Money and power gave them a sense of invincibility.  In the real world they couldn't have either.  But piece by piece their greed introduced them to the devil and they sold their souls piece by piece.  And now, it's all falling apart.  Their have no cards left to play.  It's over.  Money, prestige, influence, power is not going to save them.  It's worthless without a soul.  Now the only thing they have to look forward to is the gateway to hell.  What they are feeling now is but a fraction of what they will feel forever.