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

added, "I do hope they find

the emcee nor the audience picked up on

the only one seeming to

stunned by Claude's boldness. His indirect declaration seemed like

continued, "We all envy your friend, Mr. Pearce. May they find everlasting

him for

audience laughed, unaware

Tyler, the emcee

room's attention shifted to him. Olivia remained

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