"I am Ms. Harlowe. I am here to see the duke. He is expecting me." She announced to the men, who looked at each other as if confirming with the other her declaration.
"Did his secretary not inform you that I am coming?" She continued as if she was also surprised by the situation.
Luckily, the desk that his secretary occupied was empty at the moment. Or else her cover would be blown. She wondered if it was just damn luck or fate working in her favor. Whatever it was, she had to work fast before it ran out.
"We were not informed that you will be joining the meeting." One of the men spoke up.
He looked at his partner for assistance, but he seemed to have no clue of her existence until now. He only shrugged his shoulder as a response to his silent question.
