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," old Mr.

at Holly in surprise before smiling.

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

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

after a moment, "I'm sorry.

just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love

filled Holly's eyes. "Grandpa, please say something. Tell me

seen so much money

you! There must be some misunderstanding!

head frantically, refusing to accept the

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

Holly was startled.

providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large sum. They asked me for a hundred million. You know our

Sims lowered his gaze. "When your grandmother passed away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same

there is no sense of security. That

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

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

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

even so, we must not admit defeat.

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

been dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll also

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