One Week (3)

Lincoln steps out of the bathroom, refreshed. He has been assisting in numerous surgeries and is very tired. His phone begins to ring. It’s Jamie.

“What’s the news?” He asks her.

“The deal is done,” she replies. “Once the board meeting takes place, Salvez will support you. Daniel will be kicked out. But I’m still curious. How is this gonna help you get Halsey?”

Lincoln smirks and says, “Once I take over the hospital, I’ll gain influence over Daniel’s properties. There’s a property of his up south where no one goes. It’s been abandoned for a long time but that’s where I’ll take Halsey. After the board meeting, Salvez will whisk her away from that wretched hotel. He’s got spies there. They can manage it. After she’s been taken, Salvez will remove her entire existence. No documents, ID nor any kind of paperwork will remain. He’s got friends in the government.”

From the other end of the call, Jamie is listening intently. She looks up at Nathan and Halsey who are also listening. Nathan had