As Rollie suspected, Claude confirmed what Klaus told the executive committee. He had convinced them that bringing the cloning project to market was going to be as easy as baking a pie. And, by doing so, he had jeopardized the image and reputation of the company. But worse, the fallout and rumors of a failed human cloning project would work their way up the food chain. It would stop with the ultimate government overlords—the World Council. And that would be the end of Phoenvartis, Klaus and Claude Ekstrom, and Rodolfo Sweats. Rollie had to tone down Klaus"s unrealistic enthusiasm and goals. His boss needed to eat a plate of humble pie to save the project, company, and everyone"s careers.
"Claude, it"s better that Klaus gets really pissed off now rather than drag out one disappointment aft
