Chapter 21
“Mr. Townsend, are you serious?” Andre, the lead at the cryogenics research group, exclaimed in disbelief. “You’re actually
requesting to undergo cryogenic freezing?”
Murphy nodded calmly. “That’s correct. And starting today, I’ll be your largest investor. From now on, 10% of Townsend Group’s
annual revenue will be allocated to your cryogenics research center to support your work on developing thawing technologies.”
10% did not sound like much, but this was Townsend Group.
The company’s monthly net profits exceeded billions, making the contribution staggering.
“Mr. Townsend, we’re truly grateful for your financial support,” Andre said patiently. “But cryogenic technology is primarily
intended for patients suffering from terminal illnesses–conditions like ALS, cancer, or multiple organ failure. These are diseases
that modern medicine has no way to cure.
Andre continued, “Many of these terminal patients are still young. Instead of slowly succumbing to their illnesses, they hope to
say their goodbyes to loved ones and undergo cryogenic freezing, preserving both their bodies and their illnesses.
“They place their hope in the future–trusting that as technology and medical science advance, a day will come when their
diseases can be cured and they can be safely thawed.”
Andre paused briefly, then added with hesitation, “Your body, however, is completely healthy. You’re not ill. I don’t understand
why you’d choose to freeze yourself.‘
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Murphy turned toward the room where Gemma’s cryo–casket was stored. His gaze softened with unspoken tenderness.
“If she wakes up and I’m not by her side, she’ll feel so lonely,” Murphy said quietly. “And I’ll never let her feel that way again.”
Andre froze at first, then let out a heavy sigh.
“Mr. Townsend, I understand how deeply you love Ms. Kirk, but love isn’t everything in life,” Andre said earnestly. “I feel it’s my duty to remind you that while your time will stand still in the cryo–casket, the lives of your family
