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Drama Fiction Mystery

                                                    "Unlocking the Past

Scott is shocked when he finally realizes the truth about the incident that happened long ago. Scott Steward a 35 years old lawyer work in Angile Coporation in Ambstredon for almost 5 years. Earlier he used to work in Washinton soon after passing his law degree. But after working for so many years this is the first time he has ever gotten this type of information. Scott was born in Australia. His father was a chef and he led a very struggling life as Scott’s father didn’t get enough money to meet the needs of his family members. But to their fortune, they didn’t have to worry about Scott as he was very studious and already knew his aim to become a lawyer shortly. But after passing the law he was not able to go to Washinton due to his work commitment. But today after so many years he was able to come back home. Everything in Washinton has changed especially in his family. He finds out that his parent died in a car accident 2 years ago. But when he goes home he experiences different things which make him doubt about his parent's death. So, he calls the CBI agent to reinvestigate the case to satisfy his doubts. Soon the investigation started but there was no clue about it so as Scott is a lawyer apart from his work he decided to investigate the case along with the CBI. He starts digging into the case further. As he searched Scott found a letter written in his dad’s handwriting. In that letter, an old computer is mentioned which shocks him to the core. That to in the time when Scott was born but his father never told anything about it to his family. That day Scott becomes curious to know what is hidden in that computer so he starts searching for the password but the doorbell rings and some people come and he gets busy with the work for which he comes to Washington. Scott asks the CBI to find the password as he gets busy with his work. The CBI finishes all their respective other works. And starts working on this mission with more concentration this time. After a few days, the CBI calls Scott and asks him to bureaucracy to find out the truth written on the old computer. Today after wrapping up his work Scott comes to the CBI office after which the CBI gives him the password of the computer. At night after taking a long sleep he opens the computer where he finds some videos which were sent by some unknown person whose only a number is visible. He opens the video clips one by one and learns the whole story. Henry Steward was actually born into a wealthy family. His father was a businessman. But Henry did not like this life. When Henry turned 18 he moved out from his family and lived his own life. He thinks of becoming a chef and starts working on different foods. After a few years his hard work starts to show progress and one day he becomes the best chef in Washinton. After gaining fame as a chef he opens his own restaurant and also works as a chef in another restaurant too. Soon his restaurant became the busiest and his profits increased. In the meantime, Herry falls in love with Penelope who is a girl in the village. But she belongs to a different community. As his family doesn’t agree with his decision to marry Penelope so after the birth of Scott he and Penelope move to Washinton. But soon Henry starts to get involved in dark activities and also starts to cheat people in his business. He starts to mix chemicals in his foods. Lots of people start to die by having the food from Henry’s restaurant. He also started to come home late at night and always came drunk at home. He also starts to fight with Penolepe and sometimes even beats her. One day out of rage he kills Penelope. After this, he marries another woman named Margaret who has come to Washington from Ohio. Fortunately, she was a good woman who loved Scott dearly and made him a good man. But just like Henry’s father doesn’t like the idea of him being a chef he too doesn’t like Scott to be a lawyer.One day when Mergret and Henry were coming back home it was said that some goons murdered them one of whom was a guy named Kelav. Kelav Jonson who was a studious boy used to live in the village where Henry lived and was in love with Penelope secretly. And when Penelope chose Henry as he was richer than Kelav. Kelav was heartbroken and decided to never marry again. Initially, Kelav decides to kill only Henry but Mergret witnesses Kelav murdering Henry for which out of defence he kills her too. Scott was first shocked to realize that Penelope was his real mother, not Margaret. But he feels really sad for her because Mergret was a good woman and she really loves Scott like her own son. So he thinks that if he kills Kelav it will again turn to revenge so instead Scott burns that computer and opens a law school in the name of Margret and starts to teach law to a person like his father to lead a life-taking a correct path in their life. It is a part-time practice. All the men and women after their main occupation wrapped come to this law school and learn laws and orders. Many men who indulge in dirty work reform into a good person after coming to this law school. Scott discovers that this revenge game begins due to a lack of knowledge of laws and orders. But he punishes criminals who continue their wrong deeds after coming to the law school of Scott. Scott gives people a chance to reform themselves before punishing them.  Like this, he reforms many people there. after which he left back to Amstradom                

February 09, 2024 18:30

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