Summary Boxes factory CEO Victor Cornies was fatally stabbed at his company parking lot, with a sharp, unusual tool, hours after a business trip to Russia. Firm attorney Dr. Eberhard Schenk reveals Cornies's shady personal fortune prevented a bankruptcy. Business consultant Adrian von Baas also claims ignorance. Cornies recently rowed bitter with PA Katharina Grundlach, who disappeared. her colleague Ute Siebers was envious of their close relationship. Max Fischer and Kerstin Klar look into the foundation run with company donations by socialite fresh widow Tatjana Cornies, who probably knew the firm was shaky. Their son and heir, Nicholas Cornies, now aborts his brilliant studies to lead the firm he claims never to have wanted joining. Expensive handmade shoes lead team Reuther to cobble* Philipp Pelzer and his employee Michaela Dorn, who had an affair with Victor, but they also use the murder weapon, which helped Carnies smuggle diamonds.

• Crime
• Drama