Doomsday Civil War: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Doomsday Series Book 5) by Bobby Akart

Author:Bobby Akart [Akart, Bobby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 28

George Trowbridge’s Residence

Near Pine Orchard, Connecticut

Tears flowed as Meredith and her father reunited. Apologies were exchanged and heartfelt words of love were spoken between the estranged daughter and father. Also, Hannah was reacquainted with her grandfather. Trowbridge perked up as she told him about her life and what her interests were. She talked about her school studies, her hobbies, and gave him a full briefing on the exploits of Handsome Dan.

Cort was proud of Hannah for not burdening Trowbridge with the story of her abduction and rescue. Cort planned on discussing Chepe and his ties to Schwartz when the opportunity presented itself. His father-in-law did not need to know how close Hannah had been to being killed.

With Trowbridge finding a newfound strength, Cort took the opportunity to slip into the hallway to speak with Harris alone. They gently pulled the master suite doors shut and spoke in hushed tones just outside the door so that they could be close by in the event of a problem.

“I need to bring you up to speed on something,” Cort began as Harris provided him his undivided attention. “The Haven, which you’re clearly aware of, was attacked a couple of days ago. Hannah was abducted and taken into Charlotte by a guy named Chepe.”

“Chepe?” Harris’s recognition of the name was instantaneous. “He’s one of the top guys in Schwartz’s anarchist army. What’s he doin’ in Charlotte?”

“I don’t know for certain, and now that he’s dead, we won’t get it out of him.”

Harris wandered away from Cort and thought for a moment. “Why would Chepe come after the Haven or kidnap Hannah?”

“He was after me,” replied Cort matter-of-factly.

“You? I don’t get it.”

Cort offered his theory. “I understand that Schwartz and Jonathan have this rivalry thing going with George. They’re like big political bulls in the arena, fighting one another for supremacy.”

“The old man was arrested,” interjected Harris. He thrust his hands in his pants pockets and stared out at the Bell helicopter and Long Island Sound beyond it. “Cort, we initiated the FBI raid that took him down in order to take advantage of the president’s martial law declaration.”

“Are you saying this is an act of revenge?” asked Cort before continuing. He gave his assessment. “Jonathan couldn’t get through all of the security around here and decided to send his henchman to come after me and my family.”

“Possibly,” replied Harris.

Suddenly, the master suite doors opened, and Meredith emerged from her father’s bedroom. “Guys, he’s getting tired, and I need to get Hannah some lunch. Daddy asked that you two come inside for a moment.”

Harris and Cort exchanged glances before walking into Trowbridge’s inner sanctum. They didn’t have an opportunity to finish their conversation, and as they approached Trowbridge’s bedside, the tension showed on both of their faces.

“Gentlemen, I am dying, but I am not yet dead. Nor am I blind. But let me assure you, my patience is thin, and one of you had better start talking.”

Cort nodded to Harris, indicating that he should shut the bedroom doors.

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