Due to the angle, Lucius Malfoy could only see the top of Hoare's red head.

But that didn't stop Lucius Malfoy from feeling a sudden chill, a strange tension creeping over him.

This feeling had saved him countless times before, including now.

"Please don't misunderstand—" Lucius Malfoy said sincerely, "I don't need a permanent version, just a short-term one will do."