The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1514

Assistant trailed behind Hank, and the two quickly made their way out of the lab.

As they waited for the elevator, Hank glanced up, his gaze landing on the elevator doors. He casually remarked, "Is there news from the Patent Office?"

The assistant glanced at Hank cautiously before hesitantly saying, "Well, there is news..."

Seeing his assistant's hesitancy, Hank narrowed his eyes. "Preliminary rejection?"

"It's not exactly a rejection, but..." the assistant began, just as the elevator arrived, cutting himself off.

Hank, seeing this, remained silent. As the elevator doors opened, he stepped forward, only to see someone already inside.

"Dane," Hank greeted Dr. Ray respectfully with a nod.

Next to Dane stood a man with a fiercely imposing aura. Hank only took a quick glance before shifting his gaze away.

nodded, pressing the button to keep the elevator doors open, "Are you

the elevator, choosing to stand away

elevator doors

button for his office

to Hank, not speaking to the young man beside him anymore. "The project your department is working on

hadn't expected

of his work,

He modestly replied, "You flatter me, Dr. Ray. It's

back, emanated an authoritative presence. "I heard from your

who hadn't heard the full story from his assistant, hesitated before answering, "We've just submitted the paperwork, so

in acknowledgment. As the elevator reached their floor, he simply stated, "Patents are crucial. They represent

the weight of

the elevator with the young man, leaving Hank and

gone, the assistant's tense demeanor relaxed. Curious, he