Chapter 397: The Secret Discussion between Parkinson and Malfoy

Finally, the old housekeeper couldn't help but speak: "But Master, I am more worried that if the young lady really has the support of some forces behind her, will she embarrass our family?"

"Hmph, she dares!" Lei Yi was furious, and veins popped out on his forehead. But after a pause, he deflated like a balloon: "I know her. With her personality, she won't embarrass us, but getting her help is probably harder than climbing to the sky..."

Rei frowned and pondered for a moment before continuing, "How about this, you first go and find out why Elena was able to quickly enter the core circle of the Ministry of Magic. Once we figure this out, we can consider the next countermeasures."

Upon hearing this, the old butler nodded in agreement, but the look of serious worry could not be dispelled no matter what...

At about the same time, in the Malfoy family's secret room, Lucius Malfoy was having a fierce argument with Hudock Parkinson.

"Herdock, you've been getting more and more outrageous lately." Lucius' face was filled with disgust. "I don't mind arguing with you about the job arrangement for the newly graduated witch, that's your personal wish. But what do you say about the school board? This is our base. Doing so will greatly damage the credibility of the school board!"

"Lucius, don't pretend to be so righteous in front of me. Don't you understand why things have turned out like this?" Hedock roared almost madly, "Don't you know that Sally is a lunatic? Before, she had no support and could only scream a few times. Now? Now? She has set her sights on the Parkinson family! She knows all the family secrets. What can I do?"

"You mean, Sally threatened you? Is it because of Colliver?" Lucius frowned tightly, "But how did she know such secret information? We have been very secretive."

"How should I know? I wouldn't expose myself anyway!" Hedock said irritably, "Lucius, we have an agreement before. No matter how the cooperation progresses, it cannot affect the family's living environment. I will never allow the family to be affected by your mistakes. So, the matter of Colliver is decided. There is no room for bargaining."

This strong statement not only did not anger Lucius, but made him completely alert. He quickly spoke to comfort him, "No problem. The mutual trust between our two families has been accumulated over a long period of time. How could I harm the interests of my allies because of these things?"

After hearing Lucius's statement, Hedock's expression looked a little better.

"But, speaking of this." At this moment, Lucius spoke again: "Since Sallys has already grasped your weakness, what are you going to do in the future? You can't always be threatened by her, right?"

"Do you have any better ideas?" Having said that, Hedock no longer had so many reservations. He looked directly at Lucius, waiting for his answer. It must be said that Lucius really hit his soft spot. As the head of the Parkinson family, how could he willingly let the family become a vassal?

"What do you think about using our clients to bring about a devastating disaster for them?" Lucius's face was filled with a cruel smile.

"Will this involve them too deeply?" Hedock asked uneasily. "Compared to Sallys, those people are more terrifying. In the past, they didn't dare to do anything excessive because of the suppression of the Dark Lord. But what about now? If we are really entangled by them, we may be dragged into the abyss."

"You're exaggerating, Hudock." Lucius said nonchalantly, "We've provided them with so many channels, so using their strike force occasionally is mutually beneficial, right? Judging from their attitude during our usual interactions, they still respect us as always."

"Lucius, with your clever mind, don't you realize that this is different from before?" Hedok looked at Lucius with a hint of worry in his eyes. "Think carefully and take a closer look at the mission orders they have given you now. Don't you realize the hidden dangers in it?"

Lucius frowned slightly and seemed to start thinking seriously.

Hudock continued, "You provided them with detailed information about Hogwarts through the channels of the Board of Directors, arranged a temporary transit station for those people, and even provided them with logistical support and contact channels. Old friend, do you think you can really be flawless after the crisis at Hogwarts is resolved?"

"I even suspect that our case against Colliver was most likely discovered by Sally through this clue." Hedok's tone became heavier. "If that's the case, then our situation is very dangerous."

"Are you being too sensitive?" Lucius frowned and said impatiently, "There is no doubt that the tasks they are currently given have indeed changed a lot, but that is more of a necessity after their foundations have been uprooted."

Having said that, his tone inexplicably revealed a hint of uneasiness and inquiry: "Especially what you said, that Sallys traced the Hogwarts attack incident to me, that is nonsense. Although those people are not good people, you also know their reputation. The people they sent are extremely loyal. Even if they die, they will not betray us."

"You are too optimistic, Lucius." Hedock looked at him worriedly, "I have been thinking about this matter for several days, and finally came to the conclusion that the failure of this operation is the only way to leak our relevant information!"

"Impossible!" Lucius retorted excitedly, "Why are you so sure? You don't have any evidence at all!"

"Come on, Lucius, now that we've come to this point, you already know exactly what the problem is. The reason you're still chattering here and pretending not to know is just a trick of not wanting to face the cruel truth." Haddock said firmly, "Think about it, when everything comes to light, I don't know what kind of punishment we will receive. Maybe we will also be imprisoned in Azkaban."

Lucius's face turned pale. He couldn't imagine himself being locked up in that horrible place. After a long time, he finally said helplessly, "Okay, Hudock, let me think about this matter again... But no matter what, please believe me, the Malfoy family and the Parkinson family are the most solid allies, and I will never make any decision behind your back."

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