The vibrant colours of autumn were really enchanting. The trees appeared as if somebody arranged it methodically along the scenic beauty of the lake. Ms. Diana Curtis enjoyed, whenever she goes on a long drive along the lake. She was always accompanied by Mr. Peter; her trusted bodyguard. He was sincere and faithful to her. He was very reliable, trustworthy and matured in his outlook. At the outset, it appeared as if he was just an employee, yet he plays an important role. He was eyes and ears to Ms. Diana Curtis.
Ms. Diana Curtis was the renown and a greatest stock holder of Silver metal. She plays a dominant role in turning the market balance favourably or otherwise as deem fit. She was very secretive and refuses to share her plans with others, unless it is a strictly business matter restricted to the subject concerned only. She was very shrewd and aesthetic in her disposition. She avoided people who were nave and timid in nature. Peter always kept a close watch around her and was assessing existing situations and potential development. His ability to assess and evaluate unwarranted situations, and feed her the synopsis of the expected outcome, was unparallel.
Ms Curtis was invited to a corporate icon get-together; it was the most crucial evening for Diana. The party was in usual gyrating mood and the shrewd businessmen were crafting their respective niche to gain mileage out of it. Among the politicians and businessmen, the presence of social groups speaks its own importance. The celebrities from show business were selectively invited and carefully introduced to the concerned people. The overall scenario presents a routine cultural evening of elite society. However, its telltale effects were showing something different and unusual. The rival business icons have their own priorities and planning to execute their game plan. The politicians have worked out their strategies in a meticulous manner and waiting for an appropriate moment to execute it.
Mathew Arnold, the host appropriately introduced the famous show biz celebrities presenting the cultural event. The dance performance indeed focused everybody's attention to the stage. The diffuse lights were creating a romantic atmosphere. Steve Jackson a realtor of considerable magnitude whispered to his mistress to leave the function and to proceed to the office. Peter sensed the situation and alerted Diana. She immediately went to the close proximity of Steve discreetly and waiting for Peter's signal. Peter took the advantage of dimmed light and left Mathew's home. However, he whispered something in Mathew's ear prior to his departure. Mathew looked confused, puzzled and depressed. At this particular moment, Mathew behaved in an unusual manner and suddenly fell on the ground. He was rushed to the nearby hospital. The function appeared in a doldrums situation. Steve took charge and announced that it was advisable to call it a day and all guests departed.
While the guests were leaving Mathew's residence, Diana asked Steve, 'where is your mistress'?
He replied in a discreet manner. She was on her way to her home as she was not feeling well.
Diana asked again; was it a tactical manoeuvre or exigencies of the situation?
Steve replied, "You are smart enough to assess the situation."
Diana smiled and left the place; she then turned and asked Steve, 'What is the position of your Silver stock?'
Steve turned and before he could reply, she slipped like an eel and disappeared. Steve was confused and proceeded towards his office. He was totally engrossed in his thoughts and wanted to meet desperately his mistress. He reached the office and was shocked to find that his office doors were opened, and Peter was found dead on the office floor. Apparently there were no blood marks or any sign of altercation. He immediately called Diana and the police. Meanwhile, he was looking for his mistress and found her missing from the scene altogether. He kept quite without showing any sign of desperation. Diana reached the Mathew's office just before the police arrived. She immediately knelt down and started crying and kissing Peter. She was made to move away from Peter's body. The police arrived and did the preliminary investigation and asked Mathew and Diana to be at the police station on the following morning. In the morning, all the news papers flashed the news; "Market crashed and silver prices fell to its lowest level in the decade".
Mathew was hospitalized and his condition became critical. Finally, he succumbed to the massive heart attack. Steve's mistress disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The police has questioned Diana and tried to unearth the lead to the whole mystery. Police was keeping a close watch on Diana while they were searching the documentary evidence of the chaotic scenario. Diana was recalled at the police station for further questioning. The inspector asked Diana about her relationship with Peter. He showed her a note from Peter; it was written in a code, "SOME".
She broke down and revealed that Peter was the stockbroker and her lover. It was her plan to coax Mathew and Steve to invest in Silver. They both took her advice and invested their fortune. They become rich and famous. Steve made a fortune and became a big builder. Mathew has become a power lobbyist. Both invested their fortune in a mega project and took a huge amount of loan from the bank. Steve's mistress was a mole introduced to Mathew by Peter. Diana suspected Steve's mistress has poisoned Peter. Mathew lost his fortune and succumbed. Steve forced to abandon the project. He was cornered and the mega project was incapacitated. Peter was disguised as her body guard, yet he was her lover and a big broker. Steve's mistress was Peter's lover. This vicious circle has left everybody in a doldrums and ended many in a chaotic state. She deciphered the code to the inspector. She said that 'SOME' indicated silver off loaded and Mathew eliminated. She also knew that Steve will become a pauper in a short time. She will then purchase their share and continue to be the top most silver stock holder.
It was the power, position and status that driven her to resort to such heinous crime. It was the tragedy that entangled her, and she became a victim of her own game plan. The news spread like a wild fire, and it took the toll in an unprecedented manner. It made many investors bankrupt. She turned to Steve and whispered in his ear that his days are numbered. Steve became a victim of her psychological game plan and went into oblivion. The inspector escorted her to the police custody, and later she was produced in the court. The jury found Diana guilty of conspiracy leading to financial debacle and death of Mathews and Peter." The disappearance of Steve's secret still remained a secret. The court pronounced the judgment and sentenced Diana to life imprisonment.
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