In 1988, a bomb explosion in Germany's finest department store shocks the entire nation and sets off a countrywide hunt for one of the most cunning criminals, Scrooge.

Arno Funke's life suddenly turns around as he becomes rich. He goes on a trip to Spain with his mates and falls in love with Anaïs. However, when he's about to run out of money, he starts blackmailing again.

Arno puts great effort into enjoying his time with Anaïs and their son, as the police still have no clue. However, he soon notices that his money is about to run out and that he quickly needs more because he has a family to look after.