Tyler quickly noticed Claude's glance. His expression was unreadable, like the calm surface of a well. Even Linda, seated next to Naomi, felt the tension and clenched her hands without anyone noticing.

The emcee pressed on, asking, "Friend? Who is this person? Are you close?" Naturally, she dared not ask if the friend was a man or a woman. Everyone already knew about Claude's relationship with the Harrises.

Knowing better than to reveal too much, Claude replied with a soft smile, "Yes, a very close friend."

Curious, the emcee asked, "Is your friend married or single?"

"Married," Claude responded.

emcee seemed relieved and said, "Ah, so they are married. It's wonderful you wish them happiness. It's

hope they

but neither the emcee nor the audience picked

cool and sharp, the

like a

your friend, Mr. Pearce. May they find everlasting happiness. Do you

must thank him for stepping aside and letting

unaware

emcee asked,

room's attention shifted to him.

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