Lin Qi learned that the Capitol Building, along with numerous federal lawmakers, staff members, and innocent civilians, had been taken hostage ten minutes after the incident occurred.
Some reporters were broadcasting from the scene. The main entrance to the entire Capitol Building had been closed, and many police officers, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, and even military officers had appeared at the foot of the Capitol Building's steps.
Everyone had gathered together in small groups, talking among themselves. No one dared rush forward. They were all restrained and polite.
The reporters speculated about the identities and motives of the hostage-takers. From their speaking speed and tone, it was obvious that they were all extremely excited!
News this big could definitely become the highlight of their careers! But during the next minute, Lin Qi suddenly remembered something, picked up the phone, and dialed Catherine's residence.
A servant she had hired answered the phone. Catherine's work was extremely demanding, and she could no longer clean the house herself like she had in the past.
Besides, the villa was so large that even if she had been willing to clean it, she would not have had enough time, energy, or stamina to do so.
So she had hired three maids from the Community Service Company: one to clean the villa, one to cook, and one to handle unexpected situations.
Sometimes people also visited her, which was perfectly normal. It would have been unusual for no one to visit a federal senator. She needed someone to help her deal with those visitors.
She could not possibly do everything herself, such as pouring water and washing fruit.
The maid who answered the phone told Lin Qi that Ms. Catherine had left the house shortly after eight forty that morning.
He then called the professor. Catherine