He was a newcomer and 'hence' [='consequently, therefore'] had no close friends here.
The company lost a great deal of money. 'Hence', the CEO was asked to resign.
He knew he could not win the election—'hence' his decision to withdraw.
(..) .. ...and on the other, the raw, seething hatred that I have for you. .. I couId kiII you very easiIy just by puIIing on this Iever. .. But I wouId die aIong with you, hence my confIict. .. Decisions... .. ...decisions. .. (..)1999 Wild Wild West