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.

knees in front of old Mr. Sims with a loud

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

"Please don't ask me to get up. I've known you my whole life, and I know the kind of person you are. But because of this stupid

ground with a sharp knock, the

his forehead

was ready to bow again when old Mr. Sims

years flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed.

down and pulled him to his feet. "You've done a good job

It's only natural you'd have some hard feelings. But even so, I've seen everything you've done lately,

helped Brian stand upright and smiled. "You're my pride.

in shock. "What are

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

been involved in corruption; the money

and his eyes filled with

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

patted his arm. "Your return was never a sure thing. You 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 everything blew up. If I hadn't stayed in this position, Brian

heaved as the full weight of old Mr. Sims'

He understood now.

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

he would have been the one thrown into prison