**[Evening – Grace Free Clinic, Private Room]**
Aileen sat up in bed as the nurse finished checking her vitals.
“The transplant is scheduled for tomorrow morning," the nurse said softly. “Mr. Hart signed all release forms."
Aileen's voice was hoarse. “Is he… still going through with it?"
“He didn't flinch."
The nurse hesitated, then added, “He left something with the doctor. A sealed letter. In case…"
“I understand," Aileen cut in. “You can go now."
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**[Later That Night – Adjacent Room, Reserved for Nathan Hart]**
Nathan sat on the edge of his cot, hospital bracelet loosely circling his wrist. Vincent Carmichael stood nearby with a briefcase full of legal documents.
“It's all here," Vincent said. “Asset transfers. Ownership changes. Public statement to release post-op. If you
