The college president’s confidential matters had been compromised, and Charles found himself on campus, ostensibly as a visiting lecturer. His true mission was to identify the shadowy figure behind the anonymous blackmail.

As Julie seeks assistance from an unexpected source to examine emerging evidence, Charles navigates a precarious situation where his professional obligations and private life become intertwined.

The scheduled meeting with Brad quickly devolved into a lively, somewhat disorganized brainstorming session. Emily was brought in to provide support, a consequence of her father's persistent reservations about Mona.

The blackmailer’s demands intensified, coinciding with the appearance of a new suspect, and a beloved school tradition thrust Charles into a dazzling, perilous situation.

The Nieuwendyks’ Thanksgiving dinner is never a quiet affair; an overflowing table and a dramatic pie incident serve to test the patience and good humor of all present.

With no new clues to follow, Charles and Julie begin to question whether their entire investigation has been misdirected. The demands of their work fade into insignificance as Mona and Emily take an unexcused day off.

At the class reunion, Charles orchestrates a daring undertaking—a heist disguised as a nostalgic gathering. He assembles a team of individuals whose enthusiasm far outweighs their expertise, assigning them cryptic codenames and relying on d…

With the last fragments of the Wheeler case coalescing, possibilities bloom for all involved: investigators and those under suspicion alike.