Chapter 1305
Andrew smirked. “Well, Jared, you might just miss your chance.”
Jared scoffed. “You think I don’t stand a chance? You really believe you’re the one who can win it all?”
Andrew shook his head, a confident glint in his eyes. “It’s not about whether I can do it or not. I’ve got my eyes on every single prize at this Grand Medical Summit.”
Jared almost laughed out loud. “You’re way too full of yourself, Andrew. You really think you can take them all? Even Dr. Bozzelli wouldn’t dare dream that big.”
Andrew’s confidence made Jared’s blood boil. If it were not for Francesca’s presence, he would have already mocked him outright. He believed that this punk probably would not even make the top ten. So, where did he get this absurd confidence from?
At that moment, the host lifted the final red cloth from the last tray on the stage, revealing a worn piece of parchment. It looked unimpressive, just quietly lying there, but Andrew’s eyes widened the moment he saw it.
It was a fragment of a treasure map–he was sure of it. Apparently, he was not the only one who noticed, as Mosby and the two elders from the Advanced Medical Institute both subtly gasped in surprise.
Chantelle, speaking on Derek’s behalf, took the map and announced with her usual cold tone, “This is a map fragment donated by the Driscoll family. Its purpose and contents remain unknown, as Mr. Rafael Driscoll has not disclosed any details. However, according to him, it will be awarded to the champion of the Grand Medical Summit.”
Most of the audience was clueless about why a piece of old parchment was so significant, but the name “Rafael” made them hold their tongues. The Driscoll family was a powerhouse in Blumedale, and Rafael’s name alone commanded respect.
Jared’s eyes burned with excitement. “Rafael is a legend among collectors. In Gabo Creek’s collector circles, every item he owns is a priceless treasure. This map fragment must be worth a fortune.”
Andrew was about to ask who Rafael was when Mosby, seated in the front row, stood up and cupped his hands with a smile. “Rafael, you sure went all out. I’ll have to try my best to win that map!”
Nearby, a round-faced, jolly man chuckled. “Mosby, with your skills, it’s practically yours already. This map was practically prepared for you. No one else here can compete with you.”
Mosby laughed heartily, clearly pleased.
Francesca leaned over, whispering, “So that’s Rafael Driscoll? I’ve heard he’s so wealthy that he could buy out an entire noble family if he wanted.”
Jared quickly chimed in. “Fran, you know Rafael too? I’ve actually visited his estate with Dr. Bozzelli before. Next time, I’ll take you with me.”
Francesca shook her head. “No thanks. I’m not really interested in mingling with the rich.”
She glanced at Andrew, noticing his odd expression. “What’s with that look, Andrew?”
Andrew’s smile turned sly. “Oh, nothing. I just didn’t expect that guy to be Rafael.”
Jared sneered. “You? Knowing Rafael? Keep dreaming. Rafael is one of Gabo Creek’s richest men. You’ll never get near him.”
Andrew rolled his eyes. “Why would I want to? Honestly, if I ever meet him, I’d probably just teach him a lesson.”
Jared and Francesca stared at him, dumbfounded.
Jared burst out laughing. “Teach Rafael a lesson? Are you out of your mind? Even the heads of the Five Apex Families wouldn’t dare say that.”
However, Andrew was not kidding. He had promised Donald, the police chief of Jayrodale, to handle Rafael.
Back when Donald studied at Blumedale, Rafael had bullied him countless times. Since Andrew promised to deal with it, he intended to see it through.
Meanwhile, Jared discreetly checked his watch, smirking to himself. He believed that any moment now, that idiot Andrew would start losing his mind.
Suddenly, Andrew clutched his head, wincing. “Fran, what’s going on? My head… it hurts!”
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