第120章 "A Traitor in Our Midst"

**Chapter 120: The Web of Secrets**

The engineer's eyes burned with a mix of anger and betrayal as he glared at 程星. "How could you, 程星? How could you deceive me like this?" His voice trembled with rage, but 程星 remained impassive, his expression a mask of indifference.

"I'm sorry, engineer," 程星 said, his tone dry and detached. "I never meant to hurt you. But the truth is, I've been working for the Trisolarans all along."

The engineer's face contorted in disgust. "You're a traitor, plain and simple. How could you sell out your own country?"

程星's expression didn't change, but his voice took on a hint of defensiveness. "I didn't do it for the money or the power. I did it because I believed in their cause. I believed that they could bring about a better world, a world where humanity could thrive."

The engineer snorted in derision. "You call this a better world? A world where humanity is being manipulated and sacrificed for the Trisolarans' own interests?"

程星's eyes flashed with anger, but he quickly recovered. "You don't understand, engineer. The Trisolarans are not just a nation. They are a civilization of beings who have been watching us for centuries, studying us, learning from us. They have the technology, the knowledge, and the resources to shape the future of our planet."

The engineer's laughter was bitter. "And what about us? What about our freedom? Our rights? Our dignity?"

程星's mask of indifference began to crack, revealing a glimmer of humanity beneath. "I know it's not perfect, engineer. But I believe that the Trisolarans can help us achieve a higher level of civilization, a level where humanity can truly thrive."

The engineer's anger turned to despair. "You're blind, 程星. Blind to the true nature of the Trisolarans. Blind to the fact that they are using us, manipulating us, exploiting us for their own gain."

程星's eyes dropped, and for a moment, the engineer saw a glimmer of uncertainty. But then, his mask of indifference snapped back into place. "I've made my choice, engineer. And I'll do what's necessary to see it through."

The engineer's heartheavy with sadness and regret. He knew that he had to confront the truth, no matter how painful it was. He had to expose 程星's betrayal and stop the Trisolarans' sinister plans before it was too late.

But as he turned to leave, he heard 程星's voice, low and menacing. "You'll never stop us, engineer. We have the power, the knowledge, and the resources. And soon, we'll have the planet."

The engineer's heart raced as he quickly left the room, his mind racing with the implications of 程星's words. He knew that he was in grave danger, but he also knew that he couldn't back down. He had to keep fighting, no matter what.

And as he disappeared into the shadows, 程星's cold, calculating eyes watched him, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The game of cat and mouse had just begun, and only one side could emerge victorious.

To be continued...