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."

word "Grandpa,"

staring at Holly in surprise before

hadn't expected him to be so nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you just said isn't

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

after a moment,

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

something. Tell me none of this

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

must be some misunderstanding! The person you

shook her head frantically, refusing

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

Holly was startled.

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

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

sense of security.

need countless wrongs to hide it. I found myself in deep trouble, which is why I didn't dare to spend or touch the money—I just let

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

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 this from

uncontrollably. "Grandpa, you taught me from a young age that even so,

shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you and your father into this, haven't

dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll

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