HP's Platinum Temptation

When Clarence hurried home, the invitation letter for Mr. Collins' funeral had already been sent to Lambert Manor.

This news is a heavy blow to the entire business alliance, including Clarence, and there is no way to predict in advance what to do when this happens.

The Duke of Rezlan recounted the news to Clarence with a solemn expression: "Collins has been hiding it from us before. We asked him several times and he said that he was fine, and even issued a St. Mungo's medical report to us. See. Not long after Mrs. Collins gave us the news, the owl brought two letters. One was addressed to me, and the other was addressed to Mr. Winter, which is yours. It seems Mrs. Its existence is unknown."

"It was almost two days after the news of his death that the funeral was prepared? This time interval can't be normal, unless they knew this would happen a long time ago. Did Mr. Collins explain it in his letter?" Clarence said in After returning home, he went into the study with Duke Rezlan. The latter picked up the two letters on the table and handed them to the former.

"Look, the opened one is mine, I have already read it. I haven't opened yours yet." The Duke of Rezlan took a deep breath and sat down on his sofa: "Collins It was mentioned in the letter that he knew that such a thing would happen about half a year ago. But he didn’t tell us the reason why he concealed everything, he just apologized.”

"So what is the situation we need to face now? I don't think Mrs. Collins has kept the news of Mr. Collins' death as a secret. The funeral is only three days away, will there be many people attending?" Clarence was not in a hurry to open it Own letter: "I need to know more information to analyze."

"I have notified Rist and Heyman. They will arrive later, maybe we need to notify Horn and McMillan. But maybe there will be more information in the letter to you." Rezlan The Duke took out his pocket watch from the pocket of his robe and looked at the time: "Rist and Heyman will arrive within half an hour."

Clarence nodded, focusing on his letter with his head down.The letter to the Duke of Razlan was indeed as brief as he himself said.It can be seen that Mr. Collins who holds the pen should be very sorry.

As for the email addressed to Mr. Winter, its huge information carrying capacity can be seen from its heavy weight before it is opened.This surprised Clarence.In view of the fact that Mr. Winter and Collins had only met once before.

The Duke of Rezlan could also clearly realize that the letter that Collins wrote to Winter must contain different important information.

In the process of Clarence studying Collins's letter word by word very seriously, Old Lister and Yvette arrived at the manor almost step by step.They all looked dignified.After being led to the study by the duchess, the two sat down quietly separately, neither making a sound to disturb Clarence who was obviously studying the letter seriously.

"Okay, I've finished reading." Clarence didn't directly introduce what he saw. He quickly folded the letter and put it back in the envelope.When he walked to the sofa chair where the other three people were sitting, he left the thick letter on the table of the desk: "I won't say much about the polite words, is there any information worth noting?"

"The business alliance has been aware of this matter. Almost all members have realized that the situation we are facing is not optimistic. Judging from the lines in the letter, if we fail to take corresponding measures, the business alliance may lose half of its strength The bad result." Old Rist spoke first, speaking very fast: "Many families that originally belonged to Collins contacted me wrote to me asking if everything is as usual."

"Even if we know that our inner circle is composed of five families, and the current situation that only one of them may be lost, can't they alleviate their worries?" Clarence asked with a frown.

"Obviously not, we just won our first relatively complete victory, and the cohesion is far from strong enough." Old Rist shook his head without hesitation.

"Is there any movement from the Pure Blood Alliance? Our previous plan is just in a critical period. Has Horn implemented the steps of the original plan?" Clarence immediately looked at Yvette.

"I haven't received any update on Mr. Horn's situation in the past two days. What I know is still at the stage where he is preparing to implement it. The Pure Blood Alliance seems to have all known the news. I heard that the morale is high right now. Zhen. It is certain that they will not sit idly by."

"Mr. Collins' letter mentioned some important information, but it is not enough. It seems that we need to invite Mr. Horne and Mr. McMillan." Clarence sighed and said, "The situation does not seem to be Too optimistic."

"I'll notify them." Yvette immediately got up and walked out of the study.

"What are the original steps that Horn will implement?" Old Liszt asked anxiously: "If it is according to the original plan, wouldn't it be..."

"Yes, according to the plan, he should have disclosed to Malfoy the Muggle elements we introduced in the product design. Although we had a corresponding way. But the matter of Mrs. Collins is very likely to complicate the situation. You Do you think it’s possible that they don’t know that all of Collins’ estate belongs to Mrs. Collins?” Clarence immediately responded.

