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

was one of simplicity, not noticing lan but instead focusing on Philip in the distance and

cheerfully, "Philip!"

sight of that face. The research base

this man grow

about this?" Phil approached, holding something in his hand. Upon closer inspection, Philip found

an insect.

creatures were rare at the facility, where the focus was on human subjects, not animals.

the bug and crushing it

twenty-seven, what are you doing playing with bugs? Do you think you're

collapsed, replaced

only felt frustrated; he took a deep breath to calm himself, "From now on, every moment

of warmth and sharpness. His

were looking into

over him. He opened his mouth to speak but said nothing. After all, this was his

demand.

the core lab to find Sarah maintained the posture she had before he left, still engrossed in

bench performing various experiments.

him

toxic. Just a whiff could knock

could cause hallucinations.

there were drugs here that could induce comas and hallucinations. He

and continued to assist

flicker of depth crossed her eyes, like ripples on the surface of the ocean, concealing

would lose track of time, forgoing

him

just

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