My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

"I'm sorry too, Mr. Sims!"

A man stepped forward. "I sealed the windows on purpose so you wouldn't see any light."

Another added, "I made sure the door was cracked at night to let the cold air in while you slept."

"I didn't do much, but I led the charge to badmouth you for days. I'm sorry."

"..."

One after another, members of the Special Division bowed their heads in apology, not just out of guilt but out of growing admiration for the elderly man standing before them.

Even those who had done nothing wrong followed suit, apologizing and showing their respect.

Then, a steady voice cut through the crowd. "Let me through."

Everyone parted as Brian walked up, eyes fixed on old Mr. Sims.

He saw the man's white hair, frail body, and shaky steps, but most of all, he saw those eyes—steady and unbroken.

The weight of it hit Brian like a punch to the gut.

in front of old

Mr. Sims froze, startled. "What are you doing? Get

this stupid Special Division position,

sharp knock, the sound echoing in the room, making everyone's chest

his forehead was already

old Mr. Sims

flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed. He wanted to say something,

to his feet. "You've done a good job all these years," he said

I had to stay on for Barry's sake. It's only natural you'd have some hard feelings. But even so,

my pride. I know you'll take good care of

blinked in shock. "What are you

It's time for me to retire. As for the money in my account, I didn't touch a cent because I was afraid

in corruption; the money in his account remained

more, and his

"You've worked so hard all these years, but you could have retired. I could have worked with Brian to handle

in your account. It was only a matter of time before everything blew up. If I hadn't stayed in this position, Brian would have been the one

chest heaved as the full weight of old Mr. Sims'

He understood now.

Sims never stayed in his position for the power or the title. He

had been in charge, he would have been the one thrown into