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.

"Ah, so they are married. It's wonderful you wish them happiness. It's a great

added, "I do hope they find joy

neither the emcee nor the audience picked up

sharp, the only one seeming to grasp

declaration seemed like

your friend, Mr. Pearce. May they find everlasting happiness. Do you have any words for Mr. Harris here, who also

must thank him for stepping aside and letting me

audience laughed, unaware of the

emcee

room's attention shifted to him. Olivia remained quiet,

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