The clerk’s eyes flicked to a corner where a lone figure had been hunched over a screen. “That was Rohit. He works freelance for a few film projects. He never talks much, but he knows his way around editing software.”

Chapter 1 – The Missing Premiere

Byomkesh nodded. “Justice, like a good story, needs its proper ending. Remember, the true thrill of cinema lies in its honesty, not in the shadows where piracy thrives.”

Byomkesh raised an eyebrow. “Do you have any idea who might have accessed the raw footage?”

Byomkesh smiled. “We’re looking for a young man who was here last night around midnight, working on a laptop. He seemed very focused on a video file. Perhaps you recall his name?”

Byomkesh placed a gentle hand on Rohit’s shoulder. “We understand the pressures of the industry, son. But there are consequences when you step into the shadows. Tell us why you accessed that file.”

“You’re mistaken,” Karan said, his voice tight. “We never engage in piracy. Our contracts are all above board.”

Chapter 4 – The Corporate Web

“May we speak with him?” Byomkesh asked.