My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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"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? Get

this stupid Special Division position, I let myself grow suspicious and resentful toward you. And when everything went south, I didn't question it—I just

sharp knock, the sound echoing in the room, making everyone's

his head, his forehead was

again when old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking his

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

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

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

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

shock. "What are

"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 in my account, I didn't

Mr. Sims had never been involved in corruption; the money in his

and his eyes filled

"You've worked so hard all these years, but you could have

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 would have been the one stuck here.

chest heaved as the full weight of old Mr. Sims' sacrifice hit

He understood now.

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

Brian had been in charge, he would have been the one thrown into

and regret overwhelmed