As soon as Doris answered the call, she said respectfully, "Yes, Young Master. What can I do for you?"
Charlie answered with a smile, "Oh, I just wanted to continue what we left off yesterday. Are you free tonight? If you are, come to Mr. Quinton’s house for a get-together. You all came to my house during New Year's Eve, but I haven't gotten the chance to treat you all to a meal since the New Year, and I feel quite sorry about it." 2
Doris managed a bitter smile and said, "Oh, Young Master. It was our pleasure. Don't mention it."
Charlie laughed. "I have to. It's a matter of courtesy! I've prepared a small gift for everyone. It's not worth any money, but it's a small token of appreciation. If you have the time, come over. However, if you're not free, it’s okay. I'll pass you the gift later.”
Doris hurriedly said, "Oh no, Young Master, I can't let you do that. How about this? Please let me know the time and venue, I'll drop by in the evening."
Charlie said, "Very well, then. I'll message you the time and place."
Doris answered, "Okay, Young Master!"
After that, she said somewhat awkwardly, "Anyway, I may not be able to stay too long and have to leave early. I hope you don’t mind!”
Charlie said, unabashed, "Of course, not. Arrange your time and don't let the dinner affect your business."
Doris heaved a sigh of relief.
Frankly speaking, she was not in the mood to participate in any kind of banquet or get-together at the moment.
Her father was lying on the hospital bed, dying. At such a time, Doris didn't even feel like eating, let alone participating in a dinner.
Before Doris could question him further, he sighed regretfully, "Well, Doris, RH negative blood type is extremely rare, and the kidney source of that blood type is even rarer. Now, there is a French patient who desperately wants the kidney, and they have offered a very high price. Because we haven't given the donor any absolute answers so far, the donor is wavering a little..."
Doris frowned and said in a cold voice, "Get to the point!"
Edmund laughed and said, "My point is very simple, Doris! This kidney source is one in a million, and the donor is willing to sell a kidney for cash. As long as you agree to my terms, I can let him undergo the kidney removal surgery in the United States today and then have someone freeze it and transport it to Oskia so that it can be transplanted to your father tomorrow. However..."
At this point, Edmund clicked his tongue and said," Tsk, tsk... But if you don’t, the donor will probably sell the kidney to the French patient. You know, everyone has only two kidneys, and he has to have one to live. If he sold one of the kidneys to the French patient, he wouldn't sell the other kidney to me! It's just impossible!" 3
"So, you must consider my terms carefully because you don't have much time left!"
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