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.

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

stand away from the young man next to Dane,

the elevator doors

pressed the button

man beside him anymore. "The

expected Dane to

his work, given

in status. He modestly replied, "You flatter me, Dr. Ray. It's all thanks to the collective effort of our

presence. "I heard from your department head

heard the full story from his assistant, hesitated before answering, "We've just submitted the paperwork,

floor, he simply stated, "Patents are crucial. They represent technological

nodded, understanding the weight of his

then exited the elevator with the young

tense demeanor relaxed. Curious, he