My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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!"

words, but finally sighed. "I really don't know what you're talking about. If this were true, the

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 they won't return home, but privately, he's very selective. His students are required to sign an agreement to

Mr. Sims's brow furrowed

then revealed, "The friend who told

mentioned Barry Brandt, Lewis had whispered this exact information to

she finally met old

wanted to establish himself abroad, he would need technological support; the information old Mr. Sims provided was likely not related to national security. The

Mr. Sims's account. A true miser

Sims knew he could no longer hide

her and asked, "Can I

Keira responded, "Yes."

Sims spoke gravely. "As a member of

research abroad is extremely important for our country's development. We are at a critical juncture; once this research is complete, he can lead

long will this

Mr. Sims was taken

is

his

years, five years, or even longer. Each scientific breakthrough at a critical point is the

Sims laughed. "Then it's ten

and your granddaughter's

Sims looked ahead. "Some of what I told Holly earlier was true. Years ago, when her grandmother was seriously ill,

in medical science. We've been catching up slowly, but it's still not enough. We need to be at