Chapter 17

Nicole's POV

I saw the shocked looks of everyone listening to my words. Some of them were also whispering to each other, talking about my identity, which was too amazing for them to accept right away.

One of them cleared his throat very loudly, giving me a sharp look that did not believe me. "Madam, you'd better not say nonsense in front of us."

"We are important people who have long known every member of the Duncan Family as well as their subordinates, but no one with your name is listed."

I remained silent, knowing that the man's words were just another form of denial they were showing me.

Seeing them still giving me a glare but also whispering to each other already told me that they did not recognize the Duncan Family name that I bore.

Although I knew that Edwin hid our family information well, I also couldn't blame their ignorance for not recognizing who I was.

The security system the old man used was so good that it couldn't be easily penetrated by anyone unauthorized.

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