Chapter 7

Carlos shook his head. Nicholas lay on the bed in the VVIP ward in Orchid room on eight floor, which was actually more akin to the most expensive suite in a five-star hotel than a hospital ward.  After all, Nicholas was the director of the Sparrow Clinic and he had a special room to treat and rest when sick. The Orchid ward is his special room in Sparrow Clinic. "What are you doing here bro? You slacking off while I do a boring interview?" joked Carlos while patting Nicholas's thigh.  His maternal cousin smiled faintly.  "Playing around a bit with Stefano and his guys in the morning," Nicholas answered.  Carlos snorted in annoyance. "Don't be kidding, Nic. If anything happens to you, I dare not imagine what will happen to Genesis and it is certain that, for the next few decades at least, this country will face a full-blown economic crisis. Look, the bullet almost missed your heart, Nic! Come on, you are a great mafia leader, but you are not immortal."  Nicholas couldn't help but laugh