CHAPTER FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE – A WEB OF CONSPIRACY

Jasmine gathered everyone in the dining room, her heart heavy. "I know you've all heard about Lucia. I want to assure you that we're doing everything we can to get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, we need to stay focused and work together." The staff nodded, but the tension in the air was palpable. Trust, so recently rebuilt, was once again on shaky ground. As the day wore on, Jasmine couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing something crucial. The sabotage had stopped briefly after Lucia's arrest, but would it start again now that she was free? Her question was answered all too soon. During the lunch rush, as the Bistro was packed with customers, the fire alarm suddenly blared to life. Panic ensued as diners rushed for the exits. Jasmine and Marco worked to maintain order, guiding people out safely while the staff looked for the source of the alarm. "There's no fire!" Antonio called out from the kitchen. "Someone must have pulled the alarm!" As the last of the cus