The epic celebration promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with an exquisite menu crafted by the renowned chef, Ben, and a meddling matchmaking mother determined to play cupid. However, the joyful atmosphere is abruptly shattered when the pompous chef is found dead in the kitchen, leaving behind a trail of secrets and suspicions. As Chloe and Max delve into the investigation, they discover that Ben's arrogance and unscrupulous dealings have left a long list of potential killers. His wife, who takes the helm of the business with suspiciously no remorse for her husband's death, quickly becomes the prime suspect. But as they dig deeper, they uncover a web of deceit and shocking clues that point to a more complex culprit. The stakes are high, as the future of the hotel and Chloe's family's livelihood hang in the balance. With the threat of the hotel's permanent closure looming, Chloe and Max must race against time to connect the dots in this culinary conundrum before it's too late.

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