# Chapter 698: The Truth That Shook the World
Hello everyone, I'm so glad to be back with you again! How are you all doing today? I hope you're ready for one of the most breathtaking twists in this entire story, because Chapter 698 is an absolute masterpiece of emotional revelation. Let me take you through every stunning moment of it!
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When Ellis made that shocking announcement, the entire room of reporters fell into a stunned silence. They stared at him as if he'd just grown a second head. One brave reporter finally managed to stammer out, "Mr. Ellis, what did you just say?"
Ellis didn't waste a single second. He gestured to someone offstage, and a figure quickly stepped up, grabbed a remote, and turned on the massive screen behind them. In a flash, Ellis connected his phone to that screen, projecting breaking news that would change everything.
A live broadcast appeared, showing a reporter on the scene, her voice trembling with raw emotion. "Professor Barry Brandt has returned to Crera!" she exclaimed. "He once publicly declared he would never come back, and insisted his students must never return either. But now, not only has Professor Brandt come back—he's brought his ten most talented students with him! Let me try to get a word with him!"
The moment Barry Brandt stepped off that plane, several officials from research institutes rushed forward, practically tripping over themselves to shake his hand and welcome him home. The reporter squeezed through the crowd, shoving her microphone toward the professor.
"Professor Brandt, have you had a change of heart? Why did you decide to return?"
Barry Brandt took the microphone, looked directly into the camera, and spoke with such sincerity that his voice trembled. "Years ago, when I went abroad to study, I realized that students from Crera were often discriminated against. Some professors were reluctant to share their knowledge with us. Perhaps they knew that our country was strong and our people were determined. They feared that if we acquired the same knowledge, we would return home and use it to our country's advantage. So they suppressed us."
His voice thickened with emotion. "The environment for students from Crera during my time was harsh. We wanted to serve our country, but the path wasn't clear. Then, one day, Mr. Sims approached me..."
He paused, a wry smile crossing his face. "Mr. Sims asked me, 'Are you willing to dedicate twenty years to your country?'
"I didn't hesitate. I told him I was ready to dedicate my entire life. He then shared his plan with me... He wanted me to publicly express dissatisfaction with Crera and declare that I would never return. Only then did the professors abroad start to take me seriously and share their knowledge with me."
Barry Brandt shook his head with a rueful smile. "We set up an elaborate ruse, fooling everyone for years. Mr. Sims sacrificed a lot to help me maintain my cover. Now, there are rumors that he's a spy because he supported me financially... The truth is, that money came from me. I wanted to transfer my earnings back to Crera, so I sent the funds to him under the pretense of buying advanced technology, fooling everyone."
Tears glistened in his eyes. "I've returned not only to clear my name but also to clear Mr. Sims's name."
He wiped at his reddening eyes and managed a smile. "Crera is my home, and I've finally... come home."
Those words—"come home"—brought tears to the eyes of his students standing behind him. The reporter's voice was choked. "Professor Brandt, you've endured so much all these years."
"It was worth it..." he replied with a bittersweet smile.
When the reporter asked what he wanted to do first, his answer came instantly. "I want to visit my old friend, Mr. Sims."
"We'll get a car ready right away," the reporter offered.
After the brief interview, Professor Brandt got into a car, accompanied by government officials, heading from the coast to Clance. The reporter turned back to the camera, her voice filled with reverence. "Professor Barry Brandt has endured unimaginable hardships for twenty years. His family and friends have suffered alongside him, bearing the brunt of public scorn. But now, he's finally come home, and he returns with honor. This is your live update."
Back at the press conference, every single reporter turned to gaze at Keira, as if they wanted to speak but couldn't find the words. Uncle Olsen was just as stunned, staring at Keira for a long moment before bursting into hearty laughter. "I knew it! My daughter would never let me down! She always has her reasons for everything she does!"
Keira stepped forward, addressing the crowd. "This is why I asked for half an hour before revealing the truth. Half an hour ago, Professor Brandt was still at sea. I had to ensure his safe return before making any public statements."
The room fell silent, then slowly the reporters began murmuring. "Miss Olsen, we owe you an apology. We were wrong to judge you." "Yes, we publicly apologize!"
One reporter even asked, "Miss Olsen, couldn't you have given us a hint earlier?"
Before Keira could respond, another reporter interjected. "Are you crazy? If she'd given any hint, do you think Professor Brandt could have returned so smoothly?"
"Exactly! The government of Country A is notorious for its aggressive tactics. They'd have found any excuse to detain the professor. Keeping quiet was the best way to protect him!"
"Yeah, if you don't know anything, don't talk nonsense..."
"Miss Olsen, when did you find out about this?"
"Miss Olsen, did you take action to protect Mr. Sims after learning about this? You're truly a remarkable woman!"
"We really misunderstood you!"
The press conference turned into a whirlwind of questions and heartfelt apologies.
Meanwhile, at the Freeman Sect, Trevor was listening to the grumbling of his disciples, feeling a mix of frustration and helplessness. He wanted to scold them, but he wasn't even sure what was going on. He hadn't yet received any firsthand information. The disciples continued to complain about their senior sister. "Sect Leader, you can't go easy on her! The Freeman Sect's reputation is at stake!" "Right! We have to punish Senior Sister, or we'll lose face!"
Even James cleared his throat, speaking up. "My cousin might have been a bit impulsive. She just wanted to protect Mr. Sims. After all, she's good friends with Holly Sims, and loyalty is important in our line of work, isn't it?"
The other disciples were stunned into silence, unsure how to respond. Just then, Erin rushed in, holding her phone. "Look at this!"
James sighed. "No need to look, I'm sure the internet is already tearing her apart..."
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, what a chapter! My heart is still racing from the emotional rollercoaster. The revelation that Barry Brandt's twenty-year exile was actually a brilliant, selfless plan orchestrated by Mr. Sims is nothing short of breathtaking. This chapter beautifully showcases Keira's strategic genius—she protected the truth until the very last moment, ensuring Brandt's safe return before revealing everything. The way the reporters went from attacking her to apologizing was incredibly satisfying. And the irony of the Freeman Sect disciples still grumbling while the truth emerges? Pure gold. This chapter deserves nothing less than a perfect rating.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 5.0 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
I predict the next chapter will show Professor Brandt finally reuniting with Mr. Sims in Clance, and their emotional meeting will be broadcast everywhere, completely clearing Mr. Sims's name. Meanwhile, the Freeman Sect disciples will be left utterly humiliated when they discover the truth, and Trevor will have to eat his own words. Keira will emerge as an even greater heroine, possibly gaining recognition from the highest levels of government. But I have a feeling that the enemies who tried to frame Mr. Sims won't give up so easily—they might try something desperate now that their plot has been exposed!
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