When they heard Breen say that he would solve their business difficulties, everyone present finally realized just how troublesome this matter truly was.
Breen intended to make them explain the large-scale shutdowns before the entire wizarding world.
Without a reasonable explanation, he would not let them leave.
Narcissa frowned slightly, unable to make up her mind.
Before the Dark Lord's resurrection, her husband had sent Breen a letter, and what that letter represented went without saying.
Although Lucius had never mentioned any further contact between himself and Breen afterward, she knew that her husband had secretly aligned himself with Breen's camp.
Yet at the same time, the two of them still needed to display loyalty before the Dark Lord.
Therefore, on an occasion like this, she had to appear to be at daggers drawn with Breen. Even if she ultimately had no choice but to let the workshops resume operations, she had to make herself seem reluctant and unable to agree first.
"If the Ministry of Magic truly intends to do something for us."
After a moment's contemplation, Narcissa raised her head and gave an elegant little curtsy.
"Mr. Breen, our businesses have indeed fallen into difficulties. There are some obstacles we simply cannot overcome."
Amosta smiled and extended one hand in invitation.
"Please, Mrs. Malfoy."
Even among the many pure-blood families, the commercial empire built by the Malfoy family ranked among the foremost.
Seeing Narcissa Malfoy take the lead, the wizards attending the meeting all breathed sighs of relief and looked at her expectantly.
"The shrinking orders, Mr. Breen—"
Within her area of expertise, Narcissa displayed immense confidence.
"You know that ever since You-Know-Who returned, the British wizarding world has remained unstable. Even the magical civilizations of countries throughout Europe have been affected.
Magical communities around the world are