The room was filled with an uneasy silence as the weight of the revelation and the implications of the accusations settled upon them. The truth had come to light, and the consequences of these long-buried secrets were now being faced.
With a finality in his tone, Derek dismissed their presence. "You guys are free to leave now," he declared, a clear indication that this confrontation had run its course.
As William's thoughts churned with frustration and anger, he couldn't help but feel the weight of his ruined plans and the financial loss he had suffered. His mind was filled with a deep-seated determination not to let this setback stand.
"It isn't possible. I lost my money only because of Anne and this jerk," William seethed silently. "He really wrecked everything. I'm not going to let that happen."
