2156: Cloning the New World Order (The ReLife Project) by C.M. Dancha

Author:C.M. Dancha [Dancha, C.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Creativia
Published: 2019-06-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

Is He the Devil or A Leprechaun?

"Hello, Mr. Sweats and Mr. Ekstrom. I was hoping you two would be here tonight."

Rollie and Claude were surprised by the interruption from someone they had never seen before. Standing before them was a short, plump gentleman with shocking red hair and a shaggy beard to match. His rosy cheeks peeked through the massive red beard and highlighted eyes which were so pale they appeared to lack any color. Rollie could see the stranger's clothes were expensive but they were ill-fitted and hung on him like a tent.

Rollie and Claude didn't know whether to stand up or stay seated at the lab table. Both opened their mouths to say something but were so stunned by the stranger's appearance nothing came out. One moment they were alone and the next they had a visitor. For such a wide man, he moved without making a sound. Rollie found this unusual and wondered if he was losing his hearing. It was either that or this guy was a leprechaun with magical powers. He sure as hell looked like one.

"Sedgewick Slice, gentlemen. I'm sure you heard I was here a few days ago. Thought I'd come back and talk to the guys who know the most about the ReLife project. Can you fill me in on where the cloning project stands?"

"Good to meet you, Mr. Slice." Rollie had come to grips with Slice's appearance and regained his composure. "Could I see your identification first, Mr. Slice?"

"Very professional, Mr. Sweats. I was wondering if either of you would want me to prove who I claimed to be." Slice then flashed his holographic identification so Rollie and Claude could verify his identity.

When Rollie was satisfied, he said, "Please have a seat, Mr. Slice. I'd be happy to bring you up to date on ReLife."

"As you know, the ReLife project has stalled temporarily due to numerous factors. Currently, we are waiting on two replacement parts for the CR47 incubator. Without these parts, we cannot do any additional testing and...."

Rollie stopped in mid-sentence when Slice held up his hand like the universal sign for stop.

"Mr. Sweats, I didn't come here to hear the cockamamie story you and Claude have been telling Klaus and everyone else. I know there isn't anything wrong with the CR47 unit. For some reason, you two have stalled the ReLife project and I'd like to know why. What is really going on, gentlemen? Just so you know, anything said here tonight will stay between us and the World Council. You don't have to worry about Klaus or the executive committee finding out."

Claude started to fidget in his chair and kept looking at Rollie, waiting for his partner to say something. Rollie was debating if Slice was telling the truth or lying. How could he know there was nothing wrong with the CR47? And what made him believe the project was being intentionally sabotaged? Rollie had to decide to either believe Slice or call his bluff. He drew upon his experience as a good poker player and decided to acknowledge Slice's accusations.

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