It was a little awkward for Susan and Hannah when they joined him on their Christmas vacation to Australia. It was even more awkward when the two started mumbling when they held the newborn with Lily.
The two just hogged the living room couch with the few-month-old boy between them. Meanwhile, Dudley sat with Lily nearby on a different couch, his one arm slung over her shoulder as she leaned into him.
He honestly expected Susan and Hannah to get angry at him, or maybe disappointed. But they really didn't care. After he asked them about it in private, they just shrugged. They did feel awkward, but not betrayed, since he had already told them about it the moment Lily had gotten pregnant.
Besides, they weren't dating dating. They were a trio-couple who fucked a lot but also didn't make things official. The two girls were also allowed to find a partner. They just hadn't found one yet. It appeared to Dudley that finding someone better than him was hard.
If they one day find someone, the only thing that guy would be better at would be looks and perhaps a monogamous mindset. He, meanwhile, had plans after graduating from Hogwarts. He wanted to make things official with Susan and Hannah.
Seeing their reaction to Lily and his kid only reinforced his idea. He had lucked out meeting the two, and he wasn't one to give that luck up.
"You can return home once I'm back in Hogwarts. Things look a bit different now, though. I've bought up the whole of Privet Drive, walled off the entire area, and built a pretty large castle-like mansion. It's rather big, honestly, too large for just me, so I asked Harry to stay there as well. Feels right, you know? That way, I also get to see… Oh, and—have you chosen a name for him yet?"
"Duke. At first, I settled on Patrick, but it felt too… common?"
Huh? Patrick? Why? Dudley felt some awful memories from his past life of a certain lunatic uncle.
"Duke is fine. Duke Potter, or Duke Dursley... either sounds just right." He smiled softly at the baby in Hannah's arms. The little tuft of hair was enough to show he'd take after him more than Lily. "If it's all right with you, I'd like to make him mine properly one day. When I can tell the world to fuck off and force them to leave me alone."
Lily smirked and snuggled closer to him, practically hugging his arm between her breasts. "Sorry."
"A little late, no? I'm not perfect, but I'm not like those rich families that fear making a few kids out of wedlock. What's the point of having so much money when you can't live life however you want? It's a good tool to have, pretty handy. One that can allow me to take care of you, our boy, and everything else," he replied, trying his best not to let his shaft swell due to the softness of her nectar-filled mounds.
"Um-hum." She squeezed his arm harder with intent, nearly sinking it. "I'm not perfect either. I… I hated myself at first for what we had. I was only trying to seduce you, to make you help me. When things changed, I don't even remember. But I'm so glad they did, and that… that confuses me."
"Hey." He moved his arm from her chest and brushed a hand through her hair, fingers lingering near her ear. "You know, it's not a crime to think of yourself now and then. After all that's happened, I'd be surprised if you didn't want to do whatever makes you feel alive, no matter how wild or crazy it seems."
"What about Harry?"
"He…" Dudley thought about that for a moment. He didn't want Harry to hate him. Sure, he fucked Harry's mom, but it wasn't like he did it with that sole intention. He cared plenty for her, and heck, he knew their little fling was going to continue, and he was more than happy to give her company and keep her happy.
"If… Harry really cares for you and just wants you to be happy, then I reckon he'll understand. It might be a bit awkward at first, sure, but if you're honest about it, he'll come around." He said, though it was just a hopeful possibility. "Whatever you decide, you're not on your own, alright?"
Lily smiled fondly and just pecked him on the lips without thinking.
"Alright!" Susan chirped loudly from the side. "Are we going for dinner or not?"
"We are. The entire restaurant is booked, so nobody will find out." Dudley rose to his feet, pulling Lily along, and Jesus, she'd become even more curvy and full in all the right places, especially her chest.
He really couldn't wait for the night.
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D&D Headquarters, USA,
What does a company do when it's making too much money thanks to the reduced cost of manufacturing due to the use of magic? The answer was anything.
And that anything meant going on a purchase spree around the globe, increasing D&D's real estate portfolio. They purchased islands in Hawaii and purchased massive prime lots of land in Miami that Dudley knew would soar in price. Hell, he bought anything he knew would soar in price.
And as for the new American headquarters of D&D's American branch, they settled on purchasing the iconic Empire State Building. It wasn't hard, honestly. The government wanted Dudley to set up a presence in America, and they were very accommodating.
"Right then. Mr. Dursley prizes efficiency in decision-making above everything. Unlike many large, listed companies that are bogged down in slow, tiresome procedures because they are publicly held. We have none of those constraints, and that should be to our advantage. So, as CFO, I intend to divide the world into clear regions, each led by a regional director who will report straight to me."
Edwin Hughes was in a meeting, dealing with setting up the American branch and also making the organization smoother. It was his duty to ensure the administration didn't bloat too much.
"We will also appoint a dedicated team in each region whose remit is to manage relations with the governments of the countries there. D&D intends to enter the mining industry shortly, and that sector is among the most politicized. Our people in China are doing their utmost to secure mining rights for certain rare earth minerals, while colleagues are traveling the world in search of further hidden mineral clusters."
It was mostly Edwin, his support staff, some high-level decision makers, and one lone member of the Vanguards, there as one of his secretaries, but his real job was to keep him safe. On one hand, Edwin felt thankful to Dudley that his life was so valued. On the other he felt it was weird that they had grown so big that their lives were in danger.
Still, even his family had a team of four Vanguards protecting them so he could do his job without worries.
"Um… Sir."
"Martin?" Edwin allowed the head of Automobile to speak.
"Sir, I would like to forward a request for more funds. My team is looking at the prospects of buying Chrysler and General Motors since they are currently dealing with some financial distress. We'll be able to properly enter the American automobile market then."
"Mr. Dursley will likely agree. He simply wants us to move in a measured, steady fashion, acquiring assets piece by piece rather than rushing in. We must avoid provoking a lobbying battle. Sooner or later, an opening will present itself, and we can buy the lot outright."
Edwin silently remembered the year 2008 that Dudley had warned him about.
"Anything else?"
"Sir, Mr. Dursley is entering the healthcare industry. It would be right to buy a proper, renowned hospital in the US and then expand it into a chain. And perhaps acquire our own medicine and equipment manufacturer. It'll ease the cost of setting up our own R&D, as Mr. Dursley likes to do that a lot."
"That ship has sailed, Henikin. We are already in the process of acquiring several German companies, but I will, of course, forward your suggestion about acquiring a hospital."
The meeting continued in that small, protected meeting room. The matters they discussed were each worth tens of billions. But it was fine as they were indeed the highest body of D&D Holdings.
Heck, only Edwin knew that the Muggle side of the business was just a part of a greater thing. It kept him humble, knowing how big D&D Bank had gotten, and that it was still directly under Dudley's command. As for the magical assets, he just didn't like to think about it.
Rockefeller's nothing but a little speck of dust at this point.
Edwin sighed, realizing how massive D&D was going to be if Dudley kept exploiting every single crisis and clues from Arithmancy.
At least people love us.
And of course, PR was important. Charities, keeping a positive image. Using Google's Don't Be Evil motto helped a lot. Feeling the poor and building free housing for the needy around the world. The news media did enough to help as well, not for free, of course.
How high will we go?
That was the question he really wanted an answer to. They had long surpassed the trillion valuation mark. And Edwin knew it was far more than that when the magical side was combined.
Three? Five trillion? Jesus Christ! That's… more than the UK's GDP.
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