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!"

Sims clenched his jaw, momentarily at a loss for words, but finally sighed. "I really

betrayed his country, his heart is actually with his nation. When he recruits students abroad, he might say they won't return home, but privately, he's very selective. His

Sims's brow furrowed

who told

had whispered this exact information to

met old Mr.

Sims knew Barry Brandt's intentions and was his collaborator within the country. If Brandt wanted to establish himself abroad, he would need technological support; the information old Mr. Sims provided was likely not related to national security.

untouched in Old Mr. Sims's account.

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

and asked, "Can I

Keira responded, "Yes."

"As a member of the Freeman Sect,

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

asked, "How long will this critical juncture

Mr. Sims was taken

soon is 'not

clenched his jaw and stayed

a scientist, so I understand that 'very soon' could mean two years, five years, or even longer. Each scientific breakthrough

Sims laughed. "Then

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

earlier was true. Years ago, when her grandmother was seriously

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

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