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.

at Holly in surprise

so nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

her, he spoke after a moment, "I'm

her voice breaking with a sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love my country

say something. Tell me none

I was foolish. I had never seen so much money and

be some misunderstanding! The person

shook her head frantically, refusing to accept

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

Holly was startled.

Mr. Sims continued, "Back then, only Country M had 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

your grandmother passed away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened to your

"Without money, there is no sense of security. That was the start of

a lie, they need countless lies to cover it up; 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

have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of times over... Holly, I

in disbelief. "Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell me sooner? Why did you keep this

that even so, we must not admit defeat. How could you

dragged you and your father into

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

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