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.

his knees in front of old Mr. Sims with a loud

are you

to get up. I've known you my whole life, and I know the kind of person you are. But because of this stupid Special Division position, I let myself grow suspicious and resentful toward

forehead hit the ground with a sharp knock, the sound echoing

head, his forehead was

old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking

flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly

to his feet. "You've done a good job all

stay on for Barry's sake. It's only

and smiled. "You're my pride. I know you'll take good care

in shock.

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

involved in corruption; the money

tightened even more, and his eyes

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

was only a matter of time before everything blew up. If I hadn't stayed in this

full weight of old Mr.

He understood now.

Sims never stayed in his position for the power or the

charge, he would have been the one thrown