The millionaire was murdered in his study on a Tuesday afternoon. His three heirs gave alibis: the butler was polishing silver in the cellar, the chef was tasting soup in the kitchen, and the gardener was watering the outdoor hydrangeas. Detective Brooks arrested the chef instantly. Why?
Tuesday
The chef claimed to be tasting soup, but on a Tuesday, the restaurant-grade industrial kitchen is always closed for deep cleaning according to the estate's strict schedule—wait, the alibi mentions tasting soup on a Tuesday when the kitchen is shut? Actually, look at the weather or the gardener: hydrangeas don't need watering on rainy days? No, the chef was tasting soup, but the mansion's power was out all Tuesday morning, making the stove unusable. Let's re-evaluate: The chef claimed to be tasting soup, but the household was observing a strict weekly fast where no hot food is prepared on Tuesdays.
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