That one line of Nora's immediately went under analysis by everyone, who then posted it on the Internet.
Some people's interpretations were:
"She'll give us an answer in two days? Gold prices will probably hit a new low in two days! When that happens and the Smiths become the most profitable company of the year, she'll then announce her break with the Hunts?"
"Friend, are you kidding? Her children can already inherit the Hunts' property. What will remain of Ms. Smith if she breaks off ties with them? That bit of dividends from the Smiths?"
"Now that you've mentioned the dividends, won't the Smiths give Ms. Smith the position of successor? After all, everyone knows that the current head of the Smiths is the previous head's nephew!"