chapter296

Ronald, head of recruitment for Capital Med School, looked like he'd just won the lottery. He practically bounced to the front, his voice full of excitement as he introduced himself.

"Hi Lydia, I'm Ronald from Capital Med School's recruitment office. Our president has already invested in ten brand new research labs and completely remodeled our experimental facilities. Everything is yours to use, whenever you want. And whatever offers Capital College, Oakwood College, or anyone else has made, we can match them, no problem."

He was so worked up his voice even shook a little. When the president first gave him this mission, he wondered what kind of genius could be worth all this effort. Seeing Lydia now, he finally got it. If they could get her to join, their school's research would reach a whole new level.

The other recruiters were left in shock.

Seriously? Capital Med School had already bought all that equipment and rebuilt their labs just to attract one top scorer? This was next-level competitive.

Lydia couldn't help but smile. She hadn't expected Grandpa Kevin to move so fast. He'd really pulled it off and gotten his hands on those machines. Each one was top- of-the-line, and there were fewer than three of each in the whole world. You couldn't just buy them with money.

"Okay, I'll choose Capital Med School," Lydia said, not even hesitating.

She was determined to dive into the medical world, push the boundaries of science, and uncover the secrets behind every illness. She wanted to keep learning, keep experimenting, and use that knowledge to make medical breakthroughs that would help more patients escape pain and find hope again.

The Capital Med School team exploded with joy. The top scorer had picked them. Finally, someone had turned down Oakwood and Capital College and chosen their school. It was a huge win.

The other schools were clearly disappointed. Capital College and Oakwood made one last effort, asking Lydia if she wanted to reconsider. Lydia just shook her head.

Left with no other choice, the recruiters could only leave. If the top scorer wanted to be a doctor, there was nothing they could do to stop her.

Meanwhile, the Capital Med School team stayed behind, beaming with pride giving Lydin all the detail the needed for her enrollment before heading out, still buzzing with excitement.

Lucinda watched everyone go, feeling invisible. No one even looked her way. Her hands tightened into fists.

How could they all ignore her? Did they not realize she'd scored 735? She was only fifteen points behind Lydia.

Still, she couldn't bring herself to beg for a spot at a school Lydia had already turned down.

Just then, the old professor who had

hung back earlier rushed back into the room Lucinda lifted her chin

secretly hoping Oakwood Co

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would beg her to join, just so she could make them wait.

But the professor hurried right past her, a little out of breath, and stopped in front of

Lydia with a warm smile. He handed over his business card.

"Lydia, if you have a change of heart before making your final decision, please let me know right away. Oakwood College will always welcome you."

Lydia took the card politely and nodded. Thank you. Would you like to sit down and have some water before you go?"

The professor shook his head. "No, no, I need to get back and give my report."

He turned to leave, then paused,

glancing at Cameron and Kylie. "Mr.

Norwood, Mrs. Norwood, if you don't mind me asking what's Lydia's connection to your family?

Lucinda's heart skipped a beat, terrified the truth would come out.

Kylie gave a gentle, apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, professor. For now, the Norwood

family can't reveal anything about our relationship with Lydia."