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.

to his knees in front of old Mr. Sims with a loud

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

you 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 and resentful toward you. And

sharp knock, the sound echoing

lifted his head, his forehead was already turning

to bow again when old

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 something, but the words stuck in his

Sims reached down and pulled him to his feet. "You've

handed the reins 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 done

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

shock.

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.

Sims had never been involved in corruption; the

chest tightened even more, and his eyes filled with

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

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. I could still carry the weight, so

weight of old Mr. Sims' sacrifice

He understood now.

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

charge, he would have been the one thrown into prison

regret overwhelmed