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.

dropped to his knees in front of old Mr. Sims

Sims froze, startled. "What are you doing?

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

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

lifted his head, his forehead was already

bow again when old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking his head. "You stubborn

froze, the familiar nickname hitting him hard. Memories of his younger years flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed. He wanted to say

to his feet. "You've

only natural you'd have some

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

in shock. "What

glanced over at Barry Brandt, smiling. "Barry's back, so there's no need for me to hang on to this job any longer. It's time for me to retire. As for the money

involved in

even more, and

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

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

chest heaved as the full weight

He understood now.

stayed in his position for the power

have been the one thrown into prison and