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

Chapter 1560

Hank was feeling a bit rattled, but he quickly pulled himself together. After giving Joseph a polite nod, he turned to Dane and said, "Dr. Ray, you wanted to see me?"

Dane pointed to the couch, exuding authority without even trying. "Have a seat."

Hank muttered a quick acknowledgment and walked over to the couch. He sat down, clasping his hands on his knees, his back straight as an arrow.

"So what's the deal with your department and Prestige University? Why's there been a mix-up with Mr. Joseph?" Dane asked directly, his voice as calm and steady as ever.

Hank was in the dark about Joseph's current mood and what he might have told Dane. But one thing was clear: this was serious, and if he didn't explain properly, things could get messy.

After a moment's thought, Hank stood up again and lowered his head slightly. "I'm sorry, Dr. Ray. I didn't think this would make its way to you. I got so caught up in negotiating the deal that I overlooked keeping in touch with Prestige University, which led to this misunderstanding with Mr. Joseph."

vague attempt at an explanation, thought to himself that Hank was indeed clever,

could just sweep this under the rug, Joseph wasn't

his fingers and sighed, "Actually, I should take some of the blame here. When I first found out about the artificial life system being patented by Prestige University, I should've made sure you knew, Hank. That way, Prestige wouldn't have jumped to the conclusion that your

a pause,

if it was for performance metrics, he wouldn't stoop to taking credit for a bunch

finished with

now, Hank's face was a mix of red and pale, caught between

for Hank, but

an

always been big on patents. Even though everything seemed good to go, Hank hadn't expected Prestige University to beat him to it and secure the patent

the DO Group, at least easing some of Dane's dissatisfaction when he reported back. But now... not