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!"

momentarily at a loss for words, but finally sighed. "I really

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

"The friend who

mentioned Barry Brandt, Lewis had whispered this

old Mr. Sims again,

not related

money remained untouched in Old Mr. Sims's account. A true miser would never

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

and asked, "Can I trust

Keira responded, "Yes."

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

"Barry Brandt's research abroad is extremely important for our country's development. We are at a critical juncture; once this research is complete, he can lead his students back home! Therefore, at this stage, I must be a spy! I can only be a

"How long will this critical juncture

Sims was taken aback. "Not

soon is 'not

his jaw

scientist, so I understand that 'very soon' could mean two years, five years, or even longer. Each scientific breakthrough at a critical point is the toughest phase. You can be imprisoned for a

Sims laughed. "Then it's

son's house arrest, and your granddaughter's

was seriously ill, only Country M could treat her, but they

slowly, but it's still not

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