"Basically impossible." It was the Duke of Rezlan who spoke in a low voice: "The inheritance of pure-blood families has always been updated and recorded in the Ministry of Magic in real time. It is estimated that it will not take a day after Collins' death is confirmed. know and respond to it.”

"Well...it's really bad. I'm going to change my clothes first, and I need to have a direct interview. When Horn and the others arrive, ask Link to call me." Clarence got up quickly after speaking, and left the study in a hurry.

Probably after the aging agent took effect, as soon as Clarence changed his clothes, Link came to call him.Both Horn and McMillan rushed over through the fireplace immediately after receiving the news.

"The situation is very bad." Horn looked up when he saw Clarence entering the room, and then turned his gaze back to the Duke of Rezlan: "I have followed the consultant's plan. Pure The Blood Federation is ready to make a big fuss about Muggle items. What to do?"

"You know about the inheritance. Is there any movement over there?" Clarence said immediately: "Mr. Collins wrote to me that he is almost sure that Mrs. Collins will remarry."

"With the results of our hard work? She can't do this!" Horn clenched his fists and said angrily: "This is completely beyond your plan!"

"This is an unexpected situation that we must face calmly. It is very realistic and urgent." McMillan said coldly: "As far as I know, they notified one of Mrs. Collins' long-term suitors overnight, Let him drive over from France. It is said that this Mr. Zabini was the strongest contender before Collins successfully proposed."

"We must prevent her from remarrying!" Horn spoke slowly but firmly, emphasizing word by word: "Must! Must!"

"I don't think it's going to be easy to stop a widow who's used to the death of her husband and remarriage. Mrs. Collins has never been exposed to business alliances. As far as the relationship is concerned, the French gentleman is probably better." Right?" Old Rist had a serious face, and his tone revealed anxiety and helplessness.

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There were a lot of funeral guests at Collins Manor, and besides the members of the Business Alliance, there were also a few faces that were very unfamiliar in the British wizarding world.Mrs Collins, wearing a black veil, doesn't have much conversation.The lady just stood quietly on the porch of the ballroom before Clarence walked over to speak.

"You must be Mr. Winter." Mrs. Collins was as beautiful as when she was in the Fairy Workshop, but the overall feeling was full of sadness: "He talked about you."

"I'm sorry about Mr. Collins." Clarence said slowly.

"Thank you for your attendance and concern. I think he will be happy." Mrs. Collins lowered her eyes and replied in a very soft tone.

"None of us thought that things would happen so suddenly. Haven't the previous health reports shown any signs?" Clarence asked in a low voice: "We all see that Mr. Collins's health doesn't seem to be very good."

"Yes, this matter." Mrs. Collins suddenly raised her tone: "Actually, there have been signs. It's just that we haven't reached an agreement. I hope to tell you, but he doesn't agree."

"Is there a reason?"

"The reason, yes, there is." Mrs. Collins smiled bitterly, raised her head and closed her eyes: "I think he just wants to protect me. You should have heard of those rumors."

"I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help in this matter." Clarence turned sideways slightly, from standing side by side with Mrs. Collins to the profile of Mrs. Collins: "But I would very much like to do something now Anything, anything. If you need it."

"Thank you for your kindness. I haven't had time to think about what to do. But I am very happy that you can say that." Mrs. Collins smiled bitterly: "Maybe I really need to visit you one day. About the inheritance I don't have a clue. I didn't know much about business alliances before."

"Actually, maybe you don't know, madam." Clarence paused for a while before saying, "Mr. Collins entrusted someone to send me a letter before he was alive. He hoped that I could come to you."

"He wrote a letter?" Mrs. Collins turned her head in surprise, her face full of surprise and worry.Taking the initiative to meet Clarence's serious eyes looking down at her, Mrs. Collins' tone became tense and anxious, and her speech speed instantly became happy. She couldn't wait to ask: "Recently? How could it be? I almost Never left his side!"

"Yes, but we are sure that the contents of the letter are from Mr Collins himself. Although I don't think this is a particularly opportune time to talk about it, if you can stay in England, we-"

"Ada!" A voice much deeper than Clarence's came from the door behind the two, interrupting Clarence's words.A man with long black hair and wearing a gorgeously patterned wizard robe came out of the banquet hall.His gaze had been firmly attached to Mrs. Collins, and he didn't give Clarence anything: "Why did you run out by yourself?"

"I just want to come out to get some air. You don't have to worry about me like a child in my own manor." Mrs. Collins smiled faintly at the long black-haired man, and then turned to Clarence: "Mr. Winter , This is Charlie Zabini, an old friend of mine in France, who came here specially this time."

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