He drew a heavy circle around the border of Pittsburgh.
The red circle was like a city wall, isolating the city from the outside world.
"I will make an announcement."
Leo's voice was low.
"Starting tomorrow."
"Pittsburgh will become a special administrative zone for healthcare reform."
"Inside this circle."
"I will only recognize my Mutual Aid Card."
"Here, in this city of three hundred thousand people, I will first build an island—one independent of the United States' healthcare system."
"I'm going to sear a steak right here."
"I want the aroma to drift to Philadelphia, to Harrisburg, to waft right under the noses of every American being tormented by high drug prices."
"I want them to watch us eat, to make their mouths water, to drive them mad."
Ethan didn't understand why Leo had suddenly used the metaphor of searing a steak, but he understood what Leo meant.
"Leo, this is too risky."
