One Hour Later

Maxwell ignored the knock on the door again as he continued to check the messages from the broadcast stations he had sent the announcements.

The groans, tossing and teeth-chatters from the bed did not faze him as he sent a message to his men to increase their reach and double the rewards offered.

“Sir, please we need to check on the patient.” the doctor knocked again.

He finally raised his head after he sent the last message and said “There is no need. We are still having a discussion,” he said casually.

“It doesn’t seem like it, sir. Please, we need to check on her. Any agitation...