Lacey paused, letting her words hang in the air.

Celia, cool and collected, met her gaze, waiting patiently for what would come next.

Seeing Celia's composed demeanor, Lacey couldn't help but feel a twinge of anxiety. She decided to test Celia by asking, "Aren't you worried that your patent will now have my name on it? Aren't you scared?"

Lacey deliberately wanted to see if Celia would show any fear.

However, Celia's calm response took her by surprise.

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