Chapter 501
The crowd’s eyes instantly filled with amusement and disdain as low whispers echoed through the room.
“She’s so young, looks like she’s only in her twenties. What kind of real skill could she possibly have p>
“Psychiatry and these kinds of organic lesions are completely different beasts. I bet she can’t even put together a coherent cross-departmental case analysis p>
“Did you guys miss the argument just now? She snuck into this high-end summit by clinging to her ex-husband, and now she actually dares to stand there and critique a top-tier medical mystery. She really overestimates herself. Just wait for her to make a fool of herself p>
Hearing those voices, the smile on Celeste’s lips grew wider.
This was exactly what she wanted!
She was certain that Sienna might have some skill, but in front of a room full of titans, she would inevitably be full of holes and make a complete laughingstock of herself.
By then, Sienna’s reputation would be ruined, turning her into a total joke within the medical community.
When they returned to the Capital, her true nightmare would just be beginning.
Even if Jarred tried to protect her, he would only grow annoyed and eventually abandon her in disgust.
Holding entirely onto the anticipation of a good show, Celeste continued her gentle provocation.
“Dr. Sloan, it’s rare to have so many seniors here to guide you. Don’t be nervous. Just boldly share your thoughts p>
She folded her hands in her lap, looking so innocent it bordered on saintly.
“Even if you say the wrong thing, the seniors won’t laugh at a newcomer. Taking that first step is the most important part, right p>
After all, this was an elite summit.
Several heavyweights in the industry genuinely cared about the development of younger doctors.
Professor Klein was the first to speak. “Psychology and psychiatry are naturally connected. Dr. Sloan, why don’t you share your insights p>
“The new generation brings new ideas and fresh angles. Perhaps it could break our current deadlock p>
“Just speak your mind. Academic exchanges don’t discriminate based on seniority p>
Urged by the crowd, Sienna was instantly thrust into the center of the storm.
Looking at Sienna’s still cool and collected face, Celeste sneered inwardly.
She knew all too well the sheer difficulty of this case.
A room full of veterans with decades of experience were completely clueless; there was absolutely no way Sienna could crack such a complex, cross-disciplinary medical mystery.
Her seemingly uplifting, encouraging speech had actually just tossed Sienna straight into the fire to roast.
She wanted everyone to see with their own eyes that this unbearably arrogant woman was nothing but an empty vase.
Sienna stared at the chaotic imagery on the projector screen.
The discussion among the psychiatric authorities was stuck on a dead knot: whether to prioritize saving the organs or stabilizing the mental state first.
The blank column for the Traditional Medicine treatment plan was particularly glaring.
At the front of the crowd, sensing the situation spiraling out of control with countless pressuring gazes locking onto Sienna, Jarred acted.
Hushed whispers and snickers from people waiting for a show were already rippling through the crowd.
His gaze turned instantly icy. He immediately stepped forward, shielding Sienna behind him.
“Forgive us, everyone.” His voice was low, carrying an unquestionable authority.
“Dr. Sloan is only accompanying me to the banquet tonight, primarily to observe and learn. She did not prepare for an academic exchange so I ask that everyone p>
Before he could finish his sentence, Sienna suddenly raised a hand, smoothly bringing his actions to a halt.
She looked up at Jarred. Her eyes were cool and indifferent, lacking even the slightest hint of panic or cowardice.
Then, her gaze swept over the industry pioneers in the room.
Facing a hall packed with globally renowned medical titans, a confident smile curved her lips.
“Since the esteemed seniors have extended such a gracious invitation p>
Sienna walked slowly toward the projector, the rhythm of her heels as steady as a metronome.
“Then I suppose I’ll embarrass myself and share a few of my humble opinions p>