Nero Wolfe and The First Week Mistake

A “small error” in a corporate invoice should’ve been harmless—until a contractor turns up dead in a Ridgeway Tower service corridor.
In this Nero Wolfe–style mystery told by Archie Goodwin, a duplicated after-hours “escort fee” invoice gets corrected too neatly: the amount stays the same, the description stays the same… but the vendor name gets replaced. That tiny swap leads to a larger pattern—refunds issued just under audit thresholds, camera “system restarts” that create perfect blind spots, and a shell vendor called Northdock Services quietly collecting money.
As Archie pulls logs, badge records, and correction trails, Wolfe follows the one thing criminals can’t hide: habit. And when the trap is set, the editor takes the bait—revealing who controlled the building’s access, who controlled the books, and why Warren Pike had to be silenced.
If you like classic detective vibes with modern corporate crime, this one’s for you.

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Disclaimer: This video is a fan-made story inspired by the world of Nero Wolfe, the brilliant detective created by Rex Stout. All characters, settings, and related rights belong to their respective owners. This project was created purely for entertainment and as a tribute to the timeless appeal of classic detective fiction and its devoted fans.