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Chapter 525

Author: Cozy Season
In Debra's memory, the Nichols family's true rise began during the generation of Juan's grandfather, who then passed on the reins to Juan's father.

Debra had never heard Juan mention much about his grandfather's era, and in this house, there wasn't even much left to remind anyone of him.

"Yes," Juan confirmed.

"So, does that mean the Nichols family business has been around for a century?" Debra asked.

Outwardly, the Nichols Group always boasted about being a century-old enterprise. But truthfully, the family's wealth and success had only been built up over a few decades.

In those early days, they were more like nouveau riche, which was why Melody always hoped her son and grandson would marry well-educated, upper-class women from esteemed families.

"Probably," Juan replied. "My grandparents didn't build their fortune in Seamar City. I don't know much about their past."

Debra fell into silent thought while Juan lit three sticks of incense. Handing them to her, he seemed to invite
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