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Synopsis
On New Year's Eve, John Forsythe, a man of extraordinary intellect, finds himself spiraling into a dark abyss of betrayal and vengeance. Having recently uncovered his wife Pamela's affair with his best friend Raymond, John is consumed by a desire for retribution. The story begins with John reflecting on his life and the events that led him to this fateful night. He recalls the moment he overheard Pamela and Raymond discussing their plans to escape together, a revelation that shatters his world and ignites a deadly plan in his mind.
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