Bombing at Carl Bertolli’s estate

The bombing at Carl Bertolli’s estate nearly killed Kate MacKenna and left Carl convinced that his connection to the attack made him responsible, even though he could not explain its cause. The event turned his invitation to Kate into a source of danger and suspicion.

Circumstances

Carl told Dylan Buchanan that he had invited Kate to his estate and insisted she bring her products. The explosion followed, nearly killing her. Carl emphasized that he owned the estate, and also connected his concern to a second near-fatal explosion at a warehouse he had encouraged Kate to consider. His account links both incidents to properties under his ownership, without establishing that he knew they would be targeted.

Responsibility and Uncertainty

Carl described himself as responsible for what happened because he had drawn Kate to the estate and owned the property. At the same time, he said he did not know how or why the explosions occurred and hoped Dylan could work it out. His admission presents responsibility as a burden arising from his role in the circumstances, not as evidence that he caused or planned the bombing.