Chapter 726

Willow had been looking forward to hosting Philip at her home this week, preparing everything to welcome him warmly. But that very afternoon, the lab received an unexpected call from Sheng. Professor Grant rushed in to summon Willow. "Old Philip might be returning back. immediately." Willow was stunned. "So soon?" Just days ago, the elderly scholar had been eagerly insisting on visiting her home. Professor Grant handed her the receiver. "You should hear it from him yourself." Willow quickly took the phone. "Mr. Philip? You're going back?" Philip's voice was uncharacteristically somber on the other end, stripped of his usual pride, replaced only by gravity. "My most trusted contact has just secretly informed me—Military Intelligence has approached Stephen." "They must have presented some kind of evidence that completely swayed him. He may be preparing to join their research institute immediately." "I have to go back now. Otherwise..." The old man's voice was hoarse with anguish, yet res