bookbashuk Chapter 348 I am your agent
Chapter 348 I am your agent
Chapter 348 I am your agent
At dawn in July, the Hamilton family estate was bustling with activity.
Although some remarkable things happened a few months ago, and the head of the entire family changed, it seems that nothing happened to most ordinary members of the Hamilton family.
After all, most of them had never even seen the new head of the family.
However, this is only how ordinary members of the Hamilton family see it—if the upper-class members of the Hamilton family were to see it—
It seems...not bad?
As Peterson revealed more names, many of the elderly people who were present on the day Shirley became the agent were no longer there.
Some of them went to Azkaban, while others were forced to retire and return to their homes alone.
With the departure of these old men, a number of emerging Hamilton family members or branch members were promoted in a short period of time.
"Mr. George, could you give us a briefing on the situation at Diagon Alley Market?"
"Yes, Miss Shirley."
In the family meeting room, the young man called George stood up, holding a parchment in his hand, and said, "The finances were good last month. Another batch of Darkness Necklaces has been invested in Diagon Alley and has yielded good returns."
"In addition, the plan to establish a shop specializing in magic circle props is also progressing steadily." He coughed and said, "We plan to acquire one shop each in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade."
"Diagon Alley mainly sells high-value products that target the pure-blood wizard market—while Hogsmeade targets students with cheaper magic circle props or toys."
"Very good." hope Rui nodded gently upon hearing this. Although she still looked quite young, she seemed to have already become somewhat proficient.
"Mr. James, how is production going?"
"Miss Xirui, regarding production, we are trying to expand production, but as you know, the creation of magic array items is quite difficult, and only the patriarch is most skilled in it—" He paused, then continued, "What I mean is—we hope to allow some family members with good aptitude to learn from the patriarch—"
"I understand," Shirley nodded and said, "But Headmistress Royla is very busy. She has a lot of business to handle with Headmaster Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic."
"If even such a trivial matter requires the head of the family to intervene, do the rest of us even deserve to be in this meeting room?"
"Ah—sorry—" James quickly lowered his head and apologized, "I just—"
"Miss Xirui—" A man in a black robe standing next to Xirui suddenly bowed his head and said a few words, causing Xirui, who was not very happy, to nod thoughtfully.
"I said I understand what you mean," Xirui said slowly, "but I hope we can resolve this ourselves."
"The patriarch's new book is about magic arrays. I think if an ordinary student can understand it, then members of our Hamilton family should be able to understand it too, right?"
"Ah—yes, I will arrange for them to study."
Seeing James nod, Shirley coughed and added, "By the way, the sale of the magic-blocking necklace needs to be strictly vetted—it's forbidden to sell it to anyone who has ever worked for Death Eaters."
"The other person is also limited to one item."
"Understood, Miss Shirley." George, who was in charge of the market, nodded, then asked as if he had thought of something, "Then—what about the Malachi Party?"
"They—" he said, then paused abruptly, glancing at the black-robed wizard standing next to Xirui.
"The patriarch hasn't given any instructions regarding the shamanistic party," Xirui said after thinking for a moment. "We don't need to worry about it for now."
"Okay————" Seeing George nod, Shirley turned her gaze to the few elderly people sitting in the corner.
"So, Mr. William, what's the situation in France?"
"Ah—Miss Shirley, the situation in France isn't good," an old man said slowly. "The French Ministry of Magic is asking for a very high price—I need some funds to grease the wheels—"
"Otherwise, they wouldn't have agreed to let our products be sold in Paris—"
"Is that so?" hope Rui raised an eyebrow and looked at the black-robed wizard beside her.
The black-robed wizard lowered his head slightly and whispered a few words in her ear.
Shirley paused for a few seconds, then pursed her lips and said, "Mr. William—I think I've heard some rumors about the Hamilton family members making exorbitant demands on the French Ministry of Magic."
Is this true?
"Ah—of course not!" William immediately straightened up and said, "Of course we didn't do that! That's a French slander!"
"They started it—"
"And I don't recall hearing anything about the French Ministry of Magic asking for a price," Ciri continued. "Who's lying, you or the French Ministry of Magic?"
"Ah—I—" William was speechless for a moment. He stammered as if he wanted to say something, but when he saw the black-robed wizard standing next to Xirui, he couldn't say anything at all.
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"I think this matter can be resolved within this week, right?" hope Rui continued calmly.
"That's...that's for sure."
"Then I'll wait for your good news."
As the meeting concluded, the current leaders of the Hamilton family walked out of the meeting room one by one.
After the last person left the meeting room, hope Rui, who had been sitting in a chair with a serious expression, immediately slumped onto the table in dejection.
"So...so tired..." she said, looking at the black-robed wizard beside her. "I'm so tired, Jeanne..."
"There's nothing we can do about it, Miss Siri," said the wizard named Jeanne Rozier, bowing slightly. "But you've done very well, haven't you?"
"Really?" hope Rui looked up and asked.
"Of course." Jeanne smiled gently. "You are more talented than many Roziers I have ever met."
"The head of the Royla family will definitely be very happy, won't she?"
"Ah—Miss Loila." Suddenly remembering something, Siri quickly got up from her seat, tidying her appearance as she said, "Today—Miss Loila is coming today."
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"We need to get ready—" she said, while also helping Jeanne tidy up her clothes. After making sure there were no problems with Jeanne's robe, she nodded in satisfaction.
"That should be fine," she said, pursing her lips as if she were a little nervous.
"Don't be too nervous, Miss Siri." Jeanne shrugged. "The head of the Loila family is a very easygoing person."
"No way." Upon hearing this, Xirui immediately shook her head and retorted, "It's precisely because Miss Loila is so easygoing that we need to be serious."
"Besides, Miss Loila is willing to entrust the family to me, so I must cherish this opportunity, right?" She nodded earnestly: "We cannot betray her trust."
"Ugh————"
Upon hearing this, Loila, who had just come out of the fireplace, instinctively wanted to back up and walk back into the fireplace.
Trust and all that, I'm genuinely scared when I hear about it now!
"Miss Loila, you've arrived?!"
"Greetings, Head of the Royla Family."
Don't greet me like nothing happened!