While many of her team members suspected the sponsors were behind the attack, Hera thought differently.
Yes, it was possible the sponsors wanted to send a warning—both to her and anyone else who might challenge them—but this level of brutality didn't seem like their style.
She knew that such an extreme retaliation would inevitably backfire. The sponsors, though powerful, were not so careless as to resort to such reckless measures.
If they were caught, the consequences would be far worse for them, and Hera was certain they would not choose such a method that could risk exposing them.
But Hera couldn't think of anyone else ruthless enough to go to such lengths.
'Wait', she thought, her mind suddenly shifting. 'There is one possibility.'