Laws of Legacy · Y/n story by @saturdayygirlxo

The atrium of Lestrange & Lestrange LLP was a cathedral of ambition. Sunlight fractured through floating sigils of ancient legal houses, glinting off the obsidian floor. The air hummed with ward magic and the quiet, sharp authority of old money and older power.

Assistant 1

freezes mid-stride

Junior Associate 2

straightens their robes

???

a whisper cuts through the hum That's her.

She was late, and her brother's cryptic message had annoyed her enough already: Come in person. It concerns the firm.

Aurora

I— excuse me, she muttered, already stepping past.

???

Careful, a smooth voice said.

Aurora didn't stop. She didn't look up.

Theo

Mademoiselle Lestrange! Your brother asked me to escort you personally.

Aurora

I'm not lost, she said lightly.

Inside Alexander's office, he stood behind his desk, smiling faintly.

Alexander Lestrange

We have a meeting.

Aurora

With whom?

Alexander Lestrange

Our new additions to the firm, he replied, snapping his fingers.

The doors opened. Aurora turned. Two men entered.