Preston and Clifford's expressions could not have been darker. The two elders exchanged a glance, each seeing the same frustration and grudging admiration in the other's eyes.

Andrew had cleared the sixth round flawlessly, and even with their decades of medical expertise, neither of them could have done it better.

Derek let out a hearty laugh. "So, esteemed elders, what do you think of Andrew, the contestant I've been keeping my eye on?"

Preston and Clifford both responded with a cold snort, their faces dark and stony, refusing to answer.

Meanwhile, Lauren and Aspen, seated together, shared a quick high-five, their faces glowing with pride.

Lauren exclaimed, "See? I told you, Andrew wouldn't stop at the sixth round. He's always been amazing!"

Aspen agreed enthusiastically. "Exactly! That guy really never seems to lose—even if I never admit it to his face."

On the other side of the arena, Yara's eyes sparkled as she watched Andrew. Powerful, exceptional men had always bee