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 with a loud

Sims froze, startled. "What are

person you are. But because of this stupid

with a sharp knock, the

his forehead was already

like he was ready to bow again when old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking his head.

familiar nickname hitting him hard. Memories of his younger years flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes

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

to stay on for Barry's sake. It's only natural you'd have some hard feelings. But

my pride. I know you'll take good

blinked in shock. "What are

It's time for me to retire. As for the money in my account, I didn't touch a cent because I was afraid it'd be flagged. Now, it can all go to charity—it's Barry's contribution to our

in corruption; the money in

even more, and his eyes filled with

all these years, but you could have retired. I could have

kept sending me the money you earned abroad to keep it from being frozen in your account. It was only a matter of time before

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

He understood now.

stayed in his position for the power or

been in charge, he would have been the one thrown