From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

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In a tense atmosphere, William, Lucas Anderson and David Houston met in the office's private room. In the room, there is the smell of freshly brewed coffee, creating an atmosphere that contrasts with the serious topic they are talking about. A projector was turned on and a video began to play.

David, with his greying hair and tired-looking eyes, stared at the screen in confusion. "What is it?" he said in a choked voice, as if trying to swallow a fact that was hard to accept.

William, with a calm face and sharp eyes, answered, "It's Louisa's confession about her attempt to harm Vera."

Hearing that, David looked shocked. "There is no way my daughter would do such a despicable thing!" he exclaimed, in an adamant tone. His face was pale, and it was clear that he was devastated by the news.

Meanwhile, Lucas Anderson, William's grandfather, was the oldest man in the room, his hair completely white and the lines on his face showing his age and wisdom. He said nothing, just watched the video