Keira arrived in the hallway outside old Mr. Sims' office.

When she last visited, the area was still open and not sealed off. Now, it was blocked, restricting entry to unauthorized personnel.

Holly's footsteps were unsteady, reflecting her anxiety.

They reached old Mr. Sims' office, where Holly hesitated at the door, prompting Keira to push it open.

Inside, they found an elderly man.

His full head of silver hair and wrinkled face still held traces of the authority he once commanded.

As he stood watering the plants and not looking at them, he said, "I've admitted my crimes already. There's no need to come and ask again."

Holly began to tremble.

Despite everyone saying old Mr. Sims had confessed, she never believed it.

But hearing those words from her grandfather's mouth made her feel as though her world was collapsing.

She staggered forward, her voice trembling. "Grandpa, it's not like that."

the word "Grandpa," old Mr. Sims

in surprise before smiling. "Holly, you're

nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you just

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

he spoke after a moment, "I'm sorry. I've brought shame

sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always

"Grandpa, please say something. Tell

never seen so much money and thought a small

must be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the most was Barry

frantically, refusing to accept the

Sims lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years ago

Holly was startled.

the advanced medical capabilities to save her. However, given our situation, we had no money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large sum. They asked me for a hundred million. You know our family assets were, at most, a few tens of millions. That was the first time I felt helpless due to a

need for money. What if

of security. That was the start of my

when they do something wrong, they need countless wrongs to hide it. I found myself in deep trouble, which is why I didn't dare to spend or touch

I often think it could have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of

at Old Mr. Sims in disbelief. "Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell me sooner?

from a young age that even so, we must not admit

Sims patted her shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you and your father into this, haven't

now under house arrest. I'll also be investigated. Grandpa, how

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