Chapter 496

The next day, the group went directly to Duncan's villa, which he used exclusively for his research. Max Levenson had always been dissatisfied with Duncan's career choice and had frequently tried to persuade him to return home and take over the Levenson family's business. However, Duncan consistently refused. To Duncan, research was his true passion, something he was willing to devote his entire life to. This dedication had long frustrated Max. Not long ago, Max even sent people to Freeqa to apprehend Duncan, but with Lily's help in altering his location, Duncan managed to return to his home country. Recently, he had been secluded in his villa, immersed in his research. When Lily and the others arrived at the villa's entrance, Duncan came out to greet them. Surprised by their presence, he asked, "Oh? You're all here?" Turning to Loid, he continued, "Loid, I was just about to look for you. I'm at a crucial stage in a research project and have identified several potential breakthr