Gabriel paused for a moment, recalling the events surrounding the project's completion. His mind meticulously retraced each step, looking for any detail he may have missed.
"Elliot has always been desperate to prove himself," Gabriel finally answered, choosing his words carefully. "If he saw an opportunity to put himself at the center of a project related to the imperial court, he would seize it. But... I don't think that was his only reason."
Damian nodded, clearly expecting that answer. His fingers tapped against the armrest in a rhythmic pattern, his gaze fixed on Gabriel, as if weighing the significance of his next words. "He wanted to be useful. That much is clear," Damian mused. "What concerns me is whether he was working with anyone else."
Gabriel frowned. "You think there was interference?"