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.

Holly in surprise before smiling. "Holly,

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

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

her, he spoke after a moment,

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 else.

eyes. "Grandpa, please say something. Tell me none of this

had never seen so much

misunderstanding! The person you despised

frantically, refusing

and sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years ago when your grandmother

Holly was startled.

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

What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you

no sense of security. That was the start of my

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 the

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

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

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

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

under house arrest. I'll

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