I check my appearance in the mirror one last time. My newly purchased dress robes are emerald green with silver trim, the Malfoy and Black crests sewn into the lapel on my left side. I'm sure mother who is always so concerned about appearances will be well pleased.

My hair, worn longer now than I can ever remember, is pulled back with a silver thong holding it back. I lift my left foot to examine the dragon hide boots I'm wearing, made from the hide of a Hungarian Horntail, and nod in satisfaction.

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Three bloody months...

A deal that should have been closed in a day took three bloody months to complete.

Ruddy Oblansks family!

My people in Bulgaria failed me. I was totally blind-sided when the Oblansks had already made an offer on the Avanti Broom Company. It didn't help that they actually offered a price much higher than the one I had in mind.

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I roll to my back as I collapse, sated and sweaty. Next to me, Allegra is purring.

( My Mistress )

I roll over and feel the empty side of the bed, pleased that the companion the Cuban Minister foisted upon me the past couple of nights has the courtesy of being gone in the morning. Still, like so many before her, she was pleasing for a time. Hopefully, she won’t be killed once Caesar’s new offensive begins.

( The Deal Is Done! )

Curse this infernal heat!

Every morning the bloody Cooling Charms have failed. My entire body is soaked and the room feels like a Muggle sauna. I roll out of the tangled, wet sheets, stagger over to the windows, and throw them open. The sea breeze kisses my fevered skin and I no longer feel like I’m breathing through a wet towel.

( ”Life )