Chapter 24
Draco couldn't catch Beatrice and detain her. When security went to grab her, she was already gone and after the incident at my office it was clear that someone else was behind this. With Harry now involved the Auoros were on Beatrice's tail, waiting for her to slip up so we could question her. It also meant that they would be able to dig up more from her past and who her associates were, along with what Claire had updated us on with the Gringotts accounts. At this moment my hands were tied up because of the attempt made at Gringotts I was now in a meeting with Grootpan.
"I don't know what the hell is going on at this Malfoy Company, but you better get it straightened out!" Grootpan lectured. Glaring at me, "Another incident Edwards and I'll make sure to remove you from this position. To hell with what the Malfoy heir believes! Do you understand that I have all of Gringotts coming down on me after this explosion was able to get through our security!"
"Of course, Mr. Grootpan."
He sent another glare towards me, face red from anger, "Get out of my sight! Don't even think to be asking for a new office!"
I nodded and dipped out of the room, hearing his fireplace roar to life and him beginning to shout at the person. Rubbing my forehead, I couldn't wait for this day to be over with, making my way to Claire's desk.
"I'm sorry to bother you Claire but did you happen to grab those files I requested earlier today?"
"Eva. Are you doing okay? I couldn't believe what happened to your office!" She starts frantically, "I mean- who would want to harm you?" She paused for a moment before realizing she never answered my question, "Oh yes. Sorry, with the explosion it completely slipped my mind that I didn't send it to you." She twirled in her chair shuffling things around before she turned back to hand me a file.
"This is everything I could find."
"Thanks Claire. If anything comes here for me, have the mail department notified that they can direct it straight to the Malfoy Company since I can't use my office." I remark walking to the floo network. It was already late in the day and I still had so much to do, besides the fact that Harry wanted to go over everything that happened.
"Well?"
Draco was already in my office waiting when I walked in. Sighing I dumped my belongings in my chair before answering, "I got a lecture and warning from Grootpan that he'll pull me off Malfoy investments in more occurs. They're going to be watching what I'm requesting for you now if they haven't already begun to investigate it. In other news, Claire did have the file, so I brought it here." I took a seat at the table glancing over at him, "Did I mention I was over today?"
"I think all of us are." He replied joining me, running circles down my back to try and soothe my tension. "We'll figure out who tried to attack you."
"I know." I remarked rubbing my head, "Harry's stopping over tonight so I'll get another lecture."
"Did you look at the file yet?" Draco asked, changing subjects.
"No." I remarked as we both glanced at the file, which was very thin. I could only hope it would give more clues.
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Gringotts: MCH Department: Authorization Check.
26th of June 1996
Attention: Bulgaria Wizarding Bank, BWB
Account: F1025967.456
Authorization check for accepting a debit to account: F1025967.456. Please respond with appropriate paperwork of ownership of stated account prior to the testing amounts to be received. Attach all or any appropriate paperwork for how MCH's are brought in.
Be advised Gringotts banking information will be forwarded.
Sincerely,
MCH Department
Gringotts
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Bulgaria Wizarding Bank, BWB
26th of June 1996
Account F1025967.456 has Beatrice Wolf as main signer on account. Further information for joint ownership will require authorization from Beatrice Wolf alongside the appropriate paper works of authorization to release. If not needed, attached is BWB requirements to accept MCH's from an outside source.
Sincerely,
BWB
MCH Department.
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Wow. I reread the letters and glanced over the other parchments that were directions for the test files. They looked legitimate and it didn't contain anything more than what the correspondence already stated. Yet, there was another clue. Who was this joint owner?
"Fuck." Malfoy responded, leaning back. "How the hell are we going to find out who this joint owner is on that Bulgarian account?"
I groaned. What a mess. "I'll talk to Harry tonight and find out how many Auror's are looking for Beatrice. We need to find her asap and find out who else is involved."
"I'll have Blaise talk to security, see if anyone of them has any connections to get anything." Draco clipped back, stress and anger coming out.
His eyebrows were knotted together, a long-time habit when he was stressed. Pulling myself out of the chair I leaned over him, placing both of my arms on his shoulder, finally grabbing his attention. His grey eyes stormy and wide, his eyes flicked to my lips before returning the gaze.
Leaning in I inhaled his scent, letting it calm me as I lightly kissed him, his arms heavy on my hips as he returned it. I felt his shoulders relax and he glanced up at me, "Did I tell you how glad I am to have you again."
I chuckled, kissing him a bit more before whispering into his ear, "No but, please continue on."
He sent me a look before a quick pull landing me into his lap, "I am much better at showing you than continuing this banter." he whispered heavily before capturing my lips once more.
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I was on already on my third cup of coffee, but I couldn't shake the exhaustion from today. I had just finished filling Harry in on everything I had been doing since getting hired by Draco and of course ending it with the news that we were seeing each other. He was currently pacing my living room giving my flashback of Gryffindors common room when he would pace in front of the fireplace, as we would strategize whatever mess we had found ourselves in. All that we were missing was Hermione and Ron and it would feel like old times.
"Does anyone else know you're romantically involved with him?" Harry asked continuing to pace.
"Just you and the girls of course."
He nodded, "Good. I don't think it would help if people got wind especially your boss at Gringotts. I hope I don't have to remind you about how you guys should act in public?"
I rolled my eyes at his lecture, "Yes Harry I know. We'll keep it purely platonic and professional if we step outside, especially now. So, have you guys been able to figure anything out or find clues at her apartment?"
"They're still examining her place and her work area. It's hard to say this early, you know I'll do everything in my power to help solve this mystery. Did Draco ever mention any old Voldemort supporters who would be out to profit from his family's downfall?"
I chuckled, "I think all of them would have been out to profit especially since these withdrawals were created during the War."
"True." He finally settled on sitting on the couch before glancing up at me, "Has he considered just visiting his father and asking him?"
I bit back a laugh, "No. I don't think he wants any contact with his father."
"I dunno Eva. I think it's time he starts considering he may have to, depending on how long it is before we catch Beatrice."
I nodded thoughtfully and stored it for later. I wasn't convinced Draco would look at it the same way and even if he agreed. Would his father help? Would his father even know anything? So much for this being easy.
