From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

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The students were in the basketball hall, a spacious room with hardwood floors. Bright lights adorned the ceiling, providing ample illumination for the entire room. On both sides of the room, there were stands large enough to accommodate spectators.

Jordan and Robert were not there. William was quite relieved to see that. However, there was something that made his heart race, making him feel tense.

Vera was there. William was shocked to see his girlfriend there too. He didn't expect Vera to come to this place.

Vera was sitting in the stands with her friends. She looked cheerful, laughing and joking with her friends. She didn't realize that William was there too.

William was on the opposite side to Vera, standing in the middle of a crowd of other students. He felt confused and didn't know what to do. He saw Vera, but Vera seemed oblivious to his presence.

William whispered to Sebastian, his best friend who was standing next to him. His face looked worried, as if something was bothering