang out a lot.<\/p>\n
\u201cActually, I\u2019ve been watching a few series lately. We should add each other on WhatsApp so we can stay in touch.\u201d Morris had already told Truman about the situation, and now he felt a bit embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and glanced at Jean, giving her a small nod to apologize. He hadn\u2019t expected everything to unfold the way it did.<\/p>\n
\u2018How am I going to smooth this over later? Such a mess,\u2018 Truman thought.<\/p>\n
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Jean, noticing the nod, felt her entire body burn with heat. Her food seemed to boil from head to toe.<\/p>\n
Before her face could fully turn red, she quickly glanced toward the bathroom, stood up, and rushed in that direction.<\/p>\n
Xenia, watching Jean leave in a hurry, muttered to herself, \u201cShe\u2019s not actually shy, is she?\u201d<\/p>\n
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In the bathroom, Jean stood in front of the mirror, splashing water on her face, trying to get rid of the redness. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Why is it getting worse?\u201d she mumbled to herself. \u201cUgh, whatever. I have to hurry back, or they will get concerned.\u201d<\/p>\n
She opened the door and was startled when she saw Lydia standing in the doorway.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my God, you scared me! Lydia, what are you doing here? Standing this close? You\u2019re here for the bathroom, right? I\u2019ll step out so you can go in,\u201d said Jean.<\/p>\n
Lydia was frozen in place, blocking the door, staring directly at Jean with an unblinking gaze.<\/p>\n
Jean, feeling increasingly uncomfortable under her stare, took a couple of steps back, eventually backing into the edge of the sink.<\/p>\n
Then, forcing herself to speak up, Jean finally managed to ask, \u201cWhat do you want? You don\u2019t look like you\u2019re here for the bathroom. Wait\u2026 I know\u2026 You\u2019re here for revenge, right?.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou like Mr. Simpson, and you think I\u2019m taking him away from you. From the way you acted at Ebb & Flow and just now, questioning us in front of everyone, it\u2019s obvious you\u2019re practically obsessed with him, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lydia let out a mocking laugh. \u201cAs expected of Ms. Jarrett, pretty smart, and good\u2013looking, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean stood straighter upon hearing that. \u201cYou know I\u2019m from the Jarrett family? Then move out of my way. Why are you blocking me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lydia chuckled twice, casually shutting the door behind her and locking it.<\/p>\n
Jean\u2019s guard went up immediately. \u201cAre you out of your mind? How could the Walton family raise someone terrible like you? Move out of the way, or I\u2019ll have people come over to watch. And once I get out of here, you\u2019ll regret it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lydia smirked. \u201cThe Walton family\u2019s construction quality isn\u2019t that bad. You\u2019re dreaming if you think anyone will hear you shout. And don\u2019t think just because you\u2019re from the Jarrett family that you\u2019re something special.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour uncle may be in power, but he won\u2019t go to war with the Walton family for you. In Clusia, my dad\u2019s influence is significant. People still rely on my father and grandfather for many things around here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean pointed at her. \u201cYou\u2019re too arrogant. I didn\u2019t expect you to be so vicious over a man. Mr. Simpson is unlucky to have someone like you interested in him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know whether your father and grandfather know what you\u2019re doing, but your actions are beyond despicable. I\u2019m leaving. Get out of my way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean took a step forward, intending to push Lydia aside.<\/p>\n
But the next second, Lydia reached out and stopped her, shoving her back with enough force to make Jean crash into the sink behind her.<\/p>\n
After that, Lydia pulled a bottle of some unclear liquid from her pocket.<\/p>\n
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\u201cEveryone in our family is tough. Wanting to walk out that door? Do I say yes? You really don\u2019t know your place. Hey, if I throw this stuff in your face, do you think Truman will still like you?\u201d<\/p>\n
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Jean suddenly realized she wasn\u2019t just dealing with someone who was rude. She was face\u2013to\u2013face with a cold and calculating devil.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re sick. Your mind is completely twisted.\u201d As Jean said this, Lydia took another step toward her.<\/p>\n
\u201cHuh? Where\u2019s Jean?\u201d Outside the yard, Giselle asked, noticing she was missing.<\/p>\n
Xenia pointed in the direction of the bathroom. \u201cShe went to the bathroom a little while ago.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise, who had been chatting with Morris, only then heard Xenia\u2019s comment. She remembered the hostile glare from upstairs earlier.<\/p>\n
A note of caution flashed in her eyes.<\/p>\n
Cherise stood<\/p>\n
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and grabbed a servant passing by. \u201cWho owns the room upstairs? Tell me!\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s tone was sharp, and the servant, clearly intimidated, stammered out. \u201cI\u2013it\u2019s Ms. Walton\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Cherise\u2019s heart dropped. She quickly realized something was bad and rushed toward the bathroom.<\/p>\n
And what do you think about what the Fresburg contestant and his mentor just said?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank took the microphone, glanced disdainfully at the Fresburg contestant, and said, \u201cYou\u2019ve already pointed out that I\u2019m the youngest here, so even if I lose, it\u2019s not a disgrace.\u201d<\/p>\n
But who can be sure that I\u2019m definitely going to lose?\u201d<\/p>\n
There\u2019s an old saying in Clusia, \u201cA person\u2019s integrity reflects their ability.\u201d If their integrity is poor, how good can their skills really be?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hah, let\u2019s just wait and see!\u201d<\/p>\n
After Hank finished speaking, the Fresburg contestant looked a bit irritated but restrained himself and just stared at him directly.<\/p>\n
Right after, the reporter moved the microphone to Cherise and asked, \u201cProfessor Cherise, what about you? What are your thoughts on your student and the upcoming finals?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise spoke calmly, \u201cWhat my student said represents my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, I must add, being confident is good, but too much confidence is arrogance. Don\u2019t end up embarrassed later.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said this while many pairs of eyes were watching her speak, then she snorted softly.<\/p>\n
Many people from Clusia found this very satisfying.<\/p>\n
But the students and mentors from Fresburg didn\u2019t see it that way; they exchanged a knowing glance, full of cleverness.<\/p>\n
Soon, with the host\u2019s announcement, the finals began.<\/p>\n
The two contestants moved to the center of the stage. This round required the mentors\u2018 assistance, but they could only guide with words from their seats without crossing any lines.<\/p>\n
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After the host finished the announcement, a staff member wheed a patient onto the stage.<\/p>\n
Even from afar, the patient looked unwell, with a pale complexion, a face covered in acne, dark lips, and a lifeless appearance sitting in the wheelchair.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, please have the contestants<\/p>\n
17 forward for a two\u2013minute close\u2013u<\/p>\n
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observation.\u201d<\/p>\n
After the observation, they can have a two\u2013minute discussion with their mentors,<\/p>\n
\u201cTime is short, so make the most of it,\u201d Qin urged the contestants<\/p>\n
Hearing this, the contestants stood and moved forward for a careful glance.<\/p>\n
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Time flew by, and they returned to thei<\/p>\n
mentors.<\/p>\n
Hank moved closer to Cherise. After a nod and exchanging a few words, they remained still.<\/p>\n
The contestant from Fresburg, on the other hand, was chatting animatedly with their mentor.<\/p>\n
This made many in the audience nervous<\/p>\n
What\u2019s happening? Why aren\u2019t Cherise and Hank talking? Even a little conversation would be better than sitting there still.<\/p>\n
Can they win like this? Hopefully, they won\u2019t embarrass themselves later.<\/p>\n
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The two minutes flew by, and the host announced that time was up.<\/p>\n
Then, the host continued, \u201cFirst, let\u2019s hear from the Fresburg contestant about their observations and proposed treatment plan. If possible, you may administer live treatment. Please proceed!\u201d<\/p>\n
Once he finished speaking, the contestant from Fresburg stood up confidently, \u201cThis patient clearly has a bacterial infection.<\/p>\n
and his lips too. This condition was caused by contact with harmful Look at the symptoms on his face, covered in acne, bacteria.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, treating this patient is actually quite simple. Just perform a blood test first to see if the white blood cells are significantly elevated.<\/p>\n
If they are, administering antibiotics for two consecutive days should clear up the inflammation on his body, and his symptoms will disappear.\u201d<\/p>\n
When the contestant finished speaking, the four judges nodded in agreement, clearly satisfied with his explanation.<\/p>\n
In the stands, Mr. Graham asked Edmund, \u201cEdmund, does this make sense?\u201d<\/p>\n
Edmund nodded, \u201cFrom a Western medicine perspective, this method should be the fastest. Although the contestant is a bit arrogant, he\u2019s correct.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there still hope for Henry?\u201d Mr. Graham was starting to feel a bit nervous.<\/p>\n
Edmund said, \u201cLet\u2019s just wait and see for now.\u201d<\/p>\n
The contestant from Fresburg finished speaking, and then it was Henry\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n
He stood up slowly and said, \u201cThe Fresburg contestant isn\u2019t wrong, but that\u2019s too slow; it takes many days to heal. My method using traditional medicine is different. I only need an hour to make this patient feel full of energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThat\u2019s nonsense, everyone knows traditional medicine is slow, let alone only taking one hour.\u201d The Fresburg contestant shouted right after Henry finished speaking.<\/p>\n
Hank scoffed, his gaze showing a fierceness unusual for his age as he glared at the Fresburg competitor. \u201cLike I said, medical skills reflect character. You and I will have to face off eventually)<\/p>\n
Before anyone could react, he turned to the judges, \u201cThis patient shows symptoms typical of indigestion and internal heat as described in traditional Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n
\u201cI deduced this from his skin condition, lip color, abdominal bleating, and the faint odor of rotten eggs I detected when I got close to him.\u201d<\/p>\n
The host said we could administer medication to the patient, and I happen to have two pills that reduce internal heat. I guarantee this patient will feel better within an hour after taking them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Fresburg competitor was still stunned from Hank\u2019s intense stare, and could only watch as Hank popped the pills into the patient\u2019s mouth, unable to intervene.<\/p>\n
He could only curse inwardly, hoping that Hank wouldn\u2019t succeed as he claimed within an hour.<\/p>\n
However, he underestimated the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n
The patient, who had been in a wheelchair just moments before suddenly jumped up and rushed toward the restroom near the stage.<\/p>\n
The audience was bewildered, looking around in confusion and buzzing with conversations.<\/p>\n
Ten minutes later, the patient came out of the restroom.<\/p>\n
He looked noticeably relaxed, walking and laughing heartily, \u201cThis young man is really something! I haven\u2019t felt this good in a while.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter taking your pill, I went to the restroom and expelled everything that was blocking me up. I feel like the pressure in my chest is completely gone.\u201d<\/p>\n
His words immediately caused a stir of excitement among the crowd.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s amazing! We\u2019ve only ever witnessed such miracles with Cherise, and now her student is just as impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCould it be that Cherise gave him the medicine?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t say that. Is it so hard to acknowledge someone else\u2019s talent? Hank was exceptional in the first two rounds as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
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