The conference officially began in the afternoon, but Roxanne and Larry had arrived half an hour early. Roxanne, observing the attendees, grew increasingly apprehensive. As Larry had predicted, they were all prominent figures in the medical field—people she recognized from media reports, though she'd never met them.

Larry introduced her. One senior member, upon learning Roxanne was Janet, looked doubtful. "A woman? So young?" he questioned. Janet's mysterious reputation, known only as Harvey's disciple, had led to this surprise. Their skeptical stares were evident, but Roxanne, accustomed to such scrutiny, greeted him politely with a nonchalant smile.

Larry, stepping forward, said, "Don't be fooled by her youth. Even I can't match her in some areas." This only fueled the man's suspicion. He studied them with a strange expression before saying, "Since you brought her, we'll take your word for it." His skepticism was palpable.

Before Larry could respond, Roxanne interrupted, "As prominent figures in the medical field, I trust you'll judge based on merit. Whether I am Janet, or whether I live up to her reputation, you can all decide after the conference." She intended to prove herself.

Larry, slightly surprised, nodded. "You're right. I didn't think of that." They took their seats.

The conference began with Chanaea's leaders proposing a topic, and attendees spoke according to their seating arrangement. When Roxanne's turn came, everyone listened intently. She rose gracefully, smiled, and presented her thoughts clearly and concisely. The suspicion in their eyes quickly gave way to admiration. Maintaining her composure, she concluded her presentation with a bow. The audience erupted in applause.

The leader who had proposed the topic looked on with admiration. Roxanne bowed again. The conference ended, and, as Roxanne had predicted, everyone viewed her differently; their skepticism had vanished. She, too, gained valuable insights. While the leaders were somewhat arrogant, their extensive knowledge and diverse perspectives were enlightening.

As Roxanne prepared to leave, the leader approached, surrounded by a group of people. "I apologize for my earlier doubts, Ms. Jarvis," he said.

Roxanne stood and met him. "You're too kind, Mr. Lynch. I am young; skepticism is natural."

"I've heard of the famed Janet. Your presence here is a welcome addition to Chanaea's medical field. Please join us for dinner." His admiration was evident.

Overwhelmed by the compliment, Roxanne accepted the invitation with a smile. The unnecessary promotional text about a website has been removed.