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.

in front of old Mr. Sims with

Mr. Sims froze, startled. "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

with a sharp knock, the sound echoing in

Brian lifted his head, his

like he was ready to bow again when old Mr.

and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed. He

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

to you long ago, but I had 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

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

shock.

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 for the money in my account, I didn't touch a cent because I was afraid it'd be flagged. Now, it can all go to charity—it's Barry's

had never been involved in

even more, and his

so hard all these years, but you could have retired. I could have worked

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 of old Mr. Sims'

He understood now.

Mr. Sims never stayed in his position for the

have been the one thrown into prison and branded as a

and regret overwhelmed