"The more Christoph delved into Anytime's business, the more something seemed off." Define or give a synonym for the word "delved".

"The man had drowned at his lake house, even though he had been an expert swimmer." Give a synonym for the word "expert".

The site added in small print: "Anytime: Launching Tomorrow". Give a synonym for "launching". What types of things might be launched?

Why do you think Christoph became involved in investigating Anytime?

Christoph knew Anytime's budget must be sizeable. What evidence helped him reach that conclusion?

Couriers delivered the envelopes sent by Anytime. Describe a "courier".

How did Christoph know he was "on the right track" in his investigation of Anytime?

How did Christoph know he wasn't the only one who received an envelope from Anytime?

How did Anytime become "a household name" in such a short amount of time (overnight)?

Christoph received a pig from his brother and he "reciprocated" by sending his brother a mariachi band. What does reciprocated mean?

What context clues help you determine the meaning of "nefarious" in the passage?.."He heard rumors about Anytime being used for more nefarious purposes. Not only could you get puppies...., you could get weapons and illegal substances..."

Christoph picked up the card to inspect it more closely. Define or give a synonym for the word "inspect"

The envelopes from Anytime were embossed. What does "embossed" mean? What other things might be embossed?