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.

staring at Holly in surprise before smiling. "Holly,

She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

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

at his wrinkled hand, her voice breaking with a sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to

something.

again. "Holly, I was foolish. I had never seen so much money and thought

must be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the

her head frantically, refusing to accept the

you remember thirteen years ago when

Holly was startled.

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 lack

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

"Without money, there is no sense of security.

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

a bitter smile. "Billions in US dollars; I often think it could have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of times over...

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

me from a young age that even so, we must not admit defeat. How

shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you and your

lowered her head. "My dad has been dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll also

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