Chapter 181 Disgree
The guy with the big gold chain and flashy watch flicked his cigarette ash and said, "We're waiting to find a match. The fifty grand covers our costs, but there's no guarantee we'll find a suitable kidney. Miss, you need to think this through. Once you give us the money and the patient's info, even if we can't find a suitable kidney, we won't refund the money."
Hearing this, Paige felt a bit more at ease. Before coming here, she already knew how this worked and understood that the DarkNet Exchange might not find a kidney. Butfor another shot, Paige was willing to take the risk.
Paige handed over the money and all the info about Luna without hesitation.
Seeing how quickly Paige paid up, the guy's attitude got a lot friendlier. He even said, "We'll definitely do our best to find a suitable kidney for you. Don't worry. We can even reach out to sources abroad."
Paige replied, "Okay. I'll wait for your good news."
As long as there was a suitable kidney, nothing else mattered to Paige. After paying and providing the data, Paige took Amelia out.
Back in the car, Amelia finally let out a sigh of relief and asked, "Do you know where their kidneys come from?"
Paige started the car. "I don't know, and I don't want to know. When the person closest to you is lying on a hospital bed, facing a countdown to death, it doesn't matter where the kidney comes from. As long as it can save her life, I won't ask about the source."
Paige was well aware of the possible filth behind this. Having come out of prison, she had known many kinds of crimes.
Moreover, the prison she had been in for five years was not an ordinary one. So Paige knew much more about these things than Amelia did.
Amelia carefully considered Paige's words. Yes, they sounded selfish. But in the choice of life and death of one's only relative, no one wouldn't be selfish. Paige was just doing what a daughter should do.
Moreover, buying from the DarkNet Exchange was just a matter of mutual need. Obtaining a kidney wouldn't cost anyone their life.
Amelia asked, "Where are we going now?"
Paige replied, "It's been two days. Xena should have thought it through by now. Let's go to the Sackler Villa."
Although Paige had paid the money to the DarkNet Exchange, she didn't dare to hope too much. The greatest hope still lay with Xena.The place she should go now was to the Sackler family to find Xena.
Amelia asked, "If we're going to the Sackler Villa, is it convenient for me to go with you?" After all, this was a family matter.
Paige glanced at Amelia while driving. "Sooner or later, the whole of Northwind will know that the Smith family and I have an extraordinary relationship. By the way, don't you usually not go to work at your company?"
Amelia nodded. "Work is too tiring; I don't want to go."
Paige looked at Amelia and couldn't help but feel a mix of envy and frustration at her carefree attitude. "No problem. You can just follow me around, as long as you don't find it boring."
With a doting Jim and Frederick, Amelia even found going to work tiring.
For the past five years, Paige had been in prison, learning various skills and gaining a new identity, always busy.
Compared to Amelia, who was cherished by her family, it was natural for Paige to be envious.
Amelia didn't find following Paige boring at all; in fact, she found it quite interesting. "Not boring at all, just worried it might be inconvenient."
Paige responded, "There's nothing inconvenient about it. Don't you want to see if the person the Smith family chose to rely on has what it takes? If you don't follow me, how would you know?"
Amelia chuckled. "Don't get me wrong. Actually, these past few days, I've been following you just to see if there's anything I can help with. I'm not rushing to see if you can lead the Smiths out of trouble. I chose you because I believe you can."
Paige smiled faintly. "Either way, I think it's fine."
Paige drove straight to the Sackler Villa. She had already checked and knew that both Margaret and Xena were at home. She wanted to see both of them.
The car drove all the way to the Sackler Villa’s gate, but no one came to open it for a long time.
Inside the Sackler Villa, Margaret and Xena were anxious after the servants informed them that Paige's car was outside.
Xena was even more anxious, pacing back and forth in the room. "Grandma, she's come to our door. What should we do?"
Margaret answered, "Don't be afraid. Can she really force you into this? Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let her have her way."
Xena said, "Paige is just outside. What should we do?"
Margaret advised. "Let her in. If she causes a scene at the door, it won't be good for anyone. Xena, why don't you go upstairs? I'll tell her you're not home, and I'll deal with her."
Xena quickly nodded. "Okay, I'll go upstairs. Grandma, can you handle her?"
Margaret replied, "Don't worry. Dealing with her is a piece of cake for me."
Xena hugged Margaret and then hurried upstairs.
Margaret sat upright on the main sofa in the living room, waiting for Paige to come in.
Paige drove through the gate and parked. Amelia followed her inside. Seeing only Margaret, Paige knew Xena wouldn't do the matching test. She sat across from Margaret, patting the sofa.
She thought, 'Not bad, quite comfortable.' She had to admit that Margaret knew how to enjoy life.
Margaret could be considered a true noble lady. However, luck was not on her side. She lost her husband when she was young, and after raising her son with great effort, he also passed away young.
She was left with a granddaughter, born to the woman she despised the most. Despite her complex feelings towards Luna, she had to accept reality and work hard to groom the Sackler family’s only heir, Xena.
Since Margaret was already waiting, Paige saw no need to beat around the bush. "I'm here to see Xena. I believe you heard that my mom needs a kidney transplant. Xena, being her biological daughter, has a high compatibility rate. I know Xena is unwilling to do the matching test because she's afraid that if it matches, she'll have to give up a kidney. Unfortunately, my compatibility with my mom has already failed, and the highest probability of success now lies with Xena. If she doesn't go, given mom's current health, her life will likely come to an end."
Margaret knew this all too well, which was why she didn't want to risk Xena.
Margaret took a deep breath and decided to be straightforward with Paige. "I get it, but I can't let Xena do the test. If it fails, fine. But if it works, are we really going to take her kidney? I won't agree to that. Xena is the Sackler heir, young, unmarried, and without kids. Losing a kidney will affect her life.''
She continued, ''And your mom is already exhausted. Even with a new kidney, how much longer can she live? What other health issues might come up? Paige, I'll help with any other solution, but asking Xena to give up a kidney? No way."
