Stuart wanted to throw the cup in his hand. His face twisted viciously. Why hadn't that idiot father of his died on top of some woman?! He had played around and still wasn't satisfied—he actually dared let those filthy things live. There could only be one heir, and that was him!
"Phew..." After taking several deep breaths to calm himself, Stuart closed his eyes and tapped the armrest. "The list... As long as you give me their information, I can guarantee that after you leave, no one will lay a hand on that half-blood..."
His goal achieved, Abraxas took an envelope from his robes and used the Levitation Charm to send over the list containing detailed information. "A pleasure doing business with you~ Then I won't disturb you as you continue... bonding with your adorable junior~"
Rather than returning to his dormitory, Abraxas went alone to the Astronomy Tower and looked up at the sky. If he were not a Malfoy, could he hold the little one without reservations? But then, he would also be unable to shield him from those watchful eyes.
Filthy, bloody, hypocritical, despicable—someone had to do these exhausting, revolting things, didn't they?~
The corners of his lips lifted in an especially gentle smile. Abraxas idly curled a lock of hair around his finger. Before that little one grew strong enough, he would provide him with protection. Only then would he count as a qualified investor, and he would receive his returns.
Tom accepted the list the matron handed him and prepared to sign his name. When he saw the familiar ornate handwriting, he froze for a moment. Why was that person staying at school? Wasn't he going back to his lavish manor for Christmas? Could it be...
Shaking his head to clear his mind, Tom