Linda's mind raced. "Maybe it’s because Lacey knows someone from the Osilfield Research Institute. But even if it’s this case, they shouldn't be flaunting it at work or wanting to see her so urgently.

Are they here because of the KR mutant virus? But since it was you who discovered it, shouldn't they want to see you instead?"

Linda was confused. Celia, however, remained calm as she revealed, "Lacey claimed my patent as her own."

"What?" Linda's eyes widened in shock and ...