Yes, this one would finally be it. He would get to complete his final test, at last. He knew as soon as he saw the information that this would be it. It was time.
A knock at the door prodded him from his thought.
“Come in,” he said in a level tone, masking his glee. The couple that walked through the door was exactly as the photo had shown. Blonde, average height, and an arrogant expression on their faces that screamed superiority. Just like he had wanted.
Mr. John Galenforth stepped forward, hand outreached.
“Dr. Hortz, it’s nice to finally meet you.”
“Indeed.”
They sat down in the leather seats arranged across from the doctor. Before Dr. Hortz could begin, Mrs. Margaret Galenforth interrupted.
“Doctor, thank you for meeting us so soon; this really is quite important.”
“I understand, go on.”
“I just received news that I’m pregnant, like I mentioned on the phone, so we have to act quickly.” Mrs. Galenforth’s eyes bulged with eager determination. The doctor hid a smile behind a cough. This was too good.
“Tell me exactly what you need, Mr. and Mrs. Galenforth.” He worked to maintain an attentive but calm demeanor.
“Well,” Mr. Galenforth began, his eyes roaming the room. “This child will become heir to my company, and we can’t afford anything getting in the way of that. We want him or her to not only look like us, but act like us as well.”
“You understand the risks of this—“
“Of course!” Mrs. Galenforth pushed. “We read all the information you gave us, and we are ready to start whenever possible.”
“Excellent, let’s schedule an appointment to begin.”
Dr. Hortz couldn’t wait for the couple to leave. He didn’t know how much longer he could hold in his enthusiasm. His project was going to change the world –one baby at a time.
TO BE CONTINUTED
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