Pittsburgh, ICU.
Leo was leaning against the headboard, listening to Roosevelt lecture him.
Although his body was still weak, his mind was in a state of high excitement.
"Mr. President, Vance is coming," Leo said in his mind. "Ethan just got word. Pfizer's corporate jet has already taken off."
"Of course he's coming."
Roosevelt's voice rang in his mind.
"Because he's scared. The rumors about the vice presidency are absurd, but they represent a shift in the winds of power. What capital fears most is uncertainty. They have to come and find out your bottom line."
"How should I negotiate with him?" Leo asked. "Should I keep playing hardball? Force them to accept Pennsylvania's drug prices?"
"Leo, your mindset is still wrong." Roosevelt's voice turned serious. "You now represent power itself. Your perception of capital needs to change."
