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.

warning, Brian dropped to his knees in front

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

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

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

head, his forehead was

looked like he was ready to bow again when old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking his head. "You stubborn kid, get

Memories of his younger years flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed. He wanted to say something, but the words stuck

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

should've handed the reins to you long ago, but I had to stay on for Barry's sake. It's only natural you'd have some

pride. I know you'll take

shock. "What are you

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.

had never been involved in corruption; the money in his account

tightened even more, and his eyes

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

was only a matter of time

chest heaved as the full weight of

He understood now.

position for the power or the title. He stayed

have been the one thrown into prison and branded