Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 1074

Getting picked for the international medical competition was a huge deal. It wasn’t just about winning medals, it was a chance to make a name for yourself. People who had stood out in past competitions now had top jobs in the medical field, all thanks to that one shining moment.

Naturally, everyone wanted in. Competition for those spots was fierce.

Fiona sighed. “I heard we only get three spots this year. Seriously? We’re Capital Med School. Shouldn’t we get more?”

Monica chimed in, “The national team only has ten spots total. Every school’s fighting for their students to get in. Capital College’s medical department only gets three too.”

She paused and lowered her voice. “But usually, the spots go to graduating students. Lydia’s the obvious choice. If she doesn’t go, it’s the school’s loss. But Yara is just a sophomore. Why is she even in the running?”

It made sense. Third-year students were about to graduate and had learned more than the younger students. Sending them to represent the school was the safest bet.

Monica smirked. “Well, Yara’s grandpa just happens to be the vice principal of Capital Med.”

Lydia barely reacted. She was scrolling through her phone when it suddenly buzzed with a call from Kevin.

She picked up. Kevin’s voice was gentle but worried. “Hey, the professors all want you to go to the international competition, but… what about your health?”

Lydia knew why he was concerned. She’d made a splash at the last academic competition, so of course the professors thought of her first. But only Kevin knew about her health issues.

He was afraid it would be too much for her.

Lydia answered without hesitation. “I’ll be fine. I want to go.”

She loved proving herself at international events, especially in front of people who looked down on her.

Kevin relented. “Alright, but promise me you’ll take care of yourself. Don’t overdo it.”

While students obsessed over the poll, the official list was posted the next day, and everyone who was selected had to go through training first.

“Marilyn, Collin, Yara, Lydia?”

People stared at the list in disbelief. Wasn't it supposed to be three names? Why were there four?

Everyone was confused.

Yara’s family had pulled some strings. Her grandfather had gone straight to Kevin to ask for help. Normally, there would only be three spots, but this year, thanks to Lydia’s amazing performance at the academic competition, the school was given an extra place to reward her achievement.

Kevin hadn’t mentioned it before, but Yara’s grandfather, knew all about it. He had his own reasons. Yara had embarrassed herself at school, and he hoped she could redeem herself on the international stage and bring some honor back to the family.