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

turned slowly, staring at Holly in surprise before smiling. "Holly, you're

nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you just said isn't

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

moment, "I'm sorry. I've brought shame

sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me

please say something. Tell me none

foolish. I had never seen so much money and thought a

be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the

her head frantically, refusing

lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years ago when your grandmother was gravely

Holly was startled.

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 me for a hundred million. You know our family assets

What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you after that? What would we

sense of

a lie, they 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 dare

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

didn't you say anything earlier?

age that even so, we must not admit defeat. How

I've dragged

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

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