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

at Holly in surprise before smiling.

grabbed his hand.

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

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

"It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love my country and to place the nation's interest above everything else. How could

something. Tell me none of this is

Mr. Sims sighed again. "Holly, I was foolish. I had never seen so much money and thought a small

There must be some misunderstanding! The

frantically,

"Do you remember thirteen years ago when your grandmother

Holly was startled.

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

Mr. Sims lowered his gaze. "When your grandmother passed away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you after that? What would

is no sense of security.

someone tells a lie, they need countless lies to cover it up; when they do something wrong, they need countless wrongs to hide it. I

"Billions in US dollars; I often think it could have saved

disbelief. "Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell

so, we must not admit

dragged you

dad has been dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll also be investigated. Grandpa, how could

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