What Lucian heard confirmed the suspicion that had been lingering at the back of his mind.
Everything finally clicked into place.
The events hadn't felt strange for no reason.
They didn't add up because the first attack on Ashley and the second attack during the evacuation had been carried out by two entirely different groups.
"We've confirmed that the man who attacked Madam acted alone," Gustav explained. "He infiltrated the hotel days earlier by posing as one of the newly hired cleaners."
He paused before continuing.
"But the attack on you..." His expression darkened. "We believe it was carried out by a completely different group."
Gustav let out a slow breath.
"Their plan was far more elaborate than the reckless shooting during the event. We also got the records of the first shooter, and he's just a regular hitman who would do anything for his drug addiction. If anything, the bomb was likely the second group's contingency plan in case the first attempt failed."
