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.

to his knees in front of old Mr. Sims with

"What are you doing?

the kind of person you are. But because of this stupid Special Division position, I let myself grow suspicious and resentful toward you. And when

sharp knock, the sound echoing in the room, making

lifted his head, his forehead was already

bow again when old

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

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

to stay on for Barry's sake. It's only natural you'd have some hard feelings. But even so, I've seen everything you've done

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

in shock. "What are you

Sims 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

never been involved in corruption; the money in his account

chest tightened even more, and his eyes

he grabbed old Mr. Sims' arm. "You've worked so hard all these years,

to keep it from being frozen in your account. It was only a

heaved as the full weight of old

He understood now.

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

been