But... were things really that simple?
Everyone had their own little schemes, their own calculations.
Who could dare claim they could control others and use them as puppets?
Not even the most notorious Imperius Curse in the wizarding world could accomplish that.
Anyone who dared bargain with a tiger had long prepared themselves mentally.
Kingsley had his own plans, and Nelson had his own ideas. Ultimately, they could cooperate because the outcomes they wanted largely aligned, with an intermediary keeping them apart.
"You've already decided to do it. As long as you don't regret it!"
Albert ended his conversation with Nelson through the Two-Way Mirror before the hurried footsteps outside drew near.
He never denied that he had secretly influenced Nelson's actions and judgment. But if Nelson had not been so radical and crazed, it would have been difficult for Albert to subtly influence him in the first place.
Still, there was no denying that a man filled with hatred, someone who did not even care about his own life, was truly terrifying.
The hurried footsteps rapidly approached, and the study door was pushed open from outside with a bang.
"Louise seems to be pregnant!"
Katrina hurried over to share the good news with Albert.
"Oh? Are you sure?"
After putting away the Two-Way Mirror on the desk, Albert rose and left the study with Katrina.
"They just checked using a Muggle method. All the signs suggest that Louise is very likely pregnant." Katrina secretly studied Albert's profile and, seeing that he showed almost no reaction, finally could not help asking, "You don't seem surprised at all."
"Louise has always wanted a child and has been working toward it. Getting pregnant was only a matter of time." Albert had long prepared himself for this, so he remained calm when Katrina