This comment made old Mr. Sims pause briefly before he chuckled, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Keira cut straight to the point, "I know the truth."

Old Mr. Sims looked at her, momentarily startled. "What do you know?"

Keira replied, "I know Barry Brandt isn't a traitor, and I also know you're not a spy."

Old Mr. Sims hesitated, then gave a wry smile. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Keira stepped closer and said, "Everyone says Professor Brandt is a traitor, that he betrayed his country and will never come back. But in reality, only a few people know that he's been nurturing talent for the country all along, and he'll return home one day."

She looked at him intently. "That day might be far off, or it could be tomorrow."

Old Mr. Sims's expression changed immediately. He eyed Keira with suspicion and asked, "Who are you? How do you know these things?"

Keira responded, "It doesn't matter, nor does how I know. What's important is… I'm sorry that you've suffered."

Old Mr. Sims fell silent.

Keira continued, "I know you're just playing a part in his plan. If the act isn't convincing enough, it could attract the attention of Country M, making his return even more difficult. So, you had no choice but to accept this blame!"

for words, but finally sighed. "I really don't

without more details, Keira sighed. "A friend told me he met Professor Brandt. Although it seems like he betrayed his country, his heart is actually with his nation. When he recruits students abroad, he might say

Mr. Sims's brow furrowed

friend who told me this is

mentioned Barry Brandt, Lewis had whispered this exact

met old Mr. Sims again, she

Sims provided was likely not related to national security. The money Brandt sent was

untouched in Old Mr. Sims's account. A

with such certainty, old Mr. Sims knew he could no longer hide the

stared intensely at her and asked, "Can

Keira responded, "Yes."

Old Mr. Sims spoke gravely. "As a member of the Freeman Sect, you must be patriotic deep down. So,

this research is complete, he can lead his students back home! Therefore, at this

"How long will this

was taken aback. "Not

is 'not

Sims clenched his jaw

scientific breakthrough at a critical point is the toughest phase. You can be imprisoned for

Sims laughed. "Then it's

son's house arrest, and your granddaughter's struggle with accusations—don't you

ago, when her grandmother was seriously ill, only Country M could treat her, but they demanded

to see our country lagging behind in technology, including in medical science. We've been catching up slowly, but it's still not enough. We

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