Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1334

Someone commented, "Look, the two elders sitting up front in the center are the senior masters from the Advanced Medical Institute. Both of them are renowned physicians, true medical legends!"

Another chimed in, "Looks like the championship this year is as good as theirs again."

"If it's not the Advanced Medical Institute, then it'll be Mosby. No one else stands a chance."

"I heard Blumedale Hospital has some new medical genius on their side this time.

It might not be so clear-cut after all!"

The crowd around the Grand Medical Summit buzzed with chatter, their voices blending into a chaotic hum of debates and predictions.

As soon as Andrew arrived, Francesca rushed over to meet him. "Andrew, Dr. Goddard and Dr. Bozzelli have already arrived. They're just waiting for you!"

Andrew grinned. "Fran, you've gotten even curvier. Every time you run, they practically bounce."

Francesca's cheeks flushed, and she shot him an annoyed glare. "Stop messing around—the summit is about to start! Can't you take this seriously for once?"

Andrew chuckled. "Alright, alright. Let's go find Dr. Goddard."

The two quickly found Malcolm and Thomas among the gathering crowd. Before they could even greet them, Jared stormed over, his face twisted with rage.

He growled, "Andrew, I will never forgive you!"

The fury in his eyes was so intense that Andrew almost burst out laughing.

"Jared, are you sure you're mad at the right person? Today, our opponents are Mosby and the Advanced Medical Institute. If you want to vent your rage, aim it at them."

Jared's fists clenched, his face turning a deep shade of red. "Don't try to change the subject! I know it was you who made me lose control of myself before! You poisoned me, didn't you?"

Andrew raised an eyebrow, his expression cool. "Sorry, Jared, but you've got the wrong guy. You're accusing an innocent person."

Jared's eyes turned bloodshot. "Stop lying! The tea I drank that day tested positive for the rabies virus! If it wasn't you, then who else could it be?!"

Meanwhile, Thomas' entire body shook with rage. He had never been so blatantly challenged, so openly disrespected.

Malcolm quickly stepped in, letting out a heavy sigh. "Alright, that's enough fighting. Thomas, get the team ready to enter the venue. The judges are watching us."

He turned to Andrew, his eyes warm. "Andy, I'm counting on you to give Mr. McCormick and me a pleasant surprise today."

Andrew gave a small nod. "Don't worry, Dr. Goddard. I won't disappoint you."

Francesca chimed in with a bright smile. "I believe in Andrew too! I'm sure he'll do great!"

Jared snorted, his expression twisted with disdain. "Talking big before the match even starts? How typical. Do you think you're going to place in the top ten, Andrew? I'd be impressed if you even got close."

Thomas added in a mocking tone, "The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Malcolm, you've always had an eye for talent. I just hope you're not making a mistake this time. It would be a shame to ruin your spotless record."

Andrew did not bother explaining himself. Instead, he would let his skills do the talking.