NICHOLAS
I did not leave the hospital.
Marlo brought me a change of clothes at seven the next morning — a bag he had packed from the estate without being asked.
It was just the things I need and no unnecessary additions.
I showered in the suite I had booked on Elena's floor. It had a sitting room and a view of the East River.
I had spent approximately four minutes in it since checking in because Elena was down the corridor, and Nikola was on the third floor.
There was nowhere else I was going to be.
Carter Group called at eight.
David Reeves, my deputy who was competent and the man I trusted most after Marcus handled it in twelve minutes.
I told him what I needed which is a full operational authority until further notice.
Anything requiring my signature above fifty million to b
