As if a thought struck her, Hazel looked at Aria. "You... you're not…" Dawn? After all, only the presenters needed to be dressed so formally, and Dawn was the only one whose real name was unknown.
"No, that's impossible!" Hazel immediately denied her own thought. "You've been out of the research field for so many years, you couldn't possibly have that kind of ability!"
"Charles, still no sign of Dawn?" Flora, clinging to Charles's arm, sounded distressed. "Didn't Dr. Reaves say Dawn would be here?"
"There's still half an hour until it starts. Let's wait a bit longer."
Aria saw Flora and Charles approaching and immediately got up and headed backstage.
She didn't want to cause any trouble at this moment.
"Today, we gather in the name of medicine, as professional peers, to open this medical seminar. I'm sure you've all had a preliminary look at the main topic of this conference, but I regret to inform you that Dawn will not be attending today's meeting."
Alden Reaves was supposed to be the highlight of the day, but his words sent a shockwave through the room.
"But there's no need to worry. Dr. Dawn has officially joined the Flourish Medical Research Institute! She has also entrusted a professional to present on her behalf. Now, I will hand the floor over to—Ms. Aria!"
Flora gasped, clutching Charles's arm tightly. "Did I hear that right? Aria?!"
Charles stared at the composed Aria walking onto the stage, his expression dark. "Let's see what she's capable of."
Hazel couldn't help but exclaim, "Impossible! How could she get authorization from Dr. Dawn?!"
Realizing her voice was too loud, she quickly covered her mouth.
Aria paid no mind to the reactions from the audience. Instead, she took out a pre-prepared voice changer and played an audio file.
"Hello, I am Dawn. I am now going to present my research direction—gene sequencing combined with integrative medicine…"
Half an hour later, the recording finished. The room was completely silent, clearly stunned by the bold research.
"If anyone has any questions, please raise your hand," Aria said, tapping the earpiece she was wearing. "I will relay your questions to Dr. Dawn."

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