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    Elliana received a grave, disappointed stare. “Elliana, your grades are exemry, but youck any real clinical experience. You cannot help here. Please step aside.”


    Elliana gave a brisk nod and responded, “Alright.”


    She turned on her heel and strode out of the banquet hall, not once ncing back.


    Everyone believed Elliana had slipped out of the banquet hall because she couldn’t withstand the humiliation of the crowd’s condemnation. To them, she’d left with her pride in tatters.


    Trinity watched Elliana’s exit, a self-satisfied smirk curling her lips. So what if Elliana was the top scorer at Ublento? In the end, Elliana had still been crushed by her.


    Standing beside “Milena,” Trinity drank in the envy and admiration directed her way, relishing the moment. Elliana’s lonely, defeated figure only sharpened the thrill of victory. This gulf between them made her triumph all the sweeter.


    Once Elliana vanished through the doors, Trinity threw a hopeful nce at Cole. She fully expected him to be dazzled by her newfound prestige. Instead, he remained utterly indifferent—not a hint of interest toward “Milena” or anyone else. His eyes, unfocused and heavy with thought, stayed locked on the path Elliana had taken.


    Annoyance flickered across Trinity’s face. No matter how wide the gulf between her and Elliana, Cole’s gaze always seemed to drift back to Elliana, leaving her grasping for even a scrap of his attention.


    Meanwhile, Foley, anxiety etched into every line of his face, pressed the fake Milena again. “Dr. Atkinson, please—how’s my son? You have to save him!”


    The fake Milena smiled with calm confidence, radiating assurance.


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    “Don’t worry. I’ll take another look, and once I’m certain of the cause, I’ll start his treatment.”


    “Alright, I’ll leave everything to you!” Foley replied with an eager nod, utterly convinced, his trust absolute.


    Around them, the crowd gazed at the fake Milena with reverent awe, all thoughts of Elliana’s departure forgotten. Only Lance and Jeff slipped quietly to follow after Elliana.


    Outside the banquet hall, Lance and Jeff finally caught up to Elliana, breathless from weaving through the crowd. Jeff blurted out, “Elliana, where are you headed?”


    Lance rushed in, eager tofort her. “Elliana, don’t pay attention to what those people said. They’re just being small-minded!”


    Jeff bobbed his head in agreement, his voice firm. “Exactly. Don’t let it get to you. Foley doesn’t appreciate kindness, so there’s no point stressing over his son!”


    Elliana paused, turning back with an easy smile that flickered with amusement. “I’m just heading to the restroom. Unless you two n on following me inside?”


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