Philip's grip tightened even more. Initially, he considered accepting it on the spot.

The prestige of a chairman was worth a nation's fortune. With unrestricted access to the research base's pharmaceuticals, there

wasn't a goal he couldn't achieve. Wasn't this what he had been chasing all along?

But hesitation crept into his heart, causing him to pause for a few seconds. Ten seconds later, he lifted his eyes gently to meet

Isaac's gaze.

"Professor, I got it."

A smile curled at the corners of Isaac's lips. She knew it; Philip was always the type to go all in. After all, it was just a matter of

family. Phil had always had such a low profile that his presence was hardly worth acknowledging.

Isaac patted Philip's shoulder reassuringly, "Go on with your work."

Philip turned away, a shadow of discontent on his face. His gaze fell on lan, who was passing by without a glance in his direction.

The protective suits they wore were so bulky, and with the goggles, it was impossible to see his eyes. Yet Philip's stare lingered on

lan for a moment before slowly withdrawing.

lan moved on, only to bump into someone heading his way.

It was a face identical to Philip's, and this was the first tlan had seen the two brothers together. He recalled his twith Philip

in Greenfield, oblivious to any switch between them.

resemblance was uncanny, like a copy-paste in

simplicity, not noticing lan but instead focusing on Philip

cheerfully, "Philip!"

of that face. The research base had no need

this man grow

think about this?" Phil approached, holding something in his hand.

an insect.

rare at the facility, where the focus was on human subjects, not animals. Philip's face contorted with

bug and crushing

playing with bugs?

collapsed, replaced

breath to calm himself, "From now on,

Phil's expression shifted to one of warmth and sharpness. His ability to mimic

were looking into

of loss washed over him. He opened his mouth

demand.

maintained the posture she had before he left, still

bench performing various experiments.

motioned for him to

Just a whiff could knock you out for days, so be careful." She said in her ever-detached

cause

the key information - there were drugs here that could induce comas and hallucinations.

continued

her eyes, like ripples on the surface of the ocean,

track of time, forgoing meals and water. It wasn't until bedtthat she finally

and waved him off,

just

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