My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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."

"Grandpa," old

at Holly in surprise before

so nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

at her, he spoke after a moment, "I'm sorry. I've

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 and to place the nation's interest above everything

something. Tell me none

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

misunderstanding! The person you despised the most was

her head frantically, refusing to accept the

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

Holly was startled.

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 lack

I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you after that?

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

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

often think it could have saved your grandmother's life

say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell me sooner?

"Grandpa, you taught me from a young age that even so, we must not admit defeat. How could you give in

Sims patted her shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you

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