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The Treacherous Plan: Part-1 Ferdinand, a putative and successful businessman, owns a behemoth firm armed with efficient manpower and innovative technology. He, along with his wife and son, lives in a resplendent bungalow and leads la dolce vita. An atheist by nature, he maintains anathema towards god and firmly believes that success is only the word In the dictionary that holds relevance and everything else is balderdash. A ruthless person, who leaves no stone unturned in firing not only his employees but also his servants In case of inefficiency or negligence in performing duties. One day, Bernard, Ferdlnand’s childhood friend, gives a sudden surprise to him by visiting his house. The two close pals exchange heartfelt courtesies with each other and comfort Uumselves on a sofa to have a casual that for some time. Later, Ferdinand introduces Bernard to his spouse and son and tells them how the duo used to compete in We to become rich. A brief conversation between Ferdinand and Bernard takes place. Ferdinand: It has been ages since we met each other. What do you say? Bernard: Yes, I agree, Ferdinand: How is your We going on? Bernard: Fine! My business Is flourishing by leaps and bounds and all the comforts of life are my feet today, Ferdinand: Nice to hear! Even I am on the same plane today why don’t you Join us for a long drive tonight? Bernard: Sure with pleasure! Ferdinand: Then let’s finish our dinner and head on for an exciting drive! Mer having larruping dinner, all the four relax for some time. A few minutes later, Bernard tells his friend that lost his purse laden with a wad of currency somewhere and cannot locate it. Ferdinand summons his manservant and tells him to step out of his home without pondering over the issue logically. The poor man Implores his master to give him one chance to prove his Innocence, but the latter turns a deaf ear and hurts the former onto the road. *At last I have shunted out that sleazy poor beggar,” says Ferdinand to his friend sardonically. It was quarter past eight at night when all four hang-out for a long drive by car. M hour later, the brakes of the car conk out due to which the car treads along the road for a few seconds and then rams into the tree. Ferdinand, his son, and Bernard die on the spot while his wife sustains minor injuries and beseeches passers-by to help her. The ambulance arrives at a spot after some time and the dead bodies of three are taken to the hospital for post mortem. She undergoes treatment in the Infirmary and finally realms home after a gap of fifteen days, but in a state of hopeless depression. The moment she enters the kitchen to prepare porridge for her, a coarse voice from the drawing-room trembles her with the following statements: ’Ultimately, you achieved your goal and now the entire property Is yours”, I have never come across a person like you who can stoop down to such low levels for the sake of bucks” ‘Anyway, my heartiest congratulations to you for compassing a wonderful machination to kill your kinsmen’ The lady races to the drawing-mom from the kitchen on hearing these statements and Is flabbergasted to see the person whom she never expected to witness again In her life. Part-2 will uncover the hidden suspense!